Purpose

Due to the increased commitment of traditional authorities and young people from the four provinces of Morogoro (Tanzania), Mulanje (Malawi), Luapula (Zambia) and Manicaland (Zimbabwe), the acceptance of child marriage in the project regions has declined however, the overall incidence of child marriage is unacceptably high in these countries. The project is a 3 year multi-country project, aimed at galvanizing the voices of young people and Civil Society to contribute towards the fight against child marriage.

It would be implemented in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe with overall coordination by the Plan 18+ Center of Excellence based in Zambia. The PC will support the implementation of project activities at the continental level in close collaboration with other project teams in the four countries. The goal of the project is to contribute to gender equality and self-determination for women and girls by curbing child marriage and early pregnancies in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Dimensions of Role

The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, budgeting managing and monitoring the day to day oversight of the Plan AULO specific activities including direct implementation of activities by AULO and close collaboration of activity implementation within the four countries. . S/he will actively facilitate relationships among stakeholders and partners in the project. S/he oversees consultants hired to support the project, particularly under the AULO cluster.

S/he will work under the supervision of the Plan AULO Director with dotted lines to the 18+ Project Manager to ensure the project is timely implemented and monitored. The PC will be responsible for line managing the Communications Specialist

The PC will engage relevant continental bodies, networks and institutions to add their voices to end child marriage, as such, continental networking and collaboration is key to the success of this role

Key End Results and Typical Responsibilities

Key End Results

• Delivery of project outcomes for Plan AULO in line with donor commitments in a manner commensurate with a collaborative approach required with the different stakeholders;
• Partnership management is efficient and leads to a dynamic cooperation and synergy within the Plan AULO activities and the wider project objectives.
• High quality delivery of project outcomes and effective documentation of project results, learning through case studies and other forms of project tracking 

Typical Responsibilities 

• Project implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Budget effectively managed and costs recovered as planned
• High quality and timely narrative and financial reports prepared
• Equitable partnerships built and maintained with project partners
• Coordinate learning and communication under Plan AULO activities, and facilitate cross-cluster learning and communication with 18+ and the other countries
• Raise the profile of the project within and outside of Plan International and partner organizations through advocacy and representation in relevant fora.

Dealing with Problems

The Project Coordinator must ensure proactive communication to manage challenge and anticipate on any risk of delay and able to analyse complex problems and developments and propose and implement solutions to them.

Communications and Working Relationships

Internal to Plan International

The position reports to the PASAP Manager

Works closely with:

• AULO Grants and Finance Coordinator and other AULO staff
• 18+ Project Manager
• Country level project teams on this grant
• GNO Programme Manager 

External to Plan International

• Youth/Girls led organizations
• Relevant AU organs and departments
• The media and youth networks

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviors Required

Educational Qualification, Experience and Knowledge

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Developing Studies or related fields, or a Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields with 7 years relevant work experience
• Experience in managing projects, including budget management and timely production of accurate narrative and financial reports is essential
• Very good knowledge and experience of Pan-African child rights/human rights instruments and mechanisms, the operating environment and political climate
• Very good understanding of, or experience in, implementing and monitoring child rights/human rights in a Pan Africa context, including very good knowledge and experience of work related to the, African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) and its mechanisms, African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR) and its mechanism and other relevant human rights instruments and mechanisms
• Good planning and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with CSO, Youth/girls led organizations, regional bodies
• Excellent written and spoken English, ability to speak French or any of the African Union official language will be an added advantage.

Skills Specific to the Post

• Good Monitoring and Evaluation Skills.
• Good Project Management Skills
• Good communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Previous experience in managing regional events and fora
• Advocacy and influencing skills
• Documentation and analytical skills

Competencies and values

• Ethical and supportive
• Self-motivated and self-starter
• Able to work with minimum supervision on his/her assignments
• Enthusiasm to represent Plan International
• Ability to generate and interpret financial records

Leadership Attitudes & Behaviors

• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to coordinate others

Behaviors

• Proven skills in a cross cultural structure
• Flexibility, and capacity to work collaboratively
• Ability to make judgments, adjust and execute work autonomously
• Ability to work under high pressure with a great level of personal organization

Physical Environment and Demands

• Based at Plan AULO, Addis  
• Moderate travelling

How to Apply

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their recent CV via AULiaisonOffice@plan-international.org e-mail address.

Note

• The name of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the subject line with the position title. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
• Potential candidates will be required to declare any potential points for conflict of interest e.g. a relative working for Plan etc, as well as sign on to the Plan International Child Protection Policy and other relevant policies.
• Applications from qualified women are encouraged.