BACKGROUND

Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.

role PURPOSE

Plan International Ethiopia is looking for a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program Manager (WASH PM) to effectively lead a WASH field team of professionals and deliver high quality programming and results for a project titled “SUNWaSH”. The project has an ultimate outcome of contributing to improve health and prevent COVID-19 transmission through sustained and equitable access to a safe and adequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene services. This in five host community districts and South Sudanese refugees across three refugee camps and one refuge reception centre in the Gambella region of Ethiopia. It will further support collaboration and collective action to advance ability of host governments and international communication to support Water, Sanitation and Hygiene service.

Dimensions of the Role

The Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Program Manager (PM) is responsible for running and supervising the Poul Due Jensen founded (PDJF) water, sanitation and hygiene programs at all stages of the project management cycle. He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints. The PM ensures the overall success of the program by making sure the WASH team completes the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations; and that the program is completed on time, within budget and with acceptable quality.

Further objectives for the WASH PM concern the capacity building and mentoring of staff; humanitarian needs identification through monitoring of the evolving situation and context analysis to contribute to the development of future programs.

Accountabilities

Project Leadership and Management: Lead high quality, gender friendly and results-oriented program planning, implementation and reporting in compliance with donor and government agreements. A strong understanding of project cycle management, results-based management and managing complex grants is essential. 

Expected Outcomes:

• Manage the implementation of WASH activities, ensuring donor compliance while meeting all technical and program quality standards as well as managing the team’s performance of project tasks and activities
• Project cycle management processes and tools (including detailed implementation plans) effectively implemented to achieve project results and comply with donor requirements, government, and partnership agreements.
• Knowledge of detailed project implementation and procurement plans are updated and openly communicated on a monthly basis in line with the project progress and results,
• Manage the WASH team human resources and provide technical support, training and capacity building.
• Manage the program budget through the passing of timely orders, the preparation of monthly forecasts and the monitoring of expenditure.
• Expenditure is monitored monthly to ensure spending is on track and forecasts are duly updated based on project needs and in compliance with donor regulations.
• Track the progress of activities, ensure the collecting of program indicators and provide on-time internal status reports and external donor reports.
• Quality programmatic and financial reports are prepared on time and in line with Plan International and donor standards. 
• Effective monitoring and evaluation system, tools and processes are developed for measuring the results of the project, and project data is collected, and validated by and shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and monitor risks, constraints or escalating issues, and inform the hierarchy accordingly.
• Ensure program strategies in gender equality and women’s empowerment are responsive to the context, implemented consistently across all project activities, and adhere to best practices in the sector. 
• Compliance tools and frameworks are designed, implemented and maintained ensuring the project is consistently ready for audit
• Coordinate with other technical departments to ensure a common approach, synergy and sharing of information

Synergy, Communication and Coordination: Foster and maintain productive and professional relationships with and between all project stakeholders, particularly with local women’s organizations.

 Expected Outcomes:

• Provide strategic oversight over Plan international Ethiopia and partner activities through open communication, agreement on roles and responsibilities, and joint planning and review sessions,
• Foster strong coordination and collaboration with women’s organizations through open and transparent communication, participation and joint decision-making, and respect for their agency and technical expertise.
• Cultivate a positive relationship with the donor agency (PDJF Foundation) in Ethiopia and relevant government departments.
• Best practices and lessons learned are documented, shared, and integrated into programming,
• Work with program staff and technical advisors to identify the technical support needs of the project and ensure this support is provided,
• National Project Steering Committee, Regional Technical Advisory Committee, and Project Management Team meetings are organized and facilitated as per the project work plan, and
• Ensure best practices and lessons learned are properly documented, shared and integrated into consecutive years programming.
•  

Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of professionals to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork.  

Expected Outcomes:

• Roles, responsibilities and expectations are clearly communicated and understood by the full project team and tasks are appropriately delegated.
• Internal planning meetings are organized regularly to provide direction and guidance.
• Team members are mentored and coached to achieve their full potential and results of the project.
• Staff performance reviews are conducted in line with Plan International Ethiopia’s performance management system.
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant implementation standards and guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct, their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures. 

Key Relationships

The Project Lead will be responsible for ensuring the productive and functional relationships with the project team, implementing partners, government departments, beneficiaries and stakeholders, PDJF Foundation office, and the wider Plan International Ethiopia and Plan International Denmark team.  

Job Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours Required

Skills and Knowledge

• Academic Qualification BA/MA in WASH related studies (engineering, public health, geology, etc.)
• Proven experience (minimum 7 years for BA & 5 years for MA) in leading complex Water, Sanitation and Hygiene emergency projects that delivered high quality programming and gender transformative results, preferably in an emergency setting
• Progressive experience working for INGOs in increasingly senior level management positions.
• Proven experience in directly managing a diverse team including technical and finance staff ensuring high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork.  
• Demonstrable experience managing multimillion-dollar institutional grants through donors such as Lego Foundation, USAID, DFID and European Union. 
• Strong understanding and proven application of project cycle management.
• Strong experience in partnership management and aptitude for cultivating strong relationships with multiple stakeholders including women’s organizations, government, and donors.
• Experience leading cross-functional and remote teams to deliver results.
• Ability to establish priorities in a time sensitive environment, track project performance, meet deadlines, and ensure high quality deliverables.
• Ability to fully function in English (verbal and written) in essential. All donor reports, deliverables and communication will be in English.
• Proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet).

Behaviors

• Passion for feminist principles, mission driven work and personal values aligned with Plan International.
• Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.
• Inclusive and empowering approach to leadership and project management. 
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, natural ability to manage diverse opinions and agendas, finding win-win solutions in a respectful manner. 
• Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.
• Flexible and adaptable work style to respond to an evolving context.
• Proven leadership, inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate teams.
• ·       Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Physical Environment and Demands

This post holder will be stationed in Gambella with regular travel to Pundio and to the Country Office Addis Ababa.

Level of Contact with Children

Responsibilities of this job require a low level of contact with children. Plan International’s global policy on safeguarding children and young people will be adhered to at all times.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

·       Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

·       Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

·       Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

·       Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

·       Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

·       Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

·       Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

·       Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

·       Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

·       Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose ·       Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children. For staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

We are inclusive and empowering

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is October 8, 2020. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the below link.

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=38775&company=PlanInt

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

•  Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted and
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please note that we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

More information about Plan International can be found on http:// plan-international.org

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.