Field Monitor Vacancy-Job Ref: JKZWPLAN/0311/202056

Field Monitor Vacancy-Job Ref: JKZWPLAN/0311/202056

Chiredzi (Zimbabwe)

JOB DESCRIPTION
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.

Field Monitor (x4) – WFP Urban Resilience Project
Location – Harare, Kwekwe, Chipinge and Chiredzi
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Field Monitor is responsible for supporting communities in identifying and registering project beneficiaries according to set criteria and procedures, distributing NFIs to registered beneficiaries in an orderly and controlled manner, ensuring that each beneficiary gets correct quantities of NFIs and signs in the appropriate register. The incumbent will also be responsible for keeping accurate records of project progress, compile and submit weekly and monthly reports.

Accountabilities:
Mobilise and create awareness among local leaders and communities on the Urban Resilience activities.
Assist communities in identifying, registering and verifying project beneficiaries according to set criteria and procedures.
Facilitate formation and training of Project Implementing Team (PIT).
Carry out public address covering topics such as women participation, HIV and AIDS, zero tolerance to politic at project sites.
Monitor implementation of work norms and project activities in the communities.
Ensure that a Help Desk is maintained at every identified site to attend to complaints and keeps records of all complaints received.
Keep proper, complete and accurate record of NFIs and beneficiaries attendance for trainings and activities implementation.
Submit accurate and complete daily and monthly reports on activities progress timely.
Network with other stakeholders, e.g. local leaders, Government departments and other NGOs in the area to synchronize activities.
Maintain a proper, complete and accurate log book for motorbike and fuel usage in accordance with Plan policy and procedures.
Report all incidents and concerns on child abuse (using Plan Child Protection Issue Reporting Form 1 – Initial Report).
Promotes and abides by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Safeguarding Policy; Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.
Report all incidents and concerns on child abuse (using Plan Child Protection Issue Reporting Form 1 – Initial Report).

Knowledge:
A degree in a development related discipline, e.g. rural development, Health, A degree/diploma in a development related discipline, e.g. agriculture, Health, Nutrition, education, rural development, etc
Minimum of 3 years extensive experience in development work at grassroots level
Experience in emergency/relief programs will be an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Computer literacy in Excel and Word
Must hold a valid class 3 or 4 licence and should express interest to use a motor cycle
Ability to work with teams, communicate and coordinate with government departments and other agencies at various levels.
Skills:

Excellent report and proposal writing skills
Excellent networking and partnership building skills
Research, analytical and problem solving skills
Strong team-building and motivational skills
Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills
Behaviors:

Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination
Ability to co-ordinate holistic and integrated project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills
Promotes high quality child rights programs
Promotes innovation and learning in food aid programming
Assertiveness and shows cultural sensitiveness
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 program and our workplace.
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and develop agency to 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.

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