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 apporte des changements positifs 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.
Project and Position Description
Plan International is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Non-Formal Education Activity in Niger. The DCOP will provide technical leadership for the program, overseeing the technical teams and ensuring successful program implementation. He/She will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of strategies to increase educational outcomes for out-of-school adolescents and youth, particularly girls and those affected by conflict and crisis. The DCOP will work closely with the project leadership and other technical experts, as well as Plan Niger technical education and inclusion advisors, to build on current best practices in country and achieve project outcomes. This position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.
Responsibilities:
- Provides day-to-day technical leadership and ensures high-quality delivery of the project.
- Oversees technical team of specialists at the national and regional level to design, implement and monitor education interventions focused on improving educational outcomes for out-of-school adolescents and youth, particularly girls and those affected by conflict and crisis.
- Lead design, adaptation, and implementation of non-formal education programming for children and adolescents.
- Review technical content (such as Teaching and Learning materials, Training Modules, etc.) and provide feedback on these materials. Provide support to the development of additional technical content as necessary.
- Manages, in coordination with the COP, partner and key stakeholder relationships and works with implementing partner organizations, the donor, and various stakeholders.
- Oversees the development of project reports, annual work plans, and other documents as required by USAID and the Government of Niger.
- Serves as Acting Chief of Party when the Chief of Party is unavailable.
- Ensures compliance in reporting to USAID, Plan International, Plan US National Office (USNO) and Government of Niger counterparts.
Requirements:
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience in education or related technical areas
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in senior management or leadership positions,
- Masters’ degree in education, international development or another relevant field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of USAID project management including USAID rules and regulation and reporting requirements.
- Work experience supporting out-of-school youth and adolescents, including girls and those affected by crisis and conflict.
- Demonstrated knowledge about gender and development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing programs that mainstream gender.
- Demonstrated ability to implement projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, local and international staff.
- Work experience on USAID projects is strongly preferred.
- Work experience in Niger strongly preferred.
- Excellent French and English oral and written communication skills
This position is contingent upon award by the donor.
