Project Assistant (JOR Nationals) At Plan International

Role PURPOSE

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. Plan actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. Plan support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. Plan place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. Plan International has been working in Jordan since 2016, collaborating with national and international partners to support the recovery and resilience of the Jordanian host population and Syrian refugees by providing Inclusive, safe quality education (IQE), Skills and opportunities for youth ​employm​ent and entrepreneurship (SOYEE), child protection, and women’s empowerment services. The project is designed to have girls and boys between 7 and 24 years, who dropped out of school for more than three years, go back to school. This allows them to obtain through non-formal education a diploma in two years or through vocational training, with which they can continue studying, find a job or start their own business.

the ‘Talents Unlimited’ project is implemented by an international consortium, led by Plan International Netherlands and Plan International Jordan and further consisting of: JOHUD (Jordan) as implementing partner and technical partner Aflatoun.

Plan International Jordan is seeking for an experienced Project Assistant with demonstrated knowledge and experience in project implementation and liaising with relevant stakeholders, focusing on (vocational and non-formal) education and youth economic empowerment. The Project Assistant will have role to represent Plan International in a “front-line” role, effectively and efficiently communicating the Talents Unlimited project’s objectives, activities and methodology to project stakeholders. The Project Assistant will facilitate regular coordination meetings with staff, national and local partner in order to ensure effective implementation of project activities as per the set timelines.

Dimensions of the Role

The Project Assistant will be based in Amman with frequent travel to project locations inside Jordan. He/ She will be following up the ‘Talents Unlimited’ project implementation plans, supporting in overseeing project implementation and liaising with relevant stakeholders. He/ She will be monitoring activity progress in the field and provide accurate and timely status reports and contribute in the reports. The Project Assistant will support the Project Manager with the preparation of plans and other administrative tasks as required.

§ This role acts as the front-line in working directly with communities through different community partners;

§ This role has no direct staff;

§ This role requires close relationship with children/youth and their families.

Accountabilities

The Project Assistant will be responsible for:

Project Implementation:

§ Provide assistance in perform his/her duties and responsibilities in accordance to the project proposal and in addition to the programmatic, administrative and financial policies/ regulations of Plan International, and in line with the donor rules and regulations.

§ Under the guidance of the Project Manager and In coordination with the relevant departments, ensure detailed implementation plans are implemented in line with project activities and quality standards.

§ Support in the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient review and modification systems to ensure high quality implementation in order to achieve the set objectives.

§ Coordinate all activities of the target beneficiaries and local partners.

§ Support in supervision and guidance to the project partner, in close consultation with the relevant departments.

§ Facilitate regular coordination meetings with relevant staff, national and local partners in order to ensure effective implementation of project activities as per the set timelines.

§ Conduct regular field visits to project sites and partner.

§ Support in producing activity progress in the field and provide accurate and timely status reports.

§ Ensure that child and youth safeguarding standards are understood and met.

§ Maintain and develop mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the impact of the activities, and ensure learning is integrated into future program design;

§ Follow up the reporting systems of the partners for monthly reports to ensure accountability;

§ Providing support, encouragement and motivation to young people in the talent unlimited project, ensuring their active participation in activities

§ Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the line manager and Country Director and that are compatible with the job.

§ Coordination and Communication:

§ Based on project manager request, he/she will represent Plan International in a “front-line” role, effectively and efficiently communicating the ‘Talents Unlimited’ project’s objectives, activities and methodology to target beneficiaries and local project stakeholders.

§ Support in collecting quantitative and qualitative data in accordance with the monitoring and evaluation plan and provide updates and reports to the project manager.

§ Ensure effective information sharing and learning across agencies;

§ Update project outline with any significant changes in context and send to line manager for approval;

§ Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the line manager and Country Director and that are compatible with the job.

Child protection, gender equality and inclusion

§ Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan

Key relationships

The post-holder will report to the Project Manager. He/she will coordinate closely with the relevant department. The post holder will also work closely with all project partners as well as other stakeholders.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Essential

§ Bachelor degree in business studies, social science, economics, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

§ Minimum 1-2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in sectors of non-formal education, vocational and entrepreneurship training and/or youth economic empowerment.

§ Knowledge of business and income generating activities in the context of Jordan,

§ Previous experience in working with youth,

§ Excellent interpersonal, communication, training and facilitation skills,

§ Strong coordination, networking and advocacy skills,

§ Strong skills in implementation and monitoring and evaluation,

§ Excellent verbal and written language skills in English and Arabic

§ Awareness of child protection issues

§ Sensitivity to gender and child protection.

§ Acts with high degree of integrity and professionalism

§ Ability to deal with complex situations and issues proactively and persistently

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 programs and our workplace

· We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. **

Physical Environment

The post-holder shall be based at Plan International Jordan offices in Amman with a minimum of 70% allocation for local travel to different host communities.

Level of contact with children

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

ROLE PROFILE

Type of Role: Fixed Term job

Contract Duration: 6 months

Reports to: Project Manager **

Location: Amman with travel to the project sites in Jordan governorate

Grade: B

Closing Date: 26 of August 2021

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.**

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.**

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Safeguarding Policy.