Plan International
Position: Project Coordinator
Industry: Company Non-profit / Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Placement: Sokoto, Sokoto State
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Job Description
Plan International is seeking candidates for a position in Project Coordinator based in Sokoto, Sokoto State. If you are interested in this opportunity, please review the details below.
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 we know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination, with girls being the most affected. We work together with children, young people, supporters, and partners to strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges faced by girls and vulnerable children. We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood, enabling them 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.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won't stop until we are all equal.
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team in Sokoto, Nigeria, to coordinate the EU project activities - Strengthening Civil Society to Enhance Education for All in Northern Nigeria. This role will ensure the proper coordination of all actions designed to contribute to achieving the overall objective of this project, which is to strengthen local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as actors of good governance and empower them to contribute to inclusive, participatory, and open education policy dialogue in Nigeria.
Job Detail
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of project activities in Sokoto and Adamawa states.
- Ensure proper planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
- Build the capacity of local CSOs in governance and education policy advocacy.
- Facilitate participatory approaches to education with local stakeholders.
- Conduct advocacy campaigns and influence policy changes in the education sector.
- Collaborate with project partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare and submit regular project reports to the project manager.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
Job Requirements
Before applying, please take the time to thoroughly review and comprehend the job requirements outlined below. Ensuring that you meet all the specified criteria will significantly enhance your candidacy for the Project Coordinator position at Plan International:
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in education in the development sector.
- Experience with participatory approaches to education.
- Experience in advocacy, campaigning, and influencing policy changes.
- Experience in building the capacity of civil society organizations.
Education Requirements
- University degree or its equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in education in the development sector.
Skills
- Strong coordination and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Salary, Benefits and incentive
Provided below are the offerings in terms of salary, benefits, and incentives awaiting you in the role of Project Coordinator at Plan International:
Salary
NGN 3,000,000 - 4,000,000 per-Year.
Job Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Incentive Compensation
- Performance-based bonuses
- End-of-project bonuses
Date posted: July 12, 2024
Posted on: Sokoto
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Apply NowPlan International is committed to ensuring that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. We have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, we will request information from applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
