Project Manager Education - SPAD

The Organisation

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.

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.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Project Manager (SPAD) will provide

Leadership and management for the implementation of the “Supporting Children Affected by Armed Conflicts in North and South Kordofan” project funded by the European Commission (EC). This role ensures the project’s objectives are met effectively, adheres to Plan International and donor policies, and promotes gender and child protection measures. Reporting to the Kordofan Area Program Manager, the Project Manager will oversee all project phases, from planning and monitoring to evaluation, while fostering partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

The position involves overseeing

All aspects of the grant, including planning, implementation, and compliance. This includes managing project risks, budgets, and partnerships, as well as leading a team to achieve high performance. The Project Manager will ensure effective coordination with government stakeholders, donors, and partners, and will represent the project in relevant forums. Responsibilities also include integrating child protection mechanisms, maintaining security protocols, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to all stakeholders. Additionally, the role will involve capacity building for partners and staff, as well as facilitating project audits, reviews, and evaluations.

Essential criteria for this role include

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as nutrition or public health, fluency in written and spoken English, and a minimum of five years of experience in project implementation, with at least two years in project management. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in community-based programs, and a proven ability to influence change at both operational and strategic levels. Familiarity with the values and mission of Plan International is highly desirable.

Do you have what it takes?

If you are passionate about advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, have strong project management skills, and thrive in dynamic and challenging environments, this role is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join Plan International in delivering meaningful change for children and communities in Kordofan.

For more information regarding the person and role specification, please click the following link: Project Manager Job Description

Physical environment

The role is primarily based in a typical office environment but may require frequent travel to project sites in North and South Kordofan. The Project Manager should be prepared to work in areas with potentially challenging conditions, including high temperatures, limited infrastructure, and conflict-affected settings. Protective measures and adherence to Plan International’s safety and security protocols are mandatory to ensure the safety of staff and stakeholders during field visits.

Location: Kordofan

Type of Role: Fixed term 12 months contract

Reports to: Program Area Manager 

Grade: D1

Closing Date: 10th December 2024

"This Position is for national Sudanese only"

“Females are encouraged to apply”

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

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

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

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

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 Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. 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.

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