Plan International Head of Social Development Programme Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Plan International Nigeria programme looking for “Head of Social Development Programme”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 23rd September 2021.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation which works in 71 countries across the world, in Africa, the Americas, and Asia to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International is one of the world’s largest organisations working for children’s rights and gender equality. In 2016, Plan International reached 17.1 million girls and 15.5 million boys through its programming.
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Plan International Head of Social Development Programme Jobs 2021
The Plan International has published a job vacancy announcement on 14 September 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Head of Social Development Programme to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Plan International |
| Position | Head of Social Development Programme |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of 7 years |
| Application Deadline | 23rd September 2021 |
Plan International Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: Plan International Nigeria aims to respond effectively, rapidly, and at significant scale to the social development needs of children and families in our programme areas in Nigeria. And to this extent the post holder will be responsible for the expansion, quality and effectiveness of the social development programme in Plan Nigeria. He/She will oversee the development and implementation of Social development programme plan (including project implementation of different projects with different institutional donor and Plan International National offices) maintain the programme master budget, representing the organisation at various clusters/networks, working groups -external as well as internal (i.e Regional Office, IH, Lake Chad Basin Unit) development actors.
Accountabilities:
- Provide leadership and strategic oversight to the social development unit, serving as Plan international representative in relevant social development forums in the wider organization and externally
- Responsible for guiding, strengthening and supporting Plan Nigeria’s capacity and expertise in social development programming across all sectors.
- Coordinate the development of all project implementation plans and budgets within the framework of the agreed development response programme and strategy.
- Ensure the Director programme quality and innovation is kept informed about assessment progress, implementation and strategies, project plans, progress reports, and other significant developments
- In collaboration with the Business Development Team at the Country Office, identify funding opportunities with National Offices and lead proposal development with the Technical Specialists.
- Pro-actively network and build external relations, lead fund raising efforts and build up a portfolio of grants to finance single and multiyear projects in close coordination with the Business Development Unit.
- Lead in the development and design of all external Social development programme proposals, budgets and reports, and ensure they are completed to the highest possible standard.
- Contribute to the nexus approach implementation in Plan International Nigeria programming on close collaboration with the Emergency Response Manager.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge:
- Minimum of 7 years social development programme experience in similar context
- High level of all aspects of leadership and managerial experience, including managing large, complex donor projects, especially health and education.
- Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multi-national team under difficult circumstances.
- The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments and donors.
- Extensive knowledge of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political environment
- Strong understanding of the Social development needs in Nigeria
- Strong national network and capacity to influence programme direction.
- Experience in producing proposals and reports for a variety of donors
- Strong understanding of the nexus approach to programme delivery
- Demonstrable understanding and experience on gender issues and their relevance to development and humanitarian response work
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Plan International Head of Social Development Programme Jobs 2021
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The Closing Date: 23rd September 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | plan-international.org |
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