Project Manager CIVSAM

Plan International Kenya; East London; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead impactful initiatives aimed at empowering marginalized communities, particularly girls. This role emphasizes project management, financial oversight, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure program excellence. With a focus on child protection and educational opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering equality and driving change across communities. If you are passionate about social development and have the skills to manage complex projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with marginalized communities, especially girls.
• Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Ensure program quality and effectiveness throughout the project cycle.

Skills

Project Management

Networking

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Sciences

Degree in Development Studies

Degree in Project Management

Job description

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Date: 8 May 2025

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Company: Plan International

Organization Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization 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 its 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 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

Position Overview

Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire a Project Manager. The purpose of the Project Manager is to manage project and programme planning, implementation, monitoring, financial management, resource mobilization, people management and capability building to ensure program quality and effectiveness throughout the project cycle while building capabilities to deliver on program excellence. The role reports to the Programme Area Manager and is based in the Central Programme Area Office, in Kabwe.

The full role profile is available at: Project Manager - CIVSAM JD.pdf

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work, Project Management or similar field.
• 5 years relevant experience working with marginalized communities especially girls
• Proven experiences and ability to coordinate and collaborate with different civil society and Community based organizations.
• Project Management and Planning
• Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates respect to all, especially children, without discrimination

Desirable

• Knowledge of key programme areas such as child protection, education, livelihood and economic empowerment.
• Knowledge of development and humanitarian issues affecting girls, adolescent girls and women.
• Able to use Gender Transformative Approaches
• Planning skills

Additional Details

Location: Central Program Area, Kabwe

Reports to: Programme Area Manager

Grade: Hay Level 14

Closing Date: 15 May 2025

Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, and women are especially encouraged to apply.

We reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is committed to safeguarding children. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in line with our Safeguarding Children and Young People policy, including participation in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying, applicants acknowledge these procedures.

Early applications are encouraged; we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note, Plan International will never request payment via unsolicited emails.