PLAN INTERNATIONAL (PI 2016) JOBS

Plan International is all independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan has no religious, political and government affiliation, For over 78 years. we have supported girls and boys and their communities around the world to gain the skills. knowledge and confidence they need ro claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive fulfillinglives. Plan currently works in oyer 70 countries including Nigeria.
 
Plan International officially starred operations in Nigeria in 20 14 and works to strengthen and promote' the rights of children. Our programme is currently focused on basic education; improve community health services, yourth and citizens' participation ill governance and creating economic opportunities and livelihoods for the poor, building resilient communities through our emergency and humanitarian response. Plan Nigeria works with communities. civil society organizations. development partners. government at all levels and the private sector. We are currently recruiting for the following positions for a Global Affairs Canada funded MCNH project Strengthening Health Outcomes for Women and Children (SHOW) in Sokoto state.
 
Position 1: Gender Equality Advisor

Department: Program.

Report to: National Program Manager.

Duration: 4.5 years
 
Purpose:
Provide technical guidance and support in ensuring project processes, activities and outputs are in line with project Gender Equality Strategies and contribute to Donor and Ministry of Women Affairs and Socia Development commitment to Gender Equality. This position will also be responsible for developing project and local partner staff's capacity in the area of key gender equality mainstreaming approaches and tools and management ofthe an upcoming MNCH project for gender rransforrnarive results.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop a comprehensive Project Gender Equality Framework and Strategyin line with Plan lnternarional and Donor standards.
Ensure monitoring and evaluation components in the project adequately capture gender equality indicators.
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
A Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences/An with background in Gender Studies or an equivalent from a recognized University. Masters degree will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years practical work experience inmainstrcaming Gender expertise in Gender Equality in projects especially MNCH programs.
Languages: Excellent command of English. a working knowledge of Hausa will be an added advantage.
 
 
Position 2: Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

Department: Program.

Report to: National Program Manager.

Duration: 4.5 years
 
Purpose:
Provide leadership in developing and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plan and corresponding instruments for MNCH project and implementing M&E strategies in compliance with the project management tools and donor requirements. Take the lead in project reviews, assessment including internal data quality assessments, monitoring and evaluations. This position will also be responsible for developing project staffs capacity in the area of progress and data gathering. verification and results monitoring.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Designs, develops and implements the comprehensive M&F framework/strategy, system and quantitative and qualitative tools, with a focus on health management information systems strengthening and incorporating mobile technology.
Leads regular monitoring data collection, veri Iication, entry, spot checking. analysis, reporting and sharing. ensuring accurate high quality household, community and facility level data is collected on all PMF (performance measurement framework) indicators on a regular basis and as per agreed framework and timelines.
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
A Bachelors Degree in statistics or social or health sciences or an equivalent from a recognized university, Master's degree will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years practical work expcricnce in monitoring & evaluation of public health programs especially MNCH programs.
Languages: Excellent command of English. a working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

Position 3: Service Delivery Facilitators (4).

Department: Program.

Report to: Head of Health & National Program Manager.

Duration: 4.5 years
 
Purpose:
Provide SUppOl1 in the development and implementation of the project's strategy to ensure gender sensitive and responsive health facility and community MNCH service delivery within a cluster of Local Government Areas, Work with Gender advisor and M and E advisor to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed at the local level and project outputs arc adequately documented to feed into Performance management framework. Ensure compliance with all donor program and operational requirements.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Supervise and facilitate the training activities of Health service providers including community health workers, in line with project standards.
Participate in the development/adaptation of stare and local supportive supervisory mechanisms and its implementation including providing teed back II) stakeholders.
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
A first degree III health related courses from a recognized higher institution.
At least 3 years practical work experience in the area of health service delivery programs. especially MNCH programs.
Languages: Excellent command of English. a working knowledge of Hausa will be an added advantage.
Note:The position will require 50% of time spent in the local Government Areas and communities.
 
 
Position 4: Community Demand Creator (4).

Department: Program.

Report to: Communication and BCe Specialist National program Manager

Duration: 4.5 years
 
Purpose:
Provide support in the development and implemcntarion of the project project's Bee strategy to ensure positive behavioral change tor improved demand and utilization of MNCH services within a duster of Local Government Areas. Work with Gender advisor and M and E advisor to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed it the local level and project outputs are adequately documented to teed into Performance management framework. Ensure compliance with all donor program and operational requirements.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Supervise and monitor the capacity building of stakeholders and other activities of project partners at community and household levels, in line with project standards.
Contribute to the development and review of IEC materials and radio messages, including development of dissemination and monitoring plan.
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
A First Degree in social sciences/arts or communicarion from a recognized higher institution.
At least 3 years practical work experience in the area of social and behaviour change communication and public relations of public health programs especially MNCH programs.
Languages: Excellent command of English. a working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
Note: The position will require 5Q% of time spent in the Local Government Areas and communities.
 
Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should submit their CVs and a comprehensive cover letter selling out their reasons for applying for the post and outlining their qualifications. experience, knowledge and skills that they feel they can bring to the role to:

plannigeriajobs@gmail.com  
 
NB:
Only application sent electronically bye-mail with rhcjob title and location clearly indicated as the' subject of the mail will be considered and only shortlisted candidate, will be contacted.
Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and docs not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan lmernational Nigeria is fully conuniued to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.

Application Deadline: 26th February, 2016

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