General Coordinator of the Safe Steps Project At Plan International

Plan International is an independent humanitarian and development organization that promotes children’s rights and girls’ equality.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often stifled by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And girls are the most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we fight for a just world, addressing the root causes of the challenges faced by girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth to adulthood. We empower children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive change in practice and policy at the local, national, and global levels, leveraging our reach, experience, and expertise.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and are now active in more than 80 countries.

PURPOSE:

Ensure the timely and proper operational and financial execution of the Safe Steps project , coordinating with organizations within the National Child Protection System in Honduras and project stakeholders, according to the guidelines of the project management team, comprised of the Program Implementation Management, the team of specialists, and the project administrative assistant. This role also includes coordinating the technical teams contracted for the project who are directly involved in the prioritized municipalities for its implementation.

Area of Responsibility: The project will be implemented at strategic and border points with flows of people in situations of human mobility in Honduras, focusing actions on the Centers for the Care of Returned Migrants (CAMR) under the administration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Foreign Ministry of the Republic and Centers for the Care of Irregular Migrants (CAMI) under the administration of the National Migration Institute (INM) in Honduras, located in the following municipalities of the country:

Courtesy: San Pedro Sula, La Lima, Omoa
Francisco Morazán : Tegucigalpa
Paradise: Danlí
Choluteca: Choluteca

Targeting groups include populations in situations of migration, displacement and return, local service providers, civil society organizations, and community-based leaders.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Technical Coordination Management

Prepare the annual operational plan of the project according to its components based on results and proposed actions, ensuring that management remains within the scope established in the implementation agreement with the donor Post Code Lottery, the National Office of Plan International Sweden, and our country strategy of Plan International Honduras.
To socialize the technical procedures to the project staff that they must follow during the implementation of the project, in a coordinated manner with the specialists/advisors in the subject of Protection, Emergency Education, Risk Management, Gender and M&E.
Coordinate the operational and financial execution of the project in a timely manner in the prioritized municipalities, taking into consideration the Operational Plan for each year and the responsibilities of the assigned personnel, the agreements established with members of the consortium, strategic partners and the functions defined in advising-implementation for the project.
Collect and consolidate information with the Project staff to prepare the technical and financial progress reports of the project, in coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and the Finance area.
Keep the Country Directorate, Program Implementation Management, technical specialists and other areas within the organization informed about the implementation and progress of the project and other matters within its competence.
Lead the project’s information flow processes, communications and donor requirements Post Code Lottery and Plan International Sweden National Office.
Manage coordination spaces with decision-makers and alliances with other key actors in civil society on issues related to the project, in coordination with project partners and advisors.
Supporting key project partners in promoting advocacy processes with rights guarantors at the central government level, municipal government in line with the coordination logic of the Comprehensive System for Guaranteeing Children’s Rights in Honduras and other key actors regarding the strengthening of public policies and legislative reforms with a strong focus on children that contribute to the promotion of the rights of Girls, Boys and Adolescents, with a gender perspective.
Representation of the project and the organization in inter-institutional spaces, civil society platforms, as well as regional and global spaces related to the project.
Keep the Program Implementation Management, relevant advisors, and other units that require it informed about the implementation and progress of the project and other matters within its competence.
Lead the project’s information flow processes, communications and requirements of the National Office of Plan International Sweden and Post Code Lottery, based on the organization’s chain of command.
Keep project partners informed about progress, challenges and obstacles in the implementation of the project at the national level, based on the management line.
Coordinate the execution of the actions established in the project planning, with each of the strategic allies, their interrelationship and the participation of Plan in the interinstitutional scope of the project.
Coordinate with each of the CO Program specialists in the areas relevant to the project (Monitoring and Evaluation, Protection, Education, Gender, DRM.)
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will generate guidelines on required project data analysis and other relevant information for decision-making and communication.
To document, systematize and disseminate the good practices of Plan International Honduras to promote equity, learning and continuous improvement.
Collaborate in the preparation, documentation and process of financial audits of the project.

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Management

Prepare quarterly, semi-annual, and annual narrative and financial reports on progress and results, and other reports required by the organization and the donor.
Ensure continuous support and monitoring of project results, indicators, and goals in conjunction with partner organizations, including mutual evaluation of the process.

Human Talent Development Management

Facilitate the development and socialization of learning and systematization of good practices in coordination with the technical advice of Plan International.
Support capacity building for project staff and staff of partner organizations in the required topics and participate in knowledge management and capacity development to ensure quality in project implementation.

Security Management and Organizational Risk Reduction

Coordinate with the risk management specialist the security measures that must be implemented to reduce risks in the implementation of the project.
To continuously and participatively monitor and provide input to the project risk analysis, ensuring at all times the reduction of organizational and security risks.

Child Protection and Gender

Apply all institutional regulations to ensure the protection of children, adolescents and young people, as well as report any concerns about violence, abuse or mistreatment of children or young people and any violation of rights.
Ensure compliance with Child Protection policies and procedures in the processes implemented within the framework of the project.
To actively promote and practice gender equality and inclusion in all areas of its institutional and operational work so that young people can develop their full potential.

Troubleshooting:

Complexity of the problems handled and degree of research, analysis and creative thinking required to solve them.

Knowledge, skills, behaviors, and experience required to achieve the job objectives:

Leadership Behaviors

Promotes institutional values
It promotes and models innovation and institutional learning at the different levels of project intervention.
Promotes and implements human rights, gender, inclusion and protection approaches in all related activities
Earn, develop, and retain credibility about your performance
It demonstrates a commitment to human rights, especially the rights of children in general, paying special attention to the rights of girls and young women in all their diversity.
It promotes and models innovation and institutional learning at all levels.

SPECIFIC SKILLS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills to work with different population groups in a horizontal manner
Understanding social development processes from a gender, inclusion and human rights approach, specifically the rights of children and adolescents.
Creativity, flexibility and adaptability
Effective communication
Strong sense of responsibility
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary, multicultural and diverse environment.
Negotiation and facilitation skills
Analytical and interpretive skills
Ability to work under pressure
Proficiency in computer skills (office, internet, social media management, apps for meetings and virtual training processes)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

University degree in social sciences or related fields
English proficiency is desirable (but not required).
5 years of demonstrable experience in planning, management, monitoring and administration of social development projects, especially in child protection and rights in crisis or emergency contexts, especially in human mobility.
Experience working in the human mobility/migration component.
Knowledge of international and national regulations, as well as public policies related to children’s rights and migration.
Desirable knowledge of incorporating a gender and inclusion approach into projects.
Experience in the development of projects or programs aimed at strengthening local coordination mechanisms in the reintegration of displaced and returned children and adolescents and their families.
Desirable experience in participation in national platforms of civil society organizations, or coordination with organizations related to children’s rights, migration and other emergency and crisis contexts.
Knowledge of the situation of children in Honduras.
Knowledge and experience in administrative processes (quotations, preparation of applications and settlement of funds, purchases, among others)

Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Role type: Technical Coordination Staff

Reports to: Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Sub-Management

Closing date: June 13, 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to all regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil union, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusion and we strive to create a work environment that ensures that 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 towards the children we come into contact with and must not contribute in any way to harming or putting children at risk.

A series of pre-employment checks will be carried out in accordance with Plan International’s Child and Youth Protection Policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Under this scheme, we will request information from applicants’ previous employers regarding any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation after the applicant left employment.

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How to apply

To apply, please send your CV to the following link:

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/54146