Plan International est une organisation de défense des droits des filles qui s’associe à des adolescents et des enfants du monde entier pour surmonter l’oppression et l’inégalité des sexes, en leur apportant le soutien et les ressources adaptés à leurs besoins et à ceux de leurs communautés. Travaillant dans plus de 75 pays à travers l’Afrique, l’Asie et les Amériques, l’approche holistique de Plan, basée sur les droits, garantit que les participants à nos projets réalisent leur plein potentiel avec dignité, opportunité et sécurité. Nos projets sont conçus en partenariat avec les communautés et abordent stratégiquement des problèmes systémiques qui transcendent souvent les secteurs. En tant que tel, Plan fait preuve d’une expertise technique dans une série de domaines d’intervention : l’éducation, la santé, l’eau, l’assainissement et l’hygiène (WASH), la protection et l’autonomisation économique des jeunes. En outre, Plan dispose d’une solide pratique de réponse humanitaire et de préparation aux catastrophes. Grâce à ses vastes réseaux locaux et à sa portée communautaire, Plan favorise le changement positif par le biais d’une large participation communautaire, obtenant des résultats durables en s’engageant activement et en fournissant des services aux individus, aux familles, aux communautés et aux gouvernements. Plan International travaille au Niger depuis 1998.
Plan International s’engage pleinement à protéger tous les enfants et les jeunes contre toutes les formes de violence.
Position Description
Plan International is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Non-Formal Education Activity in Niger. The COP will oversee all aspects of this project, leading strategic planning and decision making, providing technical guidance, overseeing activities of the sub-recipients, and supervising staff. Serving as the key liaison with USAID, Ministries, implementing partners and other stakeholders, the COP will also establish and maintain an integrated vision among different actors while ensuring adherence to all project objectives, performance requirements, and donor regulations. S/he will oversee coordination of field operations and ensure that activities are meeting USAID and Plan standards. The position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall technical and managerial oversight and leadership for the project;
- Design and direct program activities in consultation with USAID and key stakeholders;
- Lead a team of technical experts, advisors, local partners, and other project staff;
- Serve as the primary in-country point of contact with USAID, partner organizations, national government stakeholders, and other education donors and implementers;
- Ensure efficient and compliant management of financial resources;
- Oversee management, delivery, and monitoring of sub-grants;
- Supervise field operations, administration, logistics and procurement;
- Supervise program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting and ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables as required by the grant and donors;
- Assure full compliance with all USAID, Plan, and other fiduciary regulations
Requirements:
- A Master’s degree or higher in international development, education, public policy, social sciences, or related field and ten (10) years of work experience, or work experience of 15 years;
- Previous experience with planning and implementing USAID funded projects, preferably in Niger, the Sahel region or West Africa;
- Substantial experience and knowledge working in non-formal education settings, with out-of-school adolescents, girls’ education, community engagement and mobilization, Education in Emergencies (EiE), crisis-affected areas;
- Demonstrated knowledge of gender transformative programming and experience in implementing programs with gender-focused components;
- Proven leadership qualities, excellent program and personnel management skills;
- Fluency in French and English and excellent oral and written skills required
Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
