Plan International recruits a Project Director -Makati/Philipines
Description :
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan International :
is looking for applications for a four-year project entitled “Strengthening Capacity of Governments to Address Child Labor and/or Forced Labor, and Violations of Acceptable Conditions of Work”. The project outcomes include (1) improved enforcement of the legal framework and/or policies pertaining to child labor and/or forced labor, and violations of acceptable conditions of work; (2) improved assistance services4 for victims of child labor and/or forced labor; and (3) strengthened partnerships to accelerate progress in addressing child labor and/or forced labor, and violations of acceptable conditions of work.
In this regard, PLAN International Philippines invites highly competent, experienced and committed professionals to fill the following position:
Project director :
The Project Director will provide overall technical and operational management for the project. S/he will oversee staff, partners, and short-term support based in the Philippines. S/he will serve as the primary point of contact with the donor and with all Plan offices. This role will be based in Makati City, Philippines with an estimated 40% travel to project areas.
Key responsibilities are: develop and manage donor relationship; provide oversight and management of project implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, and quality assurance; supervise, manage, and mentor senior level local staff, establish and maintain quality project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems, and, serve as primary contact with local government officials, local communities, and other partners and beneficiaries.
Qualifications :
- Passionate and committed to addressing issues affecting children’s rights ;
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in international relations, political science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Has a comprehensive knowledge of project management on a US-government funded project ;
- Has excellent report writing and public speaking skills ;
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of cooperative agreements and/or contract requirements ;
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a leadership role for a project addressing capacity building ;
- Has a demonstrated experience working on issues of child labor, forced labor, and/or acceptable conditions of work ;
- Fluency in English (written and spoken). Must be able to produce high-quality reports in proficient English in a timely fashion ;
- Able to travel and work within the South East Asia Region. The role may be required to manage other project teams from other countries within the region ;
- Applicants must have the right to work in the Philippines without restrictions. Local applicants are preferred.
Disclaimer : This project is subject to grant/donor approval
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
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 organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.