Job Description

Vacancy Announcement Plan International, Pakistan Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development Organisations in the world working in 69 Countries promoting childrens rights. Currently we are seeking highly competent, dynamic and motivated individual to join our team: District Project Coordinator-ECCD (Early Childhood Care & Development) Location: Thatta, Duration: 1.5 Years For detailed job description and submission of online applications please visit Job Openings link at www.planpakistan.org. Application deadline is 10th September, 2013. Only online applications will be entertained. Plan is an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Plan is a Child Centered Community Development Organization and ensures that childrens rights and welfare are always respected and protected

Position Department & Location Reports to (position): Purpose:

District Coordinator ECCD in Protective Environment PU Thatta PUM with dotted line to Learning Advisor

Grade C Date

This is an early mid level leadership, coordination and management position responsible for coordination and management of the project activities in the district that includes education and child protection programme planning and implementation, coordination, and monitoring and reporting of the project outcomes. The District Project Coordinator guided by the management, will ensure that project results are of high quality and consistent with the approach of Plan and the log frame for the project. She/he will contribute in developing coordination, monitoring and reporting capacities, initiating and emphasizing upon the use of tools/guidelines, collective and synergized actions and systems/processes for advocacy and monitoring and supervising project activities by

partners. Dimensions of Role: See Section 7a Project Coordinator: She/he will report to the PUM ECCD in Protective Environment: he/she will maintain close coordination with Plans partners and key education related duty-bearers and other stakeholders in their district. Key End Results and typical Responsibilities: See Section 7b
What is done and why, but not actions or how; include indicators for success

Effective

and

efficient

coordination

of

all

components

of

the

Projects

implementation: Project Planning: Provide technical support (in ECCD in Protective Environment) to the planning processes especially for project activities in the district to the implementing partners. Financial Management: Manage financial matter and record related to project activities in the district in line with the policies and procedures of Plan. Ensure timely implementation and reporting of budgeted activities and also that timely spending is reflected as activities get completed. Prepare financial reports as and when required. Donor Liaison and reporting: Assist the PUM in carrying out donor liaison and reporting where necessary. Document project learning and best practices. Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with local district government, communities, and Plans field-based staff, implementing partners staff and associates and government representatives. Development Sector and the NGO relations: Develop good rapport and information/communication sources with all key education and ECCD related duty bearers /stakeholders and NGOs (local/national and international) present in the project area. Field Monitoring: Carry out regular field visits on behalf of the PUM to assess effectiveness of the ECCD project Partner Management: Monitor the implementing partners progress against objectives and deliverables; identify achievements, constraints and potential bottlenecks (if relevant) and seek solutions.

 Security: Keep up to date with security conditions on the ground and implement suitable security measures to ensure safety of the Plans staff and projects assets. Establishing Networks: Establish networking and operational linkages of the project with the relevant public, education/social sector key stakeholders at the district and provincial levels for undertaking advocacy on critical issues/areas identified by the project to support the interventions. Also network with appropriate institutions/organizations and build alliances that further enhance the positive impact of the project, both at district and provincial levels.

Technical support: Provide technical support to partner in implementation of the project activities. Coordinate with partner, PU and CO to ensure program quality

What are the outputs and deliverables:

Effective coordination with key project

Dealing with Problems: See Section 7c

Application of knowledge required for the role, complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them. Ability to solve problems Introducing innovations for programs design High degree of complexity in resolving a wide range of challenges Establish priority and focus amidst multiple demands. Work effectively under pressure to meet multiple deadlines. Ability to avoid or overcome lack of clarity and ambiguity in scope of work.

Communications and Working Relationships: See Section 7d

Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact

PUM, Learning Advisor, CP Advisor and CPM at Country Office and PU Management Plan Pakistan Partners (Implementation and Technical Service Providers) District and provincial government departments

Children, their families and communities.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Roles Objectives: See Section 7e Qualification At least masters in social sciences (teacher education/ development/ ECCD/ social work). Minimum five years experience in education and specifically in ECCD in emergency is required Skills
Fluency in oral and written English is essential.

Computer proficiency is essential (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Outlook etc.) Good networking and partnership skills. Good communication skills (speaking, writing, presenting) and report writing skills. Organizing, planning and time management skills.

Behaviours Have good planning, monitoring, reporting and team-building skills.

Demonstrated competence in education and Child Right sectors is required. Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English. Knowledge of local languages considered a plus. Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and relevant software packages. Efficiency in meeting commitments and deadlines to achieve target results. Ability to plan and organize work by identifying priority activities and adjusting priorities as required. Ability to apply good judgments to resolve conflicts/issues. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and becoming scaffolding for others. Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and sustain partnerships and working relations.

Demonstrated approach

to

work

that

is characterized

by commitment,

motivation, energy and flexibility. Able to relate to children, families and communities and build a rapport effectively. Understanding of Child rights and experience of working with children. Commitment to Plans values including the rights and needs of children.

Physical Environment and Demands: See Section 7f

May be typical office environment; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc. Extensive travel in field which is more than 50% and typical office environment

Level of Contact with Children:

The position will be based at the PU level and level of contact with children is high