Through its work in 75 developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International seeks to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, with high-quality programs that deliver lasting benefits by increasing their income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively.
Plan International promotes children’s rights and is committed to protecting children and promoting gender equality. Therefore, it takes the necessary steps to ensure that its interventions and the actions of its staff are in accordance with this policy. Furthermore, we respect the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination against individuals based on race, color, gender, age, origin, language, disability, sexual orientation, religious and/or political beliefs, marital status, or pregnancy.
Job Purpose:
Ensures the achievement of the objectives of emergency and humanitarian action projects at the national level, guaranteeing the application of the program quality policy, the monitoring and evaluation framework, and the rights-based, gender, and inclusion approach in emergency and disaster situations, in accordance with humanitarian principles. Works at the nexus between humanitarian and development efforts, aligned with the organization’s purpose.
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- Personnel under supervision: Emergency Project Managers
- Local public impact.
- Member of the DRM Team (ROA- Regional Office; Regional Alert and Roster Team, Technical Member of the Regional Strategy for Migrants and Refugees)
- Participates in (externally): Technical working groups, Country Humanitarian Team and other working groups
- Personnel under supervision: Emergency Project Managers
General Responsibilities:
- Establish strategic guidelines for Emergency, Food Security, and Humanitarian Action projects and ensure their implementation.
- Support the mobilization of resources by overseeing the formulation, follow-up and monitoring of Grant funds in the field of emergencies and humanitarian action.
- To influence the strengthening of the National Risk Management System
- Update emergency plans and strengthen the capabilities of response teams.
- Lead and manage the performance of the national team and the successful management of binational projects, if any.
- Ensure compliance with the PMERL System (Learning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research) as part of compliance with the Program Quality Policy and Influence in the field of emergencies and humanitarian action
- Promote gender equality and inclusion in emergency and humanitarian action projects throughout the project cycle.
Troubleshooting:
- I work with multiple actors.
- Emergencies due to disasters.
- Process sensitivity to emergencies and human mobility
- Managing multiple priorities and issues
- Quick and timely problem solving during emergency response
Specific Gender Responsibilities
- Use inclusive language
- Know and comply with the gender policy
- Mainstreaming gender in all Emergency and Humanitarian Action documents and activities
- Support in the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of Plan’s approach and guidelines for gender equality in Emergency and Humanitarian Action projects.
Specific Responsibilities of Child Protection (PN)
- Ensure the incorporation of the child protection approach in the design and implementation of programs and projects.
- Acquire knowledge about the Plan’s PN procedures.
- Communicate the protection policy to partners and allies prior to the signing of agreements and verify that protection responsibilities are included when partners and allies come into contact with children, and monitor compliance.
- Ensure that the requested civil contracts specify the specific protection responsibilities that suppliers/consultants have when they have contact with children or access to sensitive information.
- Report child protection concerns or incidents to the protection focal point
- Activate reporting mechanisms during the implementation of Emergency and Humanitarian Action projects.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Third-level degree in: Risk Management or related fields
- Postgraduate studies: Risk Management, Security, Disaster Management, Migration
- Experience in Risk Management and Human Mobility (minimum 4 years).
- Desirable knowledge and experience in Climate Change (two years)
- High level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Computer package management.
- In case of emergencies, full-time availability and willingness to travel are required.
Specific skills/competencies for the position
- Commitment to Rights and Equality
- Strategic Thinking
- Risk Recognition and Forecasting
- Building and Developing Relationships
- Results Orientation
- Leadership
- Empowerment
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Please note that the selection processes carried out by Plan International are completely free of charge ; candidates are never asked to make any type of payment or deposit to participate or be considered for a position.
- Plan International has a code of conduct and internal policies on Gender, Inclusion and Safeguarding of children and young people, so every person who is hired must be willing to know, sign, comply with and promote these policies.
- Plan International is committed to zero tolerance for child abuse and discrimination.
- Plan International conducts the selection process focused on the Child Protection Policy, Human Rights, Gender Equality and Multiculturalism.
- Plan International reserves the right to close the application period before the established date, once it has the required number of candidates.
- Every person applying for a Plan job must present proof of good standing from the National Registry of Sexual Offenders of the Public Ministry.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV via the following link:
https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/54760/