Program Coordinator Vacancy-Job Ref: JKZWPLAN/0311/202058

Program Coordinator Vacancy-Job Ref: JKZWPLAN/0311/202058

Harare (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.

Program Coordinator (x4) – WFP Urban Resilience Project

Location – Harare, Kwekwe, Chipinge and Chiredzi

Reporting to the Program Area Manager (PAM), the Program Coordinator Represents Plan International Zimbabwe at district and provincial stakeholder forums on development interventions. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for child protection risk management processes for the Urban Resilience related program.

Accountabilities:
Coordinate the implementation of the Urban Resilience Program with Government departments, and other implementing partners to synchronize activities.
Prepare monthly progress reports on Urban Resilience activities and submit to the PAM and Project Manager for review.
Provide ongoing leadership and support the Field Monitor and ensure that daily, weekly and monthly targets are met.
Mobilize and create awareness among local leaders and communities on Urban Resilience project.
Ensure that beneficiary identification, selection, registration and verification are done as per set enrolment criteria and guidelines.
Facilitate formation and training of Project Implementation Team (PIT) from the community members.
Carry out public address in implementing communities covering topics such as women participation, HIV and AIDS, safeguarding and child protection
Ensure certification of project assets by respective Ministry Department.
Network with other development stakeholders, e.g. local leaders, Government departments and other NGOs in the area to synchronize activities.
Maintains a proper, complete and accurate log book for motorbike and fuel usage in accordance with Plan policy and procedures.
Promote and abide by internal policies and procedures including but not limited to: Safeguarding Policy; Code of Conduct; mandatory reporting responsibility.
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, Nutrition, education, agriculture etc
Minimum of 2 years extensive experience in development work at grassroots level;
Experience in emergence/relief programs will be an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Computer literacy in Excel and Word
Ability to plan, implement and evaluate detailed operational plans
Good team motivator, team building skills and able to work under strenuous conditions
Must hold a valid class 3 or 4 licence and should express interest to use a motor cycle
Skills:

Excellent networking and partnership building skills
Strong team-building and motivational skills
Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills
Excellent research, analytical and problem solving 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
Focused and results oriented
Strong leadership & 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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