Ongoing Job Recruitment at Plan International Zambia – August 2017

Internal Employment Opportunities

Organisation Background

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 80 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.
Plan is seeking a suitable person to fill the positions of Program Impact Area Manager in the Central Program Unit based in Kabwe.

1. Community Development Facilitator X2 YES I DO Project – Eastern Programme Implementation Area
– (3 years)

Position Description

The position provides the link between Plan International Zambia and the community in areas where Plan implements its activities. This is to ensure facilitation of all the development activities done within the community are helping and improving the lives of children including their families.

The CDF reports to the Yes I Do Programme Coordinator. The incumbent also works closely with the Child Protection Coordinator. He or she is responsible for mobilizing the communities and facilitating on Plan thematic areas to ensure the mandate of the organisation is achieved.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Facilitating project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the assigned area of operation
• Facilitating effective participation of children, families, communities, and stakeholders in programme activities
• Facilitating the integration of programme and Building Relationships(BR) activities in the field
• Participating in community entry process, feasibility studies, risk analyses, baseline surveys, phase in and phase out strategies
• Strengthening good working relationships with all stakeholders/implementing partners; and holding regular meetings with these community structures
• Enhancing community capacity building initiatives
• Representing Plan at all developmental meeting held in the community
• Ensure that consent forms are signed by both parties i.e children, parents and guardians before events involving young people are conducted
• Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, community-based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders at ward and village levels
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at ward and village levels

Individual Specifications:

• A Diploma in Development Studies or related discipline.
• A Class 3 or 4 Driver`s license and ability to ride a motorbike
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role in an NGO environment
• Experience in Economic Empowerment and Sexual and Reproductive Health will be an added advantage
• Ability to organize own work and work independently
• Promotes high performance
• Initiative and innovative
• Report writing
• Participatory methodologies
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem identification & Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, with knowledge of language, cultural beliefs, and values of community one is operating in
• Team-playing skills
• Facilitation skills ( meetings, workshops & seminars)

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 by Friday 28th August 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men.