Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Program Facilitator (SRHR) – My Body My Future Grant Funded Project
Location: Bulawayo Program Area
Job Description
Reporting to the Program Manager, the SRHR Program Facilitator will provide sound technical support to strengthen and advance a gender transformative to the Zimbabwe project that is funded by Plan International Finland and integrated as part of its Program Framework (with the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – MFA), My Body My Future 2 – MBMF2, which is expected to run from 2022-2025*. My Body My Future 2 is a continuation to the ongoing MFA program and the impact to be delivered is that children, adolescents and youth in all their diversity have control over their bodies and futures in a healthy, safe and supportive environment.
Accountabilities
Testing and rolling out Plan International’s guidance and tools for advancing key components of SRHR include those related to 1. SRHR education, information, and skills-building; 2. Quality Adolescent and Gender Responsive SRHR services; and 3. Community and societal support for SRHR.
Coordination and implementation of technical support visits to SRHR projects, including planning, reporting, and documentation. This includes aligning with strategic MBMF2 Programme goals using participators approaches, and mainstreaming gender and inclusion into programming and influencing work. In addition, responsibilities also entail effective support in the monitoring of annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly budgets related to SRHR activities, together with Programme Manager.
Working alongside other Plan project staff and implementing partners working for Zimbabwe project to provide advance deeper technical support on gender transformative SRHR. This also entails follow-up activity progress reports.
Support the development of training manuals, guidance documents, and toolkits on adolescent SRHR.
Development of capacity building plans and providing training, coaching and mentorship on gender transformative SRHR to program staff and partners in Zimbabwe.
Identifying and building opportunities and as well as strengthening project partnerships to advance adolescent SRHR and gender equality in Zimbabwe as well as in project areas.
Mapping and analysing operational contexts and trends to inform programme development and improving upon our SRHR practice in Zimbabwe.
Documenting and facilitating consistent learning and sharing of good practices among staff and partners.
Contributing to Plan International’s regional and global SRHR network as required.
Other key deliverables including:
Adherence to Plan policies, including:
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding of Children & Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 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.
Qualifications and Experience
Educated to University Degree or equivalent in relevant field or relatable experience.
At least 5 years proven experience within the development sector in SRHR (experience in both development and humanitarian setting desirable).
Strong expertise on gender transformative programming and good understanding on intersectionality and inclusion.
Experience in providing technical support and oversight to adolescent SRHR programmes.
Experience in capacity development of project staff; strong facilitation and training skills.
Ability to plan work and meet deadlines when working under pressure on several projects.
Experience of working for an international organisation and with local partners.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Ndebele and Shona is an asset.
Specific skills of this position
Proven ability to develop and manage large grants in challenging operating environments
Excellent networking and partnership building and management skills
Research, analytical and problem solving skills
Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
Strong team-building and motivations skills
Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills
MS Office skills, including MS Teams
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.
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
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.
We are inclusive and empowering
We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace.
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and change their own lives.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Plan International takes very seriously the responsibility and duty to ensure that we and anyone who represents us does not in any way harm or place at risk children and young people. In this regard, reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Safeguarding Policy.
Closing Date: 16 May 2023