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 Child Protection in Emergency Coordinator will provide:

Leadership in implementing child protection programs within an emergency context, working closely with the Child Protection Sector Lead Manager and other project managers to ensure high-quality services for children and youth. Acting as an ambassador and role model, this role will guide child protection officers and partners in implementing the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and foster the integration of child protection in each project across thematic areas.

The position involves overseeing:

Technical guidance in implementing child protection programs, coordinating with key stakeholders at the state level (e.g., UNICEF, UN agencies, and local ministries), and ensuring compliance with child protection standards. The Coordinator will represent Plan International in various working groups, provide support to field-level staff, and manage resources for projects funded by UNICEF and other donors.

Essential criteria for this role include:

A bachelor’s degree in law, social sciences, or a related field, with at least four years of experience in child protection within humanitarian or development settings. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of national and international child rights instruments, experience managing multi-sectoral projects, and familiarity with INGO codes of conduct, such as Sphere and HAP. Skills in stakeholder engagement, teamwork, and effective communication in both English and Arabic are essential, as well as the ability to manage program evaluations and provide staff training.

Do you have what it takes?

If you are passionate about child protection, possess leadership skills, and have experience working in humanitarian settings, this role may be a fit for you. Your expertise will be key in creating a safe environment and delivering impactful, sustainable solutions for children and young people in need.

For more information regarding the person and role specification, please click the following link: Child Protection in Emergency Coordinator Job Description

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge 

Expertise 

• Five (4) years’ deep experience in a similar job/ position such as humanitarian aid/ NGO in Child Protection and rights in a humanitarian and development context. 
•  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject, (Law, Social Sciences or other related fields) master degree will be creditable  
• Experience in managing multi sectoral project  
• The post holder is expected to have considerable knowledge of the national and international instruments related to the child rights, knowing child protection quality practices, knowing the meaning of safeguarding concepts 
• Experience managing donor projects for UNHCR, GFFO, SIDA or US Aid funded projects 
• Experience managing grant programmes or sub-granting mechanisms involving local NGOs and CSOs. 
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Knowledge 

• Clear understanding of Child Protection and GBV sector 
• Understanding of and commitment to the purpose and values of Plan International 
• In depth knowledge of child protection management.  
• Knowledge of the INGO sector and humanitarian codes of conduct e.g. Sphere, HAP and UN Sec General statement on Sexual Exploitation 

Skills: 

• Stakeholder engagement within the humanitarian sector. 
• Teamwork and strong influencing, negotiation, and representation skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively at all levels 
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment, balancing between multiple competing priorities 
• Proven skills to use technology in CP information  
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and Arabic 
• Considerable experience in conducting assessment, program evaluation, and researches  
• Demonstrated ability to set up learning and development processes for staff and teams 

The physical environment for this role includes:

A mix of office-based work and frequent travel to various sub-offices and field locations to monitor and supervise child protection activities. The position requires working in potentially challenging conditions, including extreme heat and high humidity, typical of the White Nile State region, and adaptability to these physical conditions is essential to ensure effective oversight and support for child protection interventions.

Location: White Nile Kosti

Type of Role: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Reports to: Program Area Manager

Grade: D1

Closing Date: 11 November 2024

"This Position is for national Sudanese only"

“women 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. 

To Apply please click the following link:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=50841&company=PlanInt&st=B458549288EEC33A727EE95E63E108AF0E890F4B