Plan International recrutis a Regional technical coordinator of « Economic opportunities for young women ».
Location: Any Wacah Country, Senegal
Company: Plan International
Role purpose
Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organisation working for equality for girls and better lives for all children. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International global strategy adopted a human rights-based approach with focus on girls and gender equality, to improve policy and legislation, as a key driver of sustainable change in the lives of 100 million girls, their family & community.
In the framework of the implementation of the regional project entitled « Empowerment of Sahelian Women and Demographic Dividend – SWEDD », Plan International has established a partnership with UNFPA for Technical Assistance to countries for the implementation of activities related to the increase of economic opportunities for young women. This technical assistance will allow the support-accompaniment of the following 9 countries Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal.
The interventions of the SWEDD project concerning the increase of economic opportunities are mainly focused on (i) technical and vocational training of young women who have dropped out of school, in innovative and high opportunity sectors, often with low female participation – for adolescent girls, the first objective is to keep them in school or to reintegrate them – such as driving and maintenance of tractors, motorised cultivators and motorised pumps, installation and maintenance of solar panels and satellite dishes, electricity, car mechanics, masonry, carpentry, welding, etc. (ii) reinforcing this training with practical courses and internships: (iii) the development of the entrepreneurial and financial management capacities of these young women; and (iv) support for the start-up of economic activities of adolescent girls and young women by providing them with working capital, investment funds or the supply of materials and equipment necessary for their activities.
Dimensions of the Role
The position is a Senior Technical Expert for the coordination of technical assistance to the women’s economic empowerment component in accordance with the terms of the MoU signed with UNFPA to this effect. He/she ensures that the activities of the work plan agreed with UNFPA are implemented in accordance with the commitments made. He/she collaborates with internal and external resource persons and structures to produce quality deliverables within the agreed timeframe. He/she will ensure the effective and efficient management of the resources (financial and material) made available for this project.
Accountabilities and main work activities
The Plan International Technical Assistance Coordinator will have the following responsibilities
- Quality technical assistance to the 12 countries in the implementation of the Economic component as well as the linkage with the other initiatives of the SWEDD project with Plan International countries Offices;
- Support to the establishment and facilitation of a Centre of Expertise on Skills and Opportunities in Vocational Training, Economic Integration and
- Employment in link with OSEER programme and UNFPA/World Bank.
- Monitoring and reporting (monthly, quarterly and bi-annually) on the implementation of the activities of the different components of the AWP in each of the 9 partner countries
- Performance monitoring, which will make it possible to collect information on the progress made with regard to the performance indicators of the results contained in the monitoring-evaluation plan or matrix.
- Setting up a database to ensure progress and coordinate the strategic communication around Economic component as well as the linkage with the other initiatives of the SWEDD project
- Monitoring of contextual risks and risks related to the implementation of the results in order to take mitigating measures.
- Financial monitoring including regular analysis of expenditures, and providing advice and guidance to implementing partners on meeting implementation deadlines
- Preparation of results-based reports on a quarterly and annual basis to account for the performance of the economic component of the project.
- Ensure supervision missions in the countries and within the Plan International communities, with the supervisory Ministries of each country, UNFPA, the World Bank, etc
Leadership competencies
- Specialist in Economics, Vocational Training, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences;
- Strong project management skills and experience, preferably in the areas of Women and Youth Economic Empowerment, Vocational Training and Youth Entrepreneurship
- Good knowledge of financial inclusion
- Excellent teamwork, collaboration, facilitation and networking skills
- Advocacy and representation skills and experience
- Strong people management skills: leadership, accountability, coaching, support and development
- Skills in adult education and capacity building
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Key relationships
Internal
- Director of Regional Influencing, Partnership and Business Development
- Directeurs des Programmes de Plan International
- Points focaux en charge du projet SWEDD de Plan International dans chaque Pays
- Conseillers SOYEE de Plan International dans chaque Pays
- Points focaux en charge du projet SWEDD de UNFPA dans chaque Pays
External
- UNFPA/WOLD BANK/OOAS/ECOWAS…
- Government representatives
- Implementing Partners and other National & Local NGOs and CSOs
- In-country donors
- Peer agencies.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Knowledge and experience
The Plan International/UNFPA Technical Assistance Coordinator of the Economic Empowerment Component of the SWEDD Project will have the following responsibilities:
- Monitoring and reporting (monthly, quarterly and bi-annually) on the implementation of the activities of the different components of the AWP in each of the 9 partner countries
- Performance monitoring, which will make it possible to collect information on the progress made with regard to the performance indicators of the results contained in the monitoring-evaluation plan or matrix.
- Setting up a database at central level to ensure progress
- Monitoring of contextual risks and risks related to the implementation of the results in order to take mitigating measures.
- Financial monitoring including regular analysis of expenditures, and providing advice and guidance to implementing partners on meeting implementation deadlines
- Preparation of results-based reports on a quarterly and annual basis to account for the performance of the economic component of the project.
- Ensure supervision missions in the countries and within the Plan International communities, with the supervisory Ministries of each country, UNFPA, the World Bank, etc
Skills
- Analytical, strategic thinking and negotiating skills
- Ability to build effective relations for influencing
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to write clearly and concisely – translating complex issues for a variety of audiences (e.g. general population and policy-makers).
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc
- Ability to prioritise and multitask work when dealing with competing deadlines, sometimes with limited resources
- Skilled in participatory approaches which are used to good effect in mapping social norms, patterns of violence and identifying risks and mitigation measures within their interventions.
- Takes effective, considered and timely decisions to ensure programmes are safe
- Makes sound judgements on risk management and particularly how to support bold programmes or campaigns which are carrying risks, ensuring that these are monitored and action taken where necessary
- Develops and implements innovative solutions to minimise risks to children and young people in all their diversity
- Sources required technical and professional expertise to design and deliver safe gender transformative programming
Behaviour
- Committed to Plan International’s strategy and values
- Communicator
- Team player and relationship builder.
Flexible, but with a responsible aptitude to work - Have a sense of responsibility and respect for deadlines
- Focused and results oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to thrive in a cross-cultural environment
- Discreet when engaging with external powerful external stakeholders (such as representatives of politics and the media)
- Flexible, self-starter, team player, able to work without supervision
- Enthusiastic, focused
Technical competencies
- Specialist in Economics, Vocational Training, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences;
- Strong project management skills and experience, preferably in the areas of Women and Youth Economic Empowerment, Vocational Training and Youth Entrepreneurship
- Good knowledge of financial inclusion
- Excellent teamwork, collaboration, facilitation and networking skills
- Advocacy and representation skills and experience
- Strong people management skills: leadership, accountability, coaching, support and development
- Skills in adult education and capacity building
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Plan International’s Values in Practice
- We are open and accountable
- We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.
- We strive for lasting impact
- We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.
- We work well together
- We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.
- We are inclusive and empowering
- We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.
Physical Environment
The staff will work in a typical working environment with frequents visits to countries where our programs are delivered. The position is within WACA Hub organisation structure and the position holder can be based in any of WACA countries.
Level of contact with children
Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children.
How to apply?
This position is opened for all applicants and females’ candidates are highly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should be immediately available. To apply, click on the link below and send by March 16th 2022.
Your application should include:
- A comprehensive cover letter
- A comprehensive and clear CV that includes the contact of four (4) of your professional referees, one of whom should be your current employer.
Females’ candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Cosing date: 16 March 2022.
