Project Manager (bridges project)Plan International

The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it's girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
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.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Plan International will implement THE BRIDGES PROJECT: Promoting Peace through Community-based Conflict Resolution and Empowerment of Young People. This is a three-year project that seeks to strengthen local capacity targeting both state and non-state actors in Maguindanao to resolve conflict and promote peace and non-violent approaches to resolving conflict. The project will be implemented in 30 barangays in the conflict-affected municipalities labeled as the SPMS box covering Datu Unsay, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Datu Salibo including Pagatin, Shariff Aguak, Mamasapano, and Shariff Saydona Mustapha - all in the province of Maguindanao as part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
The Project Manager will lead the project team in Maguindanao and work with Plan's provincial, municipal, and community partners, including relevant BARMM ministries. She/He is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project. She/He will develop and maintain strategic partnerships; and lead in coordination and networking at the regional and provincial levels in pursuit of project goals and adherence to the grant and donor requirements, agreements, and standards, including Plan's Child-Centered Community Development Approach.
Further, as the Project Manager:
You will be tasked to lead the preparation and creation of the detailed operational plan of the project.
You will provide technical support for the implementation of the project and lead in the training of the project team.
You will manage the annual project budget according to the grant agreement and troubleshoot problems hindering successful implementation.
You will directly manage nine (9) direct reports and will closely work with two local NGO partners.
You will represent and promote Plan in important events in the community, municipal, provincial, and regional levels, including relevant BARMM ministries.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful in the role you will need among other things:
Degree in Community Development, Education, Social Science, and other related courses. An advanced degree is an advantage.
Has relevant training on Rights-based programming; Community Development; Program / Project Management; Participatory Rapid / Rural Appraisal, Safety, and Security, Risk Management.
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in program management in international development, demonstrating the ability to manage budgets and programs.
Supervisory experience is a must. Minimum of three years.
A solid background in community organizing and development, influencing, creating, and maintaining networks and alliances.
Previous work experience in similar projects and or organizations is an advantage.
Applicants must have the right to work in the Philippines without restrictions. Local applicants are preferred
**Disclaimer: this position is contingent upon the award of the project by the donor**
Location: Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Type of Role: Project-based (three years)
Reports to: Program Area Manager
Competitive salary package (local T&C)
Flexible working arrangements
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organizational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls' rights, and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Permanent
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