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<p>Section/Unit: Security<br>Grade Level: E<br>Supervisor: Country Director<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Khartoum<br>Closing Date: 12 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p>ROLE PROFILE</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Title:</td><td colspan="3"><p>Safety and Access Manager</p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td>Functional Area:</td><td colspan="3"> Senior Management - Operations</td></tr><tr><td>Reports to:</td><td colspan="3">Country Director</td></tr><tr><td>Location:</td><td>Plan International Sudan’s Country Office</td><td>Travel required:</td><td>Frequent travel to all Plan International Program Areas</td></tr><tr><td>Effective Date:</td><td>1st Oct 2026</td><td>Grade:</td><td>E</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p> </p><p><strong>Role PURPOSE</strong></p><p>Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.</p><p> </p><p>This position exists to lead and support the design and implementation of safety and security policies, procedures, and preventive measures, and effective management of related incidents by ensuring tools and resources are available to support staff, associates, and programme participants. The realisation of our global strategy 2023-2027 “All girls standing strong creating global change” requires the accurate identification, analysis, and mitigation of safety and security risks in order to facilitate access and safety for development and humanitarian programming and influencing in Sudan. Therefore, this role has oversight for Plan International Sudan’s Office safety and security and ensures operations are within acceptable risk levels. The incumbent manages security focal point persons in all operational locations, whose role encompasses both traditional INGO safety and security management as well as various liaison and negotiation tasks that are critical to operating in Sudan.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Dimensions of Role</strong></p><p>This role is line managed by the Country Director (CD), and supervises all staff designated with security and liaison responsibilities, some of whom are stationed in programme areas. The incumbent is a budget holder for all security plans, and is a member of the extended Country Leadership Team (eCLT) will work with the mission to ensure that organizational security and access policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and known to staff and advise on humanitarian access processes and approaches in close coordination with program teams.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Accountabilities:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Safety and Security Management</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, update, and maintain a security management plan, Standard operating Procedures (SoPs), tools, and resources for effective management of safety, security and access risks</li><li>In line with risk assessment guidelines, lead regular strategic and operational security risk assessments, evaluations, and analysis with CLT and relevant teams, and advise contextual factors</li><li>Provide proactive advice, guidance, and support to the CD and CLT on safety and security mitigation measures and their implementation, in line with local and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Lead the development of the safety and security section of the fiscal annual plan and budget</li><li>Develop safety and security scenario plans for risk management and propose risk reduction measures</li><li>Ensuring that all Plan International Sudan offices are meeting minimum standards of compliance with the security policy and procedures e.g. to safeguard lives, premises, and assets</li><li>Foster a ‘security culture’ among staff to prioritise safety and ensure that they are working within an environment consistent with accepted minimum safety and security standards</li><li>Develop office site selection criteria, protocols and a system to document, to ensure that all sites are properly evaluated</li><li>Regularly visits sites with conspicuous safety and security concerns as needed and recommend continuous security improvement measures</li><li>Compile documentation on disaster-prone areas and ensure that programming staff are aware of necessary security mitigation measures</li><li>Analyse working environments by assessing the nature of the threats (UXOs, landmines) and vulnerabilities in relation to emergencies, programming, advocacy, and communication</li><li>Regularly test security equipment such as satellite phones, radios and other emergency devices</li><li>Ensure that security planning becomes an integral part of project design and delivery, and that project budgets include safety and security plans</li><li>Ensure that all incoming visitors to all operational offices receive a security information and briefing within 24 to 48 hours</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting and response</strong></p><ul><li>Report and implement recommendations and mitigation measures within agreed timelines</li><li>Establish and monitor a system to collect and update information as needed</li><li>Ensure that reportable incidents are reported and reviewed in CAMMS timely & accurately, and communicated to the CD and CLT in accordance with policies and procedures</li><li>Serve as the point person for completing incident reports if necessary</li><li>Collaborate with the CD and CLT to develop response and follow-up measures</li><li>Provide timely and appropriate support to staff in the event of an incident or security situation</li><li>Refer staff to necessary medical and emotional support</li><li>Assist staff to file a police complaint and attend investigative meetings, court hearings or trials</li><li>Participate in the security and access surveys and advise the CD and CLT when security incidents occur</li><li>Conduct regular security trends analysis, monitor the environment continuously and share trends results and changes in risk assessments with staff and associates</li><li>Share alerts and notices e.g. travel warnings, about site-specific security concerns</li><li>Prepare and share weekly and monthly updates and reviews of incidents, trends and risk mitigation with CLT, staff and the regional security advisor</li><li>Monitor political, social, economic and military situation and identify trends relevant to security situation</li></ul><p><strong>Learning, Knowledge Management, Capacity Building</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver capacity building safety and security training plans for all staff consistent with the assessed needs in their location and role, including on the application of SOPs, putting in place contingency measures etc, to ensure that they are aware of their personal and collective responsibilities</li><li>Makes recommendations to the CD for changes in training based on changes to the security environment</li><li>Ensure that all safety and security learning objectives are integrated in annual plans, and successful completion is documented, ensuring to provide CLT with figures per KPI reporting</li><li>Conduct frequent orientation or briefing sessions for staff, including on emergency preparedness</li><li>Undertake assessments of partner security management capacity and develop capacity building plans and proposals with them</li><li>Lead on lessons learned exercises following incidents or near misses, and ensure incorporation into future operations</li><li>Trains staff on the use of security and safety emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers, GPS equipment etc, to ensure proper handling</li><li>Ensure that office emergency drills are conducted regularly</li><li>Develop and organise safety and security resources such as manuals, handbooks, leaflets, pamphlets, slides, videos, and memos and share with staff</li><li>Contribute to Plan International’s global understanding and learning from practical and effective management</li><li>Review periodically experiences and practices and propose improvements based on analytical judgments</li></ul><p><strong>Managing Staff</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in hiring the right people with the right skills sets with responsibilities on Government liaison, and security and access</li><li>Ensure the team is correctly resourced and staffed, with clear professional development</li><li>Oversee objective setting, mentoring and performance management for the team</li><li>Train a back-up to assist with safety and security responsibilities during a crisis or when unavailable</li><li>Train the team on their roles and responsibilities for responding to and reporting of incidents</li></ul><p><strong>Crisis Management</strong></p><ul><li>Develop contingency plans and protocols for crisis response and management, and ensure routine testing and evaluation, e.g. drills and other measures</li><li>Develop and maintain plans for hibernation, suspension, and evacuation, and ensure service providers and critical resources are in place</li><li>Assist the People and Culture team in developing a medical evacuation plan, and to maintain staff emergency data, and proof of life forms</li><li>Ensure CLT is formed and trained in crisis management, and conduct regular refresher sessions</li><li>In the event of a critical incident, constitute the crisis management team</li><li>Ensure that an emergency communication system is in place to enable staff to communicate in a timely and effective manner in cases of emergency</li><li>Ensures GPS coordinates are maintained and kept up-to-date for all expatriate staff home locations</li><li>In a crisis, ensure staff are safe from imminent or serious threat, and take immediate action to remove them from danger</li><li>Ensure that plans are in place to enable post incident counselling to be offered to staff confronted to traumatic events</li><li>Maintain regular communication with the regional and global hub security teams for guidance when required</li><li>Conduct post-incident assessments to identify any ongoing threats or security concerns and mitigation strategies, and ensure recovery and operation continuity, e.g. alternate worksites</li></ul><p><strong>Representation, Stakeholder Engagement and Networking</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and share knowledge with the MEESA regional security advisor and peer security network including the global safety and security</li><li>Represent Plan International and serve as its primary safety and security contact with other actors in Sudan</li><li>Identify, analyse and manage key external relationships to facilitate access for Plan International’s programming</li><li>Foster relationships, and develop and maintain a contact list of key external security staff and local law enforcement that can be leveraged to obtain updates and information</li><li>Coordinate and maintain networks with the INGO Forum Security Sub-committee, UNDSS, and local security institutions</li><li>Participate in any inter-agency coordinated incident response system and contribute relevant security related information</li></ul><p><strong>Safeguarding and PSHEA</strong></p><p>Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for <strong>(Safeguarding Children and Young People</strong>), <strong>Prevention, Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA</strong>) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy, including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures. Ensure staff understand Plan International’s commitment to driving a feminist agenda within the organisation and that the ambition for gender equality and gender transformative leadership is embedded in our value-based leadership framework</p><p> </p><p>Key relationships</p><p><strong>Internal</strong></p><ul><li>Liaison and Security Focal Point Persons</li><li>Regional Security Specialist</li><li>CLT members</li><li>Staff at all levels</li><li>Global Hub Security team</li></ul><p><strong>External</strong></p><ul><li>Embassy security officials, and local law enforcement agencies</li><li>Non-state actors (including combatants)</li><li>UN agency security focal points (i.e. WFP, UNICEF, UNOCHA, UNHCR)</li><li>Diplomatic corps and their security personnel</li><li>Local authorities and community leaders</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Technical expertise, Knowledge, and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Five (5) years’ deep experience in a similar job/ position such as humanitarian aid/ NGO Security Adviser/ Manager, including internationally, military, police or other background</li><li>Professional qualification in a security related field - university degree is strongly preferred</li><li>Demonstrable experience of leading a crisis management process, and localising safety and security plans</li><li>Experience in designing and delivering training for staff</li><li>Experience of working in hostile or disaster affected environments managing security</li><li>Experience in other areas of NGO operations, i.e. logistics, operations, technical sectors</li><li>Proven ability to undertake security risk assessments</li><li>Experience working in a cross-cultural environment</li><li>Experience in conducting participatory risk assessments and preparing situational context analysis</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Clear understanding of security issues and trends in the humanitarian sector</li><li>Practical knowledge of tools, mechanisms, and procedures for personal and organisational security</li><li>Understanding of and commitment to the purpose and values of Plan International</li><li>In depth knowledge of security risk management and associated principles is essential </li><li>Knowledge of Humanitarian/ Human rights/ Refugee Law</li><li>Knowledge of the INGO sector and humanitarian codes of conduct e.g. Sphere, HAP and UN Sec General statement on Sexual Exploitation</li><li>Thorough understanding of the implementation of a security management framework</li><li>Understanding of major incident response mechanisms during crises</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Stakeholder engagement within the humanitarian sector, or a clear network of personal contacts</li><li>Teamwork and strong influencing, negotiation, and representation skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively at all levels</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment, balancing between multiple competing priorities</li><li>Strong analytical skills in a changing security environment</li><li>Proven skills in concise and succinct report writing</li><li>Strong leadership and decision-making skills while working under pressure and with limited information</li><li>Proven skills to use technology and strong IT literacy</li><li>Fluent in English (written and spoken) and Arabic</li></ul><p>Intersted please send your application through : <a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54874&company=PlanInt&st=349490CB33510AF8C9F049302C159BA2364667B1">https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54874&company=PlanInt&st=349490CB33510AF8C9F049302C159BA2364667B1</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Woman Encourage to apply </strong></p>
<p>Vacancy No: 54813<br>Section/Unit: Programme<br>Grade Level: D2<br>Supervisor: Head of Program Implementation<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Duration: One Year<br>Closing Date: 01 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p><p> </p><p>Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.</p><p> </p><p>Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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.</p><p> </p><p>For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.</p><p> </p><p>We won’t stop until we are all equal.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><ul><li>The Project Manager will report to the Head of Program Implementation with dotted lines to the Program Area Manager. She/he will work collaboratively with the respective Program Implementation Managers in each of the project sites. She/he supervises a project team based in the Program Area.</li><li>She/he is authorized to manage the project approved budget.</li><li>Lead the project security matters and the affairs of the project and partners.</li><li>Provide direct technical guidance during the project execution and ensure efficiency in the processes and effectiveness in achieving the planned objective in a manner to reach the desired outcomes and impact.</li><li>Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Project coordinators and Officers to ensure that the global program quality framework and other relevant policies (e.g Safeguarding, child protection, security and gender equality policies) are embedded within the PA day to day operations and project teams are competent, committed to move forward with their implementation. </li><li>Strengthening capacity for behavioural change communication for Gender, FGM and Early Child Marriage.</li><li>Ensure that, Humanitarian Emergency Response Interventions are delivered timely, with quality and full alignment with Humanitarian core principles and standards.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Accountabilities</p><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Project Stakeholder Management</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Manage the partnership agreement with the Local Implementing Partners and Co applicant.</li><li>Have solid working relationship with all the project key stakeholders and Community leaders. </li><li>Community Based Organizations, CSOs and LNGOs are supervised, mentored, supported and agreed upon capacity building plans are rolled-out.</li><li>Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities and progress and are in a position to accept project deliverables.</li><li>Manage information flows between country office/Program department and the Project stakeholder. </li><li>Manage project related security matters and ensure keeping all concerned are accurately and promptly informed about the status of project security at any point in time during the project period.</li><li>Develop and maintain effective partnerships and alliances that facilitate proper implementation of the project.</li><li>Management of project representation matters and ensures attendance of all relevant coordination forums, networks and event at PA Level.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Project Management</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Develop detailed annual work plans for the project and enforce adherence of all to the plan and subsequently approved amendments.</li><li>Develop the project mapping, create and manage the PO in the SAP\PMERL systems, ensure all modification and SAP related reports is updated in timely manner.</li><li>Manage the project budget, including project procurement management, and ensure avoidance of over/under expenditure; ensure judicious expending of the project funds; and demonstrate value for money in the outcomes and impact of the project.</li><li>Manage project risks, funding, and ensure keeping all concerned are accurately and promptly informed about the status of project.</li><li>Lead the project team develop their knowledge and skills of appropriate nature to the project; guide and motivate them towards excellence performance all through the project period and ensure continuous appraisal of the performance of each.</li><li>Maintain and apply Plans’ standards of practice, policies and procedures.</li><li>Manage the partnership agreement(s) with the implementing partner.</li><li>Ensure that child protection and safeguarding measures are integrated into all processes, practices and activities of the project engages in.</li><li>Conduct site visits regularly to monitor implementation and submit monthly M&E reports on project progress and recommendations for corrective actions if any.</li><li>Ensure that an effective communication system is developed and maintained to the satisfaction of all clients.</li><li>Responsible for project level administration, procurements, project office establishment, recruitment of project staff and other related human resources issues.</li><li>Maintain coordination and close relationship with Plan’s relevant departments (program management, Resource Mobilization, Accounts and the relevant function).</li><li>Provide guidance, leadership, coaching and support for project coordinators and assess their performance following performance standards and HR systems.</li><li>Ensure that the Donor reporting requirements-which are stated in the FAD and other project and donor agreements-are met properly and timely.</li><li>Facilitate and participate effectively in project audits, reviews and evaluation.</li><li>Ensure that proper documentation of the project’s interventions and activities is maintained.</li><li>Establish master project files with all key project documents, memo, communications, reports and stories are well documented and archived </li><li>Ensure that project closing process in terms financial audit, final evaluation (internal and external) project completion report (PCR), financial commitment, partner advance well clear before close the project </li></ul><ol><li><strong>Budget Management </strong></li></ol><ul><li>Manage the project budget, including project procurement management, and ensure avoidance of over/under expenditure as per donor guidelines.</li><li>Manage project costs in such a way that the project budget is managed with cost effectiveness and demonstrate value for money in the outcomes and impact of the project.</li><li>Ensure that PIS rules and donors regulations concerning finance, procurement and human resources are adhered to;</li><li>Submit Budget versus Actual (BVA analysis) with explanation for variances; including PO modification when needed, and develop monthly cash forecast </li><li>Ensure financial reports, Budget versus actual, and quarterly reports monitoring, are revised and all related accounting documentation are done as required by Plan International policy and the project donor requirements </li><li>Submit Cost Recovery reports (admin/HR analysis from each project).</li></ul><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Technical Skills</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Develop technical and strategic papers on how the project milestones will be implemented and approved by Plan International Head of Program.</li><li>Proven experience and skills in implementing multi sector projects that include FSL, child protection at protracted community and emergency settings with special attention on community-based interventions and community development. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of Community mobilization, and technical knowledge on FSL, child protection, project coordination and understanding of general protection issue will be an advantage </li><li>Demonstrated experience in negotiating technical priorities and developing tools to define and focus on priority outcomes</li><li>Demonstrate the ability and fulfil his/ her roles and responsibilities in line with Plan International code of conduct, Child Protection Policy, values and principles, and to report to the line-manager regularly on the basis of defined key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Ability to work with different people from different backgrounds and willing to travel to deep field locations.</li><li><strong>Skills to solve problems and create</strong> common ground with ability to make project related decisions.</li><li>Support proposal development to increase Plan’s portfolio in the sectors by submitting gender transformative concept notes and proposals.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:</strong></li><li><strong>Capacity Building:</strong></li><li><strong>Representations:</strong></li><li><strong>Others</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Develop and apply project MER tools that allow (i) proper planning of project activities, milestones and reporting dates and (ii) and tracking of girls and children reached.</li><li>Monitor the project as pe the M&E framework and attend project review meetings. </li><li>Document lessons learned cases studies properly and archived by carrying out regular project/program reviews.</li><li>To identify the needs and support development of staff and partners to increase their competence in project delivery.</li><li>To participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff when asked to do so.</li><li>Management of project representation matters and ensures attendance of all relevant coordination forums and events at locality levels.</li><li>Develop and maintain processes to ensure exert of high value liaison effort with Government Authorities, the donor, humanitarian community etc. on matters related to the project.</li><li>Any other functions and responsibilities of appropriate nature to project coordination assigned by the supervisor.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Dealing with Problems: </p><ul><li>An ability to manage staff working under pressure and build excellent working relationships </li><li>Required to synthesize and analyse feedback from a wide range of actors (including management, NGOs local government etc) </li><li>Ability to collect information, analyse and make decisions related to the project following delegation of his/her authority.</li></ul><p>Key relationships</p><p><strong>Internal Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>Head of Program Implementation– High level of communication to to give support and management guidance provide hand holding . to understand the model and to respond to queries </li><li>Program Area Managers – High level of Communication to report, seek approvals, sharing views to strengthen the program areas and to ensure continues support for the program.</li><li>Programme Quality – High level of communication to seek support and provide hand holding support to understand the policy and to respond to queries as well as implementation of feedback mechanisms at the community level. </li><li>Support services – Daily communication for better coordination, integration and team work to achieve inclusive integrated organizational strategy, objectives and goals </li><li>Regular communication with program department in CO to share work progress and updates and technical follow up.</li><li>M&E Coordinator, Area finance coordinators, Security Coordinators, Support services coordinators- frequent level of communication seeking support and coordinate the project implementation </li><li>Ability to communicate professional; internally with peer coordinators within the Program area, (PA) and other Plan PAs, Plan CO, while externally with stakeholders within the state, at community level plus local authorities.</li><li>National Organizations (NOs); to communicate project progress and seeking technical support in full coordination with Business development department.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>External Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>Partners – high level of communication to share and understand progress of the program.</li><li>National Offices: effective communication with the concerned NOs and sharing of required information.</li><li>Advisory\steering Committee – Low level of communication in form of sharing program outcomes on quarterly basis.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p>Technical expertise, skills and knowledge</p><ol><li><strong>Skills Required:</strong></li><li>A bachelor degree in field of Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture, Management, Rural development or related field, or a three years Diploma with up to 7 years of experiences in project management within emergency and development context.</li><li>Minimum of up to 3 years’ experience in the project management at field level with at least up to 1 year in a similar position, with a track record of success and results achieved</li><li>Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO is a critical advantage.</li><li>Work experience in community-based program or project management in the humanitarian FSL & protection and community management sectors is preferred.</li><li>Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills, and possess presentation skills </li><li>Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills in both Arabic and English languages </li><li>Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints, and Proficiency in written and spoken English.</li><li>Good skills of people management, team building and understanding of decision-making process </li><li>Good report writing skills and someone committed to organisations and donors’ policies </li><li>Good skills in spread sheet and word processing computer application</li><li>Ability to communication via internet, emails and Microsoft team </li><li>Ability to respond and solve challenges at first stage.</li><li>Ability to document program knowledge.</li><li>Ability to think creatively for development of new ideas and for presenting them to others.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to cope up with stress and managing work effectively.</li><li>Demonstrated Leadership skills to maintain team work and to build capacity of team members.</li><li>Demonstrate high integrity, budget management skills, project motoring and tracking of project expenses </li><li>Someone oriented and familiar with program system such as SAP, & YODA would be an advantage and ready to engage and adapt to new system </li><li>Possess strong knowledge and skills in humanitarian standards, sphere standards, representing Plan in relevant sector coordination mechanisms etc</li><li>Have good knowledge and understanding of Gender issues, girl’s equality and aware with gender marker would be a huge advantage </li></ol><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Knowledge and expertise: </strong></li></ol><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, donors, community-based organizations, and the private sector.</li><li>Established relationship with and/or substantive knowledge of FLS, Child protection, and community mobilization </li></ul><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Essential</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Spoken and written proficiency in English. Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.</li></ul><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Desirable:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Understanding and commitment to Plan International values, mission and mandate.</li><li>Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level based on Plan</li></ul><p><i>Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>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.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>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.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>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.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the </i><a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme"><i>Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.</i></a><i> In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.</i></p><p><i><strong>Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>In addition to the Motivation letter and your updated CV, please attach copies of your academic certificates, experience certificates, and either your passport or your national ID card. These documents are required to complete the review of your application.</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><strong>Application link: </strong><a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54813&company=PlanInt&st=F4EB119FF71EF9E75E63E5BF23B3EF9FEF5D006F"><strong>https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54813&company=PlanInt&st=F4EB119FF71EF9E75E63E5BF23B3EF9FEF5D006F</strong></a><strong> </strong> </p><h2><strong>Women are strongly encourage to apply</strong></h2><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>Vacancy No: 54822<br>Section/Unit: Support Service<br>Grade Level: C2<br>Supervisor: Area Support Service Coordinator<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Duration: 1 year<br>Closing Date: 07 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p>ROLE PURPOSE<br>Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.<br>We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. <br>We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.<br>S/he will provide a proactive and comprehensive procurement and support service to the Eastern Sudan Program Area Offices team as well as provide assistance on procurement processes and policies to ensure that the needed procurement services are in place in line with Plan Policies and Guidelines<br>This role will lead the procurement services for Eastern Sudan Program Area, under the Support Services Department, the person will report directly to the SSC and will work with the CO procurement team. The role is tasked to ensure quality and compliance with relevant corporate standards as well as GoS regulations and policies (VAT, Performa and Final invoices … etc.)</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE</strong></p><p>The Procurement Officer will report to the Support Service Coordinator and will work collaboratively with the respective Support Service team at PA level.</p><p>The Procurement Officer mainly focus on the following dimensions of roles:</p><p>o Responsible for general Procurement in ESPA offices<br>o Provide strategic and technical guidance on procurement activities that support the implementation of PLAN Global and Country Strategies.<br>o Maintaining a good working relationship with partners and vendors at PA level<br>o Overseeing all international procurement assignments throughout the Procurement Cycle, from planning to vendor performance evaluation, vendor selection, negotiate price to secure best value for funds expended, monitor on-going vendor performance and maintain performance Notes in procurement database and trackers.<br>o Lead Procurement activities of PA in Emergency contexts.<br>o Ensure that all procurement actions are undertaken in accordance with PLAN’s Procurement Principles and prevailing PLAN Policies and Procedures<br>o Find solutions to procurement challenges with internal teams, Country Office (CO) and other PAs, PLAN suppliers and partners</p><p>ACCOUNTABILITIES<br>Key End Results of the Procurement Officer position: <br> Update the vendor list regularly and register them in SAP <br> Assist on cleaning open items.<br> Always implementing financial policies and procedures.<br> Support in Arranging booking for outside meetings/conferences and workshops<br> SAP vender master data and requisitions focal point.<br> Support in Organizing, provision and monitoring administrative services.<br> Ensuring payment of utilities bills (office telephone lines, water, mDSL P.O. Box, etc.) and cheques are collected and settled<br> Sourcing/Selecting qualified suppliers.<br> RFQ & Negotiation including negotiating best possible price, payment terms, and delivery schedules.<br> Supplier relationship management, measuring & managing supplier performance (price, delivery, and quality) and identifying supplier risks.<br> Assess business needs and prepare specifications, source vendor or supplier, participate in Discovery and decision-making processes, and coordinate approval process for larger Purchases.<br> Arrange for staff on official trip accommodation <br> Maintain and report on the effectiveness of the procurement function using objective Measures.<br> Booking for staff & guest is done in the appropriate location following with Safety and security advice.<br> Arrange for accommodation (Hotel, Apartment etc... and meals for visitors as most appropriate.<br> Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.<br>KEY RELATIONSHIPS<br>Internal Communication<br> Area Support Service Coordinator: Regular communication on issues related to the procurement issues.<br> Fleet/Admin Officer: Regular communication on issues related to the administration issues<br> Programme Area Manager: High level of communication to report, seek approvals, sharing reports and views to strengthen the program areas and to ensure continues support for the procurement quality and compliance with Plan policies.<br> CO Procurement Specialist, Support services including other supports function: Regular communication for better coordination, integration and team work to achieve inclusive integrated organizational strategy, objectives and goals <br>External Communication<br>● Suppliers, Service providers: high level of communication to ensure timely and quality delivery of services and materials.</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p>TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE<br>Essential<br>● Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.<br>● Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient Operations team;<br>● Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues;<br>● Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.<br>● Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.<br>● Demonstrate understanding of Plan International admin and HR policy and procedures.<br>Desirable<br>● Able to work with little supervision in humanitarian emergency and development context<br>● Good interpersonal and team working skills<br>● Data management and reporting skills<br>● Computer and System knowledge, SAP, MS word and excel<br>● At least 2 years’ experience in administration and HR functions in INGOs<br>● Communication, facilitation, coordination and negotiation skills is required.</p><p>PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE<br>We are open and accountable<br>● Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.<br>● Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.<br>● Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.<br>● Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.<br>● Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people<br>We strive for lasting impact<br>● Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.<br>● Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.<br>● Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.<br>● Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.<br>We work well together<br>● Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.<br>● Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.<br>● Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.<br>● Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</p><p>We are inclusive and empowering<br>● Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.<br>● Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.<br>● Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.<br>● Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</p><p>PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT<br>● The position will be based in Kassala with some internal travels within Plan International Sudan – Eastern Sudan program area and other PAs. <br>● To work under high stress.</p><p> </p><p><i>Application link:- </i><a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54822&company=PlanInt&st=DE2FCA4A6E2C37114E6F29566F537EC99C2E3503"><i>https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54822&company=PlanInt&st=DE2FCA4A6E2C37114E6F29566F537EC99C2E3503</i></a><i> </i></p><p> </p><p>In addition to the Motivation letter and your CV, please attach copies of your academic certificates, experience certificates, and either your passport or your national ID card. These documents are required to complete the review of your application.</p><h2><strong>Women are strongly encouraged to apply</strong></h2><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>Section/Unit: Supply Chain<br>Grade Level: D1/8<br>Supervisor: Head of Supply Chain<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Khartoum - Portsudan<br>Duration: 1 Year - Extendable<br>Closing Date: 05 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>Purpose of the Role:</strong></p><p> </p><p>The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting effective, efficient, compliant and timely supply chain operations to ensure that Plan International has the goods, services and works required to deliver its programmes.</p><p>The position supports the planning, coordination and monitoring of procurement and logistics activities, ensuring compliance with Plan International policies, procedures, delegated authorities and donor requirements while achieving value for money, operational efficiency and appropriate risk management.</p><p>The role works closely with Programme, Finance, HR, Administration, Security and other departments, as well as suppliers, service providers and partners</p><p><strong>Management Scope, Reporting lines, Key Relations</strong></p><p><strong>Reports to</strong>: Head of Supply Chain</p><p> </p><p><strong>Direct reports: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Administration Officer</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Communications and Working Relationships:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Internal:</strong></p><ul><li>Head/Supply Chain Manager</li><li>Programme Managers</li><li>Project Managers</li><li>Finance Department</li><li>HR/P&C</li><li>Administration</li><li>Security</li><li>Senior Management/Country Leadership Team</li><li>Field Offices</li><li>Regional and Global Supply Chain teams</li></ul><p><strong>External:</strong></p><ul><li>Project/Program partners</li><li>Service providers including hotels/lodges, transport and garages </li><li>Local government authorities include custom, traffic etc</li><li>External Auditors</li><li>Other INGOs/UN agencies</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Level of contact with children</strong></p><p><strong>Low level</strong>: occasional interaction with children and young people </p><p>Physical Environment</p><ul><li>The position is typical office environment with 40% travel in Plan International’s programming areas. </li></ul><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong><br><strong>Operational Management and Oversight </strong></p><p><br><strong>1</strong>.<strong> Logistics and Operational Support (20%)</strong><br>• Coordinate Fleet management as per the Global Fleet Policy and donor guidelines <br>• Coordinate receipt, allocation, transfer, maintenance and appropriate disposal of Fleet <br>• Review fleet right sizing on a yearly basis <br>• Ensure all fleet movements are planned and optimised. <br>• Monitor, update and document all fleet costs (paperwork and FMS) <br>• Ensure all vehicles are maintained and inspected on time according to manufacturers’ guidance and operations. Arrange any repairs, defects, or breakdowns. <br>• Ensure valid driving licenses for all drivers. <br>• Facilitate training sessions and share knowledge with the fleet team. <br>• Ensure data is input regularly and correctly in FMS and produce and submit monthly fleet report <br>• Review fleet data accuracy, monitor fleet costs and Provide projection on fleet costs. <br>• Arrange transportation from suppliers to the office/warehouse, as necessary. <br>• Check and sign each vehicles log-sheet every week, develop history file for each vehicles & motorbikes. <br>• Approve and sign weekly/monthly logbook, trip, and fuel records, monitors utilization, maintenance and fuel consumption for all vehicles <br>• Maintain a vehicle inventory for the offices and advise about vehicle allocation; carry out a monthly analysis on office and rental vehicles usage for decision making <br>• Process travel arrangements of Plan staff/visitors for international/domestic sectors.<br>• Coordinate and manage effective administrative and office support services to ensure the smooth, efficient, and compliant operation of the Country Office and field offices</p><p><br><strong>2. Procurement Management 20%</strong><br>• Coordinate procurement processes for goods, services and works in accordance with Plan International procedures.<br>• Review Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to ensure appropriate specifications, approvals, budget information and supporting documents are available.<br>• Coordinate RFQs, RFPs, tenders and other sourcing processes according to applicable thresholds and procedures.<br>• Ensure appropriate competition, transparency, fairness and segregation of duties throughout procurement processes.<br>• Prepare and/or review bid analysis, evaluation documents, tender committee submissions, purchase orders and contracts.<br>• Support negotiation with suppliers to achieve competitive prices, appropriate quality, delivery schedules and favourable contractual conditions.<br>• Ensure procurement transactions are properly recorded in SAP/ERP systems.<br>• Monitor procurement lead times and ensure timely delivery of goods and services</p><p><br><strong>3. Asset, Inventory and Stock management 30%</strong><br>• Manage inventory levels, including tracking stock levels, monitoring inventory movement, Investigate and escalate discrepancies and identifying opportunities for improvement.<br>• Timely update fixed asset registration according to the organization’s asset management policy <br>• Supervise all store transactions to be carried out in compliance with Supply Chain Policy and Procedures <br>• Coordinate Incident management of assets, Inventory and Stock <br>• Ensure appropriate utilisation of assets (safety, security, quality, cost) as per set guidelines. <br>• Organise and coordinate periodic inventory counts-administration. <br>• Report on inventory count results <br>• Prepare a list for disposal and reports for disposal and replenishment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>4. Customs Clearance Management (5%)</strong><br>• Facilitate processes for clearing imported goods from the air or land ports ensuring that customs regulations are followed, and necessary tax exemptions are obtained <br>• Work with customs brokers to facilitate clearance, including submission of documentation and payment of duties.<br>• Prepare and review customs documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.<br>• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, including tariffs, taxes, and trade agreements.</p><p><br><strong>5. Team Management: (10%)</strong><br>• Recruit, grow and retain staff, performance management, including coaching, monitoring, capacity building, creating positive and enabling working environment<br>• Initiate and lead different capacity development initiatives to the staff members including best practice and experience sharing <br>• Create a positive working environment in which continuous improvement, service-mindedness, transparency and open communications are key value<br>6. Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) Commitment (5%)<br>• Commit and contribute to an environment where children and adult program participants feel respected, supported, safe and protected;<br>• Never act or behave in a manner that results in violence including SHEA against a child, young person or adult or places them at risk of such violence;<br>• Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Safeguarding Policy, PSHEA Policy and COC of Plan International;<br>• Report and respond to safeguarding and SHEA concerns and breaches in line with the applicable procedures of Plan International;<br>• Maintain confidentiality of safeguarding and PSHEA concerns reported; <br>• Ensures that vendors are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;<br>• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.<br>• Ensures that Plan Sudan contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.</p><p><br><strong>7. Dealing with Problems: </strong><br>• Working effectively with multiple cultures and languages<br>• Working effectively to handle the logistics bottleneck and adopt strategies to deal with disruptive supply chain environment.<br>• Smartly negotiate and handle contract issues that will be in the interest of the organization.<br>• Given the wide scope of responsibility and limited resources, it is essential that the post holder is able to effectively manage a variety of tasks and clearly identify priorities.<br>• Analyse different supply chain context to put in place systems and resources for teams to operate efficiently and effectively.<br>• Working in an environment where rapid change might suddenly alter priorities</p><p> </p><p><strong>8. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES</strong><br>• Set high standards for self-behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.<br>• Hold self to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.<br>• Create a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.<br>• Collaborate with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.<br>• Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.</p><p> </p><p><strong>9. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES</strong><br>• Understand relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of the Plan's purpose, values, and global strategy<br>• Manage legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security<br>• Manage activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management.<br> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Technical Expertise, Knowledge and Skills Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives: </strong></p><p><strong>Knowledge</strong>;</p><ul><li>BSC General in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economy or similar. </li><li>At least 4–5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, procurement and/or logistics, preferably within an NGO/INGO or humanitarian environment</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of humanitarian logistics experience with a track record of operational service level and efficiency improvement </li><li>Knowledge of SAP, ERP, TrackPoint systems</li></ul><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong decision-making skills in a matrix environment</li><li>Excellent analytical and negotiation skills are required.</li><li>Strong organizational abilities; able to priorities and manage short-term and continuing projects across diverse themes despite competing deadlines.</li><li>Strong commitment to child safeguarding & Antifraud policies both inside and outside the workplace.</li><li>Ability and experience in adapting to systems & processes</li><li>Strong character traits, including teamwork, striving for high performance, emotional stability, resilience, adaptability, and ability to handle stress, strong initiative and self-motivation, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty and physical fitness to travel are essential.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills, with excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.</li></ul><p>Intersted candidates please apply through : <a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54810&company=PlanInt&st=97C2323CA4DA2116A436B28112EB79B25BCB2F46">https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54810&company=PlanInt&st=97C2323CA4DA2116A436B28112EB79B25BCB2F46</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Woman Encourages to Apply </strong></p>
<p>Vacancy No: (54804<br>Section/Unit: Programme<br>Grade Level: C2<br>Supervisor: Project Coordinator<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Shangle Tobai<br>Duration: One Year<br>Closing Date: 31 August 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p><p> </p><p>Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.</p><p> </p><p>Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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.</p><p> </p><p>For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.</p><p> </p><p>We won’t stop until we are all equal.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p>Dimensions of the Role</p><p>The Case Management Officer will oversee the case management activities. Specifically, ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by ensuring the use of the standardized case management tools, and case management principles are adhered to by the case workers and social workers. Provide training and technical support to the case workers & social workers in consultation with the Project Manager and Area CPiE Coordinator. Coordinate with other child protection agencies on case management and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support services.</p><p> </p><p>Accountabilities</p><p> </p><p><strong>Case management</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure that solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, responses and follow-up for children harmed or at risk of being harmed</li><li>Oversee the activities of the Adolescent Girls Safe Spaces (AGSS) which include GBV case management, PSS and recreational activities, life skills and information sessions. This includes supervision of the AGSS Coordinator and Social workers.</li><li>Review the follow up of cases, and ensure all cases are managed within acceptable timelines.</li><li>Organise weekly case management conferences/ case review with all case workers and social workers to reflect case progress and to accommodate the lessons learned and improve case management system accordingly.</li><li>Supervise and support the case workers or social workers in family visits if necessary</li><li>Support the CPiE Area Manager in the ongoing capacity building of case workers including ensuing that case workers respect confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Documentation</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure the CPIMS+ is set up, regularly updated, analyse for trends in the caseload, and efficiently and confidentially managed in collaboration with the social workers and Case workers.</li><li>Ensure that files, registers and computer databases are used in an appropriate and correct manner and ensure case workers adhere to proper documentation and data protection protocols.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in the Case management taskforce working group at the target location.</li><li>Work with the child protection team to ensure close links between case management and our work with community-based child protection mechanisms and CFSs.</li><li>Coordinate with other agencies offering case management services to children on referral and transfer of cases. This includes providing support to Family Tracing and Reunification activities in collaboration with State Social Welfare.</li><li>Ensure internal referral mechanisms (with other sectors) are in place and cases are appropriately managed and followed up when referred. Link case workers or social workers with service providers to ensure safe referrals to other services such as medical, legal and education/livelihoods interventions.</li><li>Ensure constant and transparent communication and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including community members, community leaders and families</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Submit regular case management reports and ensure that information is kept up to date</li><li>Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of child protection risks in the designated location.</li><li>Share information on field-level successes and challenges with the Area CPiE Coordinator. Ensure that major challenges are flagged early, and addressed in an appropriate way.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Procurement</strong></p><ul><li>Support the preparation of all procurement and administrative documents required for case management implementation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Other support</strong></p><ul><li>Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Key relationships</p><p><strong>Internal Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Programme Area Manager</li><li>Project Manager</li><li>Child Protection Officer</li><li>Area CPiE Coordinator</li><li>Country CPiE Coordinator and Country CPiE Technical Specialist</li><li>Other departmental heads and M&E</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>External Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Implementing Partners</li><li>CP Task force at the field level</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p>Technical expertise, skills and knowledge</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject, (Law, Social Sciences or other related fields)</li><li>A high level of written and spoken English</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Proven ability of mentoring, coaching and training on Child Protection related topics.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Knowledge and expertise</strong></p><ul><li>The post holder is expected to have considerable knowledge of the national and international instruments related to the child rights, child protection minimum standards and safeguarding concepts.</li><li>Substantial experience of working in Child Protection programming in a humanitarian and development context for at least 3-4 years</li><li>Experience working with case files, databases and providing regular documentation</li><li>Strong capacity building/training/coaching/mentoring skills with communities</li><li>Computer knowledge - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Presentation skills</strong><ol><li>Negotiation skills</li><li>Analytical and logical skills</li></ol></li><li><strong>Communication skills</strong><ol><li>Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic languages.</li><li>Good skills in spread sheet and word processing computer application</li><li>Good skills in computer information and communication.</li><li>Excellent skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.</li><li>Ability to think creatively to understand including risks associated children.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to cope up with stress and managing work effectively.</li><li>Demonstrated Leadership skills to maintain teamwork and to build capacity of team members.</li></ol></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding and commitment to Plan International values, mission and mandate.</li><li>Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level based on Plan International’s Country Strategy both among staff and implementing partners.</li></ul><p><i>Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>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.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>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.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>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.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the </i><a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme"><i>Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.</i></a><i> In line with this scheme, we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.</i></p><p><i><strong>Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>In addition to the Motivation letter and your updated CV, please attach copies of your academic certificates, experience certificates, and either your passport or your national ID card. These documents are required to complete the review of your application.</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><strong>Application link:</strong> <a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54804&company=PlanInt&st=EE679E6BB9450F4A8E5BFF710B14585AFCED947F">https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54804&company=PlanInt&st=EE679E6BB9450F4A8E5BFF710B14585AFCED947F</a> </p><h2><strong>Women are strongly encourage to apply</strong></h2>
<p>Vacancy No: 54790<br>Section/Unit: Program<br>Grade Level: D2<br>Supervisor: Area Program Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Algadarif<br>Duration: 1 year<br>Closing Date: 31 August 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p>ROLE Purpose</p><p> </p><p>Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.</p><p> </p><p>This role exists to lead all aspects of project management for <strong>E</strong>ducation <strong>C</strong>an’t <strong>W</strong>ait <strong>ECW</strong>. ECW project aiming at supporting adolescents to exercise their right to access their right to education during emergencies’ situation. The incumbent will ensure overall success by managing the scope, schedule, project resources, risks, project change justification, and engagement with local authorities and other stakeholders. They will work closely with many individuals - members of the project team, implementing partners including the government, contractors, networks and community groups.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p> </p><p><strong>DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE</strong></p><p> </p><p>The position reports to the PAM: Child Protection, and will supervise two technical staff under the project, with performance review to be done in conjunction with area or department heads. The Project manager work closely with the AFC, Programme Leads for Education and SRHR, MERL team, and Director of Influencing. Interaction occurs regularly and monthly.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Accountabilities</strong></p><p> </p><p>In accordance with the project management responsibilities, the incumbent will be accountable for ensuring the performance of all the activities, budget and calendar required to conduct the work associated to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and closure phases of the project. Thus, accountabilities are as follows:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Scope and Schedule Management</strong></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Project Planning</strong></i></p><ul><li>Ensure a comprehensive project plan is developed that covers the detailed direct project outputs and the indirect work<ul><li>Launch activities plan – interim staffing, systems, security, transportation</li><li>HR & training plan - recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, skill-building</li><li>Communications plan - reporting, stakeholder meetings, project publicity</li><li>Monitoring, Evaluation & Research plan - Base-line surveys, issue surveys/research, site visits, etc.</li><li>Risk management plan</li><li>Procurement plan</li><li>Detailed project scope plan, schedule, and expenditure forecast</li><li>Close-out activities</li></ul></li><li>Complete all the project set-up processes to recruit and hire staff, for initial activities, and spend on procurements regarding key purchases</li><li>Update the project and MERL global system with project detailed plans, and ensure all modifications are done timely</li><li>Complete all authorisation including by Government, partner NGO related agreements or memoranda of understanding</li><li>Ensure a reiterative regular process of planning is maintained throughout the life of the project</li><li>Develop project schedule recovery measures in case of delays to ensure outputs are delivered to donor expectations</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>Project Governance & Accountability</strong></i></p><ul><li>Establish and manage project governance structures to make decisions (country project committee) and share project information with stakeholders (local coordination forum)</li><li>Ensure voices and perspectives of girls, boys, youths, marginalised groups are heard throughout implementation of the project</li><li>Ensure project participants and beneficiaries have access and utilise the child-friendly feedback and reporting mechanism</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>Project Implementation</strong></i></p><ul><li>Formally launch the project to introduce it to stakeholders, and ensure consistent understanding</li><li>Support the project team in activity execution in a timely fashion and in consideration of emergency contexts including prevention of COVID-19 for project participants</li><li>Follow-up on timely & effective budget utilisation, including full cost recovery in accordance with Plan policies and guidance, and donor regulations</li><li>Conduct & document monthly detailed transaction reviews and budget versus actual analysis, and modify forecast expenditure according to organisational deadlines</li><li>Ensure project issues/ problems are recorded and resolved timely</li><li>Implement risk mitigation measures and ensure the project risk register is maintained throughout implementation</li><li>Maintain timely and accurate communication to meet donor compliance needs, and keep the project team informed</li><li>Lead the timely production and submission of project reports per contractual grant and Plan International management reporting schedules, including for aggregated reporting to the thematic programmes</li><li>Facilitate adequate preparation for and participate in project audits</li><li>Introduce team collaboration spaces and keep updated the project information </li><li>Ensure close follow-up on procurement, logistics, and asset management required to support project progress</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning</strong></i></p><ul><li>Ensure there is continuous review and regular site visits to monitor project progress and determine if planned activities are actually delivered as expected, including taking corrective action when needed, and keeping a close eye on project assumptions</li><li>Ensure schedule and contract monitoring to keep outputs on track</li><li>Ensure evaluations are done as scheduled to measure project effectiveness, achievement of outcomes and elicit lessons for future improvements</li><li>Regularly review how systemically the project team is measuring progress, and ensuring quality beneficiary, output and outcome indicator tracking</li><li>Allocate and monitor utilisation of time and funds allocated for all M&E tasks</li><li>Identify responsibilities, involve stakeholders and project beneficiaries in participatory processes to gather verify & process data</li><li>Ensure a full data cycle where data is consistently and regularly collected, reviewed, summarised, analysed and feedback to relevant stakeholders</li><li>Manage project data in accordance with organisational procedures, ensuring data integrity and proper storage</li></ul><p><i><strong>Project Closure & Transition</strong></i></p><ul><li>Ensure the project sustainability strategy is fully implemented and concluded with the end of the project</li><li>Ensure project closure activities are completed excellently with clear output or outcome handovers to relevant stakeholders, including partner organisation if appropriate</li><li>Verify the project scope completion and confirm with beneficiaries the acceptance of deliverables</li><li>As the need may be, ensure timely no-cost or additional cost continuation of the project to finish activities</li><li>Identify and recommend what elements of the project to replicate, including new target areas or populations</li><li>Ensure administrative closure processes are complete, including releasing or reassigning staff, project files archived, and project equipment, facilities, vehicles and other assets are disposed of or reallocated</li><li>Monitor that with the project accountant that all donor funding is received, all receivables liquidated, and all payables paid</li><li>Follow-up with relevant department heads that all contracts are closed out, and that the donor receives, reviews & accepts the deliverables</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>People Management</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of project staff</li><li>Develop the capacity of the team including partner staff, by reviewing competence levels, and determining capacity development options to support project delivery and outcomes</li><li>Manage the project team by identifying staff assignments, and promoting and assessing performance</li><li>Ensure timesheet records are maintained for all staff working on the project</li><li>Ensure timely staff performance reporting in accordance with organisational requirements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and manage stakeholder relationships, communication, and roles and responsibilities, and monitor overall participation in project implementation</li><li>Involve key project stakeholders often and at key decision points to ensure control, ownership, and project success</li><li>Manage partnership, technical and any other agreements with various key stakeholders related to the project in the field and at the country office level.</li><li>Represent the project in relevant coordination forums and events at national state level.</li><li>Ensure the project is coordinated with other state and national programmes or alliances</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Risk and Issue Management</strong></p><ul><li>Continuously manage project risks by reviewing, identifying new risks, prioritising, assigning ownership, taking mitigation actions, tracking, and reporting risks</li><li>Ensure all concerned are accurately and promptly informed about the status of project risks</li><li>Maintain an issue log and ensure timely resolution </li><li>As part of risk and issue management, ensure change requests are recorded and made timely, and with the participation of key stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding Children & Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for safeguarding children and young people, and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policies including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures</li><li>Apply do-no harm principles for beneficiaries, and conflict sensitive measures to protect staff</li></ul><p>Key relationships</p><p><strong>Internal Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>PAM – High level reporting, seeking approvals, sharing views to strengthen the project & ensure continues support.</li><li>Deputy CD and Head of Programmes – High level strategic support and decision-making</li><li>Head of Influencing and Gender – strategic and tactical direction for influencing, gender, and advocacy</li><li>Communication and Campaigns coordinator – Technical support to design & implement communication and campaign activities</li><li>MERL Specialist</li><li>Operational support – for finance transactions and reporting, logistics, security and supply chain support services</li></ul><p><strong>External Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>Partners (consortium, CSO, Government) – high level of communication to share and understand progress of the program.</li><li>Advisory\steering Committee – Low level of communication in form of sharing program outcomes on quarterly basis.</li><li>Plan International Netherlands – high level interaction for project management and donor compliance on various deliverables</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p>Technical expertise, skills and knowledge</p><p> </p><p><strong>Experience & Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in social studies, human rights, or reproductive health, master’s degree is added advantage</li><li>Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a similar position with at least 3 years working in education in emergencies field. </li><li>Knowledge of gender equality, education, reproductive health, lobbying, and advocacy programming</li><li>Previous experience working with international development and or humanitarian NGOs</li><li>Work experience in participatory community-based programming, education, protection, and civil society strengthening is preferred</li><li>Proven experience leading project teams, being a team player, and demonstrably co-operative with members of other teams</li><li>A proven record of effective management of and commitment to agreed M&E indicators</li><li>Proven experience in managing complex and sensitive relationships and partnerships</li><li>Good understanding of community emergency issues, with experience of working directly with local NGOs or communities</li><li>Good understanding of development project management and governance and related methodologies and tools</li></ul><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Promotes innovation and learning</li><li>Ability to work in a challenging, post-conflict complex environment</li><li>Excellent inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English languages </li><li>Strong planning, organisational skills, time management and attention to details</li><li>Comfortable managing multiple tasks, works well under pressure</li><li>Significant capacity building skills and demonstrated leadership skills</li><li>Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities</li><li>Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment</li><li>Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills</li><li>Excellent networking, partnership, and coordination skills</li><li>Strong strategic independent thinker</li><li>Financial management and budgeting skills</li><li>Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel)</li></ul><p>Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills</p><p>Plan International’s Values in Practice</p><p><strong>We are open and accountable</strong></p><ol><li>Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.</li><li>Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.</li><li>Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.</li><li>Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.</li><li>Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people</li></ol><p><strong>We strive for lasting impact</strong></p><ol><li>Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.</li><li>Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.</li><li>Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.</li><li>Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.</li></ol><p><strong>We work well together</strong></p><ol><li>Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.</li><li>Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.</li><li>Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.</li><li>Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</li></ol><p> </p><p><strong>We are inclusive and empowering</strong></p><p> </p><ol><li>Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.</li><li>Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.</li><li>Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.</li><li>Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</li></ol><p> </p><p>Physical Environment</p><p>Typically combination of community and office environment with significant field visit demands.</p><p>Level of contact with children</p><p> </p><p><i>High: Frequent interaction with children and young adults</i></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/acme?fbacme_o=recruiting&_s.crb=EWvCfrnF3rvCjXOwqFUvH7PqyXIx5vjIHxoWkNRDjgk%3d&recruiting_os=jobreqDetail&recruiting_ns=jobreqDetail&recruiting_mode=54790"><i> </i></a><i>Application link:- </i><a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54790&company=PlanInt&st=3571268F9201DDCCE948417E1F75173ABA60ED46"><i>https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54790&company=PlanInt&st=3571268F9201DDCCE948417E1F75173ABA60ED46</i></a><i> </i></p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>In addition to the Motivation letter and your CV, please attach copies of your academic certificates, experience certificates, and either your passport or your national ID card. These documents are required to complete the review of your application.</strong></p><h2><br><strong>Women are strongly encouraged to apply</strong></h2></td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>Vacancy No: 54792<br>Section/Unit: Program<br>Grade Level: C2<br>Supervisor: Project Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Algadarif<br>Duration: 1 year<br>Closing Date: 31 August 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>Role PURPOSE</strong></p><p>Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.</p><p>We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. </p><p>We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.</p><p>The role is to provide technical support to the design, implementation and monitoring of the <strong>Early Childhood Education</strong> (ECE) activities in the project in the target project locations with a special focus on improving access to early childhood education in Kassala State, through ensuring 550 children 0-5 years old are enrolled ECE centers in in the targeted localities. </p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><ul><li><strong>Dimensions of the Role</strong></li></ul><p>The Program Officer – is a key person among the teams, the areas of his/her role is mainly focus on the following 04 dimensions of roles:</p><ul><li>Ensure that all project activities under his\her responsibility are implemented as planned and facilitate for smooth implementation.</li><li>Ensuring good management of project partners.</li><li>Ensure good working relationship with all the key stakeholders including, Kassala State’ Ministry of Education (SMOE), localities Level - Departments of Primary Education (DPE), PTAs and target communities.</li><li>Ensure and participate effectively in reporting for Donors and other partners reporting requirements-which are stated in the FAD and project agreements- in proper and timely manner.</li><li>Actively participate in the design and implementation of new initiatives that would improve the existing project. Lead these initiatives where appropriate. </li><li>Support proposal development for new project proposals, as necessary.</li><li><strong>Accountabilities</strong><ul><li>Ensure that project activities are implemented in compliance with Plan and Donors quality standards and performance measures.</li><li>Work closely with the Project Manger to achieve project objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.</li><li>Oversee that the approved projects activities are implemented according to the approved budget lines and time frames.</li><li>Ensure that cost effectiveness is maintained in all implemented project activities.</li><li>Maintain effective monitoring for the project’s interventions and in coordination with Project Manager undertake necessary corrective actions if need arises.</li><li>Produce monitoring and progress reports on regular basis.</li><li>Participate effectively in project reviews and evaluation.</li><li>Achieve proper documentation of the project’s interventions under his\her scope of responsibility.</li><li>Achieve proper management and achieve regular field visits and reports. </li><li>Insure development of various ECE models (such as neighbourhood preschools, seasonal preschool, ALP for ECE etc) and construction/rehabilitation, furnishing, and equipment of 22 ECE centres.</li><li>Insure creation of a teacher training manual for each of the ECE models.</li><li>Insure creation of a monitoring tool to measure the quality of ECE sessions. ECE monitoring tool will be created to measure the quality of the ECE programme. </li><li>Insure conduction of quarterly teacher trainings for ECE teachers. </li><li>Insure conduction of ECE awareness campaign targeting parents and other community members. </li><li>Insure creation of a parenting programme curriculum based on the classroom curriculum. A ‘Learning at home’ curriculum will be developed. </li><li>Insure creation of a monitoring tool to measure the quality of parenting sessions.</li><li>Insure conduction of quarterly teacher trainings on how to conduct parenting programmes in their respective preschools. </li><li>Monitor closely activities implemented by the 2 applicants and submit field visits reports.</li><li>Insure partners advances were liquidated on time and that all needed documents were correct and meets donor compliances. </li><li>Work closely with two co-applicants in order to strengthen their capacities while respecting the guidelines of this project. </li><li>To be involved in the implementation of activities as noted <strong>1</strong>. above – particularly technical support on capacity building activities, campaigns, managing the Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) and working with local level actors. </li><li>Necessary information / training, performance monitoring skills acquired by the CBOs. </li><li>Communities properly mobilized and well contributed in the project in order to lead their development process themselves. </li><li>Participate in developing and maintaining of project reporting protocols, both narrative and financial, and ensure accurate and prompt reporting to all concerned (Plan International Sudan, donor, Government of Sudan, and other project stakeholders).</li><li>Work with the project’ partner to ensure that lessons learned case studies are captured and properly documented and archived by carrying out regular project/program reviews.</li><li>Support project manager ensure timely quarterly performance indicator tracking tables. </li><li>Support project manager ensure grant/project management compliance with donor regulation.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Actively participate in the design and implementation of new initiatives that would improve the existing project. Lead these initiatives where appropriate. </strong></li><li><strong>Support proposal development for new project proposals, as necessary.</strong></li><li><strong>Other support </strong></li><li><strong>Ensure that all project activities under his\her responsibility are implemented as planned and facilitate for smooth implementation:</strong></li><li>Ensure that Plan’s and Donor’s policies and procedures are continuously adhered to in all actions contributing to the design, planning, managing and monitoring of project activities.</li><li><strong>Insure good management of project partners (two co-applicants SORD and JASMAR and targeted CBOs and CSOs).</strong></li><li><strong>Ensure and participate effectively in reporting</strong> <strong>for Donors and other partners reporting requirements-which are stated in the FAD and project agreements- in proper and timely manner.</strong></li><li>Collect and compile project data regularly to submit to the project Manager, including case studies, success stories and photographs of project activities.</li><li>Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.</li><li><strong>Key relationships</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Internal Communication</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Project Manager</strong> – High level of Communication to report, seek approvals, sharing views to strengthen the project implementation and to ensure continues needed support.</li><li><strong>Other departmental heads in the Program Area </strong>– Regular communication with Program Area departments to share work progress and updates and technical follow up.</li><li><strong>Project key stakeholders</strong>: Build good working relationship with all the key stakeholders including, the 2 project partners SORD and JASAMR Kassala State’ Ministry of Education (SMOE), localities Level - Departments of Primary Education (DPE), PTAs, and 15 target child focused CSOs and target communities.</li></ul><p><strong>External Communication</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Implementing Partners</strong> – high level of communication with implementing partners to understand their process and progress on implementation of the project and provide the required support.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Technical expertise, skills and knowledge</strong></p><p><strong>Skills </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Presentation skills</strong><ol><li>Negotiation skills </li><li>Facilitation skills s.</li><li>Analytical and logical skill.</li></ol></li><li><strong>Communication skills</strong><ol><li>Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic languages.</li><li>Good skills in spread sheet and word processing computer application</li><li>Good skills in computer information and communication.</li><li>Excellent skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.</li><li>Ability to document progress and trend reports.</li><li>Ability to think creatively to understand including risks associated to internet and social media and present appropriately.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to cope up with stress and managing work effectively.</li></ol></li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge and expertise </strong></p><ul><li>The post holder is expected to have considerable knowledge of the inclusive gender responsive quality education.</li><li>Substantial experience of working in education program at least 2-4 years. </li><li>Considerable experience in working with CSOs, children participation and community mobilization.</li><li>Knowledge of child friendly tools. </li><li>Proven ability to communicate on Education topics with diverse groups.</li><li>Ability to support in the development and roll out of Education project.</li><li>Good development and facilitation skills, including catalysing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups/ partners.</li><li>Strong communicator at all levels with interpersonal skills, ability and commitment to listen to others.</li><li>Working knowledge of programs/projects cycle management.</li><li>Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and key partners.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences or other related fields.</li><li>A high level of written and spoken English</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding and commitment to Plan International values, mission and mandate. </li><li>Sensitization and mobilization of local communities, building capacities and skills of communities, refugees and migrant.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Plan International’s Values in Practice</strong></p><p><strong>We are open and accountable</strong></p><ul><li>Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.</li><li>Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.</li><li>Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.</li><li>Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.</li><li>Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people</li></ul><p><strong>We strive for lasting impact</strong></p><ul><li>Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.</li><li>Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.</li><li>Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.</li><li>Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.</li></ul><p><strong>We work well together</strong></p><ul><li>Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.</li><li>Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.</li><li>Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.</li><li>Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>We are inclusive and empowering</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.</li><li>Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.</li><li>Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.</li><li>Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Physical Environment</p><p><i>[In this section, state “typical office environment”, or conditions such as “must work outside in an extremely hot and humid climate”. Also note if any protective equipment is required.]</i></p><ul><li>Must work in busiest environment outside the office with multi stakeholders.</li><li>Must work outside in an extremely hot and humid climate to perform her/is tasks.</li><li>Must work under high stresses. </li><li>Must work off hours after daily working hours when ever requirement arises. </li></ul><p>Application Link:- <a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54792&company=PlanInt&st=3DFC0408C483EA8ECD78645B8B67FBE4EBD77E5E">https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54792&company=PlanInt&st=3DFC0408C483EA8ECD78645B8B67FBE4EBD77E5E</a> </p><p> </p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>In addition to the Motivation letter and your CV, please attach copies of your academic certificates, experience certificates, and either your passport or your national ID card. These documents are required to complete the review of your application.</strong></p><h2><br><strong>Women are strongly encouraged to apply</strong></h2></td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>Vacancy No: 54784<br>Section/Unit: Programme<br>Grade Level: C2<br>Supervisor: Project Manager- ECHO<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: North Darfur Tawila<br>Duration: One Year<br>Closing Date: 25 August 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p><p> </p><p>Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.</p><p> </p><p>Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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.</p><p> </p><p>For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.</p><p> </p><p>We won’t stop until we are all equal.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><h2><strong>Dimensions of Role:</strong></h2><p><i>Financial measures or statistics relevant to post such as budget; list of direct and indirect reports.</i></p><ul><li>Child Protection in Emergencies Officer will provide overall technical guidance and support to the Child Protection in Emergencies work being implemented in Khartoum funded by ECHO. He is responsible for ensuring that quality programs are implemented and capacities developed of CP team to provide protection to children. </li></ul><p><strong>Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:</strong></p><p><i>“What” is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success</i></p><h2>Key Deliverables</h2><ol><li>The post holder is responsible for project implementation, monitoring, evaluation and review while ensuring quality program delivery of the child protection component of this project.</li><li>Supervise Child Protection in Emergencies Assistants, Data Clerk and Case Workers Officers to ensure timely and quality implementation and monitoring of the project activities;</li><li>Provide technical support to the CP project staff through trainings, mentoring and coaching on key CPiE competencies</li><li>Building the capacity of the caseworkers on case management process, conduct regular case management meetings with them and ensure that all steps of the case management process are followed for each identified case.</li><li>Follow up on PSS and CBCPM activities in target locations.</li><li>Provide monthly child protection narrative report to the Project Manager and the Country Office – CP team</li><li>Provide monthly 5Ws report on CP North Darfur</li><li>Ensure the representation of Plan International in coordination meetings such as the protection cluster, child protection sub-cluster and GBV sub-cluster</li><li>Document learnings gathered during project implementation period</li><li>Ensure CP referral systems are identified, updated and disseminated as appropriate to the project staff, beneficiaries and communities</li><li>Ensure that safeguarding children and young people policy, code of conduct, standards are understood, observed and incidences reported by the project staff and communities.</li><li>Any other tasks required.</li></ol><h2><strong>Dealing with Problems:</strong></h2><p><i>Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them</i></p><ul><li>Facilitating cordial relationships with and among various stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.</li><li>Patience in dealing with difficult children</li><li>Handling conflicting priorities and ad-hoc requests from various stakeholders in the best interest of the Organisation.</li><li>Given the wide scope of responsibility and limited resources, it is essential that the post holder is able to effectively manage a variety of tasks and clearly identify priorities.</li><li>Creativity in developing strong partnerships and in making use of internal and external resources.</li><li>Ensuring active and full participation all stakeholders.</li></ul><h2><strong>Communications and Working Relationships:</strong></h2><p><i>Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact</i></p><p><strong>Internal:</strong></p><ul><li>Project Manager</li><li>CPiE Specialist</li><li>CPiE Coordinator</li><li>Visiting National Offices and Donors staff</li><li>Other Plan staff</li></ul><p><strong>External:</strong></p><ul><li>International/national and state institutions, agencies, clusters and donors</li><li>Children and their families</li><li>Parents and other members of the communities</li><li>Other partners</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives: </strong></p><p><i>Gained through education, training, & experience</i></p><h2>Knowledge </h2><ul><li>A Bachelors’ degree in community development, social sciences, human rights, law, psychology or related field</li><li>A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in child protection work with a humanitarian Organisation.</li><li>Experience in community development programming. </li><li>Experience in report writing.</li><li>Experience in carrying out assessments, situation analysis, and produce work plans.</li><li>Awareness of child protection issues in Sudan.</li><li>Fluent in English (both oral and written). Working knowledge of local Arabic and/or other local languages will be an added advantage.</li></ul><h2>Skills</h2><ul><li>Coordination and leadership skills.</li><li>Excellent analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills.</li><li>Excellent writing skills, for both research and communication purposes.</li><li>Innovative and field oriented Good interpersonal skills</li></ul><h2>Behaviors.</h2><ul><li>Committed and able to adhere to humanitarian values and standards, especially in child protection.</li><li>Focused and result oriented </li><li>Dynamic and capable of mobilizing and organization children</li><li>Ability to adopt to the norms of the community </li><li>Humble and respectful</li><li>Ability to work in a team</li></ul><p>Plan International’s Values in Practice</p><p><strong>We are open and accountable</strong></p><ol><li>Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.</li><li>Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.</li><li>Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.</li><li>Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.</li><li>Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people</li></ol><p><strong>We strive for lasting impact</strong></p><ol><li>Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.</li><li>Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.</li><li>Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.</li><li>Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.</li></ol><p><strong>We work well together</strong></p><ol><li>Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.</li><li>Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.</li><li>Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.</li><li>Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</li></ol><p> </p><p><strong>We are inclusive and empowering</strong></p><p> </p><ol><li>Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.</li><li>Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.</li><li>Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.</li><li>Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</li></ol><p> </p><p><strong>Physical Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Typically, office environment with more of field visit demands.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Level of contact with children</strong></p><p> </p><p>Frequent interaction with children</p><p> </p><p>Application link: <a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54784&company=PlanInt&st=50DB480597C29FBF2E90790141BB8747C7EB89D9">https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54784&company=PlanInt&st=50DB480597C29FBF2E90790141BB8747C7EB89D9</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>In addition to the Motivation letter and your CV, please attach copies of your academic certificates, experience certificates, and either your passport or your national ID card. These documents are required to complete the review of your application.</strong></p><h2><br><strong>Women are strongly encouraged to apply</strong></h2>