The Organisation
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m.
Join our operation in Mozambique during a time of change and anticipated growth
Plan has been operating in Mozambique since 2006 and has recently been prioritised for growth and expansion with the overall goal of Plan Mozambique being to “Improve the well-being of all children in Mozambique”.
In this exciting and challenging role the successful applicant will be required to demonstrate Leadership, management and development of the Mozambique team in full compliance with local law and Plan policies and standards.
Growing and managing the grant portfolio is crucial so that funds can be raised in a timely manner for key project responses.
Whilst in post the successful applicant will ensure high quality programme work is delivered with the maximum involvement of children beneficiaries (see Plan CCCD approach) and ensure readiness to emergencies is built into all programme planning.
Do you have what it takes?
In this demanding and varied role the you will require demonstrable knowledge on the key debates in development and emergency response methods and effectiveness, particularly about rights-based programming for child rights.
In terms of functional expertise Proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management
Knowledge of Mozambique the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage
Excellent written skills in English both written and verbal are required with a secondary language of Portuguese an advantage.
For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please click on this link:
Type of Role: 5 year fixed term contract
Location: located in Maputo, Mozambique with extensive local and some international travel
Ability to travel frequently to remote areas
Reports to: Regional Country Director
Salary: Grade H - A full expat package will be available.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply using the following link to our website:
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
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 areas of the international community.
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 areas of the international community.
