Organization: Plan International

Country: Zimbabwe

City: Harare, Zimbabwe

Office: Plan International in Harare, Zimbabwe

Closing date: Monday, 15 February 2021

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. 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. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Gender Coordinator - Supporting Adolescent Girls' Education (SAGE) Grant Funded Project: Harare

Reporting to the SAGE Project Manager, the incumbent is r esponsible for providing specialist guidance and support on gender mainstreaming and gender transformative elements of the SAGE Grant Funded Project.

Accountabilities:

Program Delivery

Provide technical support for design and implementation of gender awareness programs, budgets and monitoring and evaluation processes in line with overall Plan Zimbabwe strategy and objectives.

Facilitate skills development of SAGE project staff and partners in gender transformative approaches.

Initiate gender audits of the SAGE project and develop strategies to address the gaps identified.

Develop innovative approaches that will identify and address the challenges that marginalized girls face in accessing education. Relationship with Partners

Build relationships with consortium partners and the Non Formal Education department in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary to advocate for gender transformative approaches to enhance access to education and facilitate transition options for the most marginalized girls. Program Support and Monitoring

Provide appropriate technical support in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender mainstreaming in the project and provide support to consortium partners

Support the design or localization of gender transformative tools and materials for use by Plan project staff and SAGE consortium partners. Reporting

Prepare periodic progress and analytical reports ensuring that SAGE project management structures and the technical working group is equipped with the necessary information for appropriate decision making.

Initiate documentation of case studies from the SAGE which have potential to enhance Plan's work as well as that of consortium partners. Child Protection & gender equality mainstreaming

Promotes and abides by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Safeguarding Policy; Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.

Knowledge:

A degree in Sociology, Gender Studies and/or Social Sciences.

A Masters' Degree in Gender /Development Studies or equivalent is an added advantage.

At least 5 years' experience in gender and development. Specific experience in gender transformative education programming is a distinct advantage

Tags child protection community development gender mainstreaming monitoring and evaluation project management project manager skills development social sciences

Knowledge of strategic planning processes and theories of gender programming

Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development

Skills

Excellent networking and partnership building skills

Research, analytical and problem solving skills

Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills

Strong team-building and motivational skills

Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills

MS office skills Behaviours

Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination

Ability to develop, motivate and coach and mentor others

Promotes high quality gender programs

Having initiative and able to work independently

Communicates clearly and effectively on gender issues

Promotes innovation and learning on gender programming

Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities

Assertiveness and shows cultural sensitiveness

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Plan International takes very seriously the responsibility and duty to ensure that we and anyone who represents us does not in any way harm or place at risk children and young people. In this regard, reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan's Safeguarding Policy.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals

Location: Zimbabwe (Harare)

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date : 15 February 2021