Project Manager (safe schools 3 programme)Plan International

Date: 30-Oct-2020
Location: Makati, 00, PH
Company: 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
The Project Manager will lead and will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project. She/he will also develop and maintain strategic partnerships, and lead in coordination and networking at the national, regional, and provincial levels in pursuit of project goals and adherence to grant and donor requirements, agreements, and standards. She/he will ensure that the processes are aligned to Plan's approaches, policies, and mandates. This role will be based in Makati City, Philippines.
Further, as the Project Manager:
You will be tasked to lead the preparation and creation of the detailed implementation plan of the project.
You will review and approve the activity design outlines and activity plans proposed by project staff.
You will ensure that the documentation of the project team's best practices is produced.
You will have the opportunity to manage project staff and engage with other Plan program staff whose efforts would complement this project.
You will represent and promote Plan International in important events as appropriate.
Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization. In exceptional cases, you will be asked to support emergency response activities in the communities in your assigned covered areas.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful in the role you will need among other things:
Passionate and committed to addressing issues affecting disaster resilience and child protection.
Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Development Studies, Education, and other related courses. An advanced degree is an advantage.
Has relevant experience and training on Safe Schools, Community Organizing, Community Development, Project Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Management, or Climate Change Adaptation.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in managing projects, in the development/humanitarian sector. This includes experience in managing budgets and programs related to Safe Schools, Disaster Resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, and/or Climate Change Adaptation.
Proficient in Project Management, People Management, Strategic Thinking, Effective Communication, Advocacy and Negotiation, Activity Facilitation, Result Orientation, Innovation, and Self-Management.
Must be able to exhibit values of integrity and diversity.
Fluency in Filipino and English (written and spoken). Must be able to produce high-quality reports in a timely fashion.
Applicants must have the right to work in the Philippines without restrictions. Local applicants are preferred.
Location: Makati City, Philippines
Type of Role: Project-based contract
Reports to: Country Programme Manager for Disaster Resilience
Competitive salary and package available (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.
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 organisation, 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 his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation 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 will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls' rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
Plan International

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time