Project Manager - Ecd

Plan International Cambodia; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization is seeking a Project Manager for the Early Childhood Development project. The successful candidate will lead the planning and oversight of project activities, ensuring that young children receive necessary support to thrive. Ideal applicants will have experience in program management and youth engagement, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential. This full-time role based in Pretoria offers an opportunity to drive impactful community programs.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in programme management.
• Experience with youth engagement and community networking.
• Understanding of donor rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management oversight for the ECD project.
• Plan, implement, and monitor project activities.
• Support parents, caregivers, and community organizations.

Skills

Programme management

Youth engagement

Social change

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Development, International Relations, or related field

Master's degree (added advantage)

Job description

Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children's rights and equality for girls.

Women, especially girls, are most affected by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

The Opportunity

The Project Manager will be responsible for general technical oversight and will provide leadership and management oversight in the implementation of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Realizing Full Potential project.

The project aims to secure a strong foundation for young children in five districts (Chifunabuli, Kawambwa, Mwansabombwe, Nchelenge and Chiengi).

The Project Manager will lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities that support parents, caregivers, community-based organisations, state institutions and other actors, ensuring that— from before birth—young girls and boys receive the care, support and services needed to survive, grow healthy and develop to their full potential, free from gendered norms and discriminatory attitudes.

What You Will Bring To the Role

• Bachelor\'s degree in Social Development, International Relations, Program Management, or a related field; Master\'s as an added advantage.
• Proven work experience in programme management, youth engagement, social change, or related areas.
• Experience in working with local communities and networking with local implementing partners and private sectors.
• Understanding of the various donor rules and guidelines.

Details

Location: Nchelenge, Luapula Program Area, Zambia
Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time
Reports to: Programme Area Manager
Grade: Hay Level 14
Closing date: 14 December

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities for everyone 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 racial justice, gender equality, girls\' rights and inclusion.

We have a Safeguarding Children and Young People policy that requires pre-employment checks in line with the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.