New Job Vacancies at Plan International Zambia – Deadline 9 Feb 2017

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Child protection is key in all that we do.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and capacity building programmes focus primarily on Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Economic Security and Youth Empowerment, including Child Protection and Participation. Plan International Zambia has programme units in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

We are looking for experienced, innovative, motivated, self-starter individuals to fill the positions of National Programme Coordinator, Community Development Facilitator and Finance Officer on the ‘Yes I Do ‘Programme. This is a Netherlands government funded gender equality and Sexual reproductive health rights programme.

Job Purpose: The position is  exists to ensure that grant related financial records for the ‘Yes I  Do’ project are accurate and up to date in all the Plan Systems and provide effective financial support to staff in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project activities. The Position reports to Finance and Administration Coordinator at the Programme Unit.

Community Development Facilitator provides the link between Plan International  Zambia  and the communities in areas where Plan implements its activities. The incumbent is responsible for mobilising communities and  ensuring that  the mandate of Plan and donors is achieved to improve the lives of children and  families. This position reports to the Programme Coordinator Child Protection & Participation in the Eastern Programme Unit.

The Programme Coordinator ‘Yes I Do’ (NPCYID) is responsible for the coordination of the  programme  and manages the process of collaboration among country alliance partners in Zambia Eastern Programme Unit. He/she represents and profiles the alliance in meetings and events in the country. Meaningful youth participation is key in this  programme, as such  experience in working with young people as equal partners is critical to this position. The National Programme Coordinator reports to the Programme Unit Manager in Eastern Programme Unit.

For full details on the job profile please send an email, clearly stating the job title of interest to [email protected].

Kindly note that only candidates who meet the above specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their CVs, and photocopies of their relevant   academic qualifications. Day time telephone and/or mobile contacts should be clearly indicated.

Applications should be received no later than Thursday  9th February 2017  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.