The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian

Purpuse of the ROLE

Working in 54 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively. Plan is committed to responding to children affected by emergencies in the countries of our operation.

Given the current humanitarian crisis in the Far-North Region of Cameroon, Plan International is engaged in providing a nexus humanitarian and development intervention to address humanitarian needs, while simultaneously investing in the strengthening of communities’ resilience and social cohesion. Its operations are implemented in key sectors of Protection (Child Protection and SGBV), Education, Livelihood, Food Assistance and Nutrition, WASH and NFIs in coordination with all other humanitarian institutions.

With new funding from various donors, Plan International will continue in 2021-2022 his response in the region affected, through projects implementation in the sectors above noted. Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the work will consist provide support through the execution of a series of tasks that allow the implementation and/or finalization of reports and other deliverables expected by this service.

Main RESPONSABILITIES:

• Participate in the implementation of project field activities,

Support the follow-up of the project requirements at the level of the different support departments (Administration/Finance);

• Participate in project planning activities;
• Participate in various meetings and other project meetings;
• Follow the reception of the project items and the preparation of the distribution plans;
• Participate in the different distribution activities of the project;
• Participate in the elaboration of the different activity reports of the project (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual);
• Participate in the setting up, filing and implementation of the P.O file;
• Be available to perform all other related tasks linked to the project

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE JOB OBJECTIVES:

Knowledge & Experience

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree/GCE Advanced Level;
• Experience in similar tasks would be an asset;
• Good communication skills, organizational skills and team spirit;
• Be able to work in an environment where security is a concern and under pressure;
• Speak French and/or English;
• Computer skills will be an added advantage;
• Ability to use general office equipment such photocopiers, printers etc.…
• Experience working with an international NGO would be an advantage;

Skills

• Good inter-personal skills
• Good client/customer relations
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong team player
• High level of discretion
• Planning & organizing

Behaviours

• Planning and organizing abilities
• Timeliness and proactive in the discharge of duties
• Ability to inter-face with staff visitors and partners at all levels
• Communicates in a manner that inspires confidence and professionalism
• High sense of judgment and responsibility
• High safety awareness level of area of operation
• Good team player

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

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

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to 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 based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

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. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.