Subscribe to Job Alert
Join our happy subscribers
Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us
Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil W...
Job description
The Opportunity:
As Programme Director of Strategy, Quality and Development you will lead the Program Department in order to define and pursue a strategic direction and continuous quality development and innovation for Plan International’s programs in Kenya, including leading the advocacy and influencing work at the national level.
As a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) in Kenya, you will be responsible for driving the strategic plan (SP), the rights-based approach and theory of change for the country programs.
You will also responsible for ensuring strategic development of high quality, evidence based, innovative integrated programs that deliver immediate and lasting impact for children and contribute to Plan International’s development outcomes.
A key aspect of the role is to ensure capacity development of team leaders and technical specialists in order to build a strong PSQD department, and to support and promote progressive program implementation in the field, in close cooperation with the Area Offices and Program Units.
You will also lead the development of external relationships and contribute to the submission of high quality proposals to donors and interested parties.
You will ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.
Key Role Accountabilities:
Do you have what it takes?
We are open and accountable
We strive for lasting impact
We work well together
We are inclusive and empowering
Type of Role: 3 year fixed term contract
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with 30% travel
Salary: Circa $60,000USD per annum plus benefits
Reports to: Country Director
Closing Date: Sunday 19th November 2017
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection 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.
Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.
Join our happy subscribers