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 Will provide:

Strong leadership to the project team, ensuring successful project implementation through the coordination of all activities. Responsibilities include overseeing the scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management of project activities while maintaining relationships with local authorities and other key stakeholders. The Project Manager will lead and manage project operations, ensuring compliance with donor and Plan International guidelines. This role also involves meaningful engagement with communities and grassroots structures to enhance project outreach, sustainability, and impact.

The position involves overseeing:

the overall coordination of the multi-sectoral project, including operational and engagement aspects with stakeholders, government sectors, and community-based organizations. The Project Manager will work with technical leads, partners, and community volunteers to maximize project outcomes and sustainability. This role also ensures adherence to Plan International’s program quality framework and relevant policies, including child protection, gender equality, and security protocols.

Essential criteria for this role include:

A bachelor’s degree  in social studies, public health, or nutrition, with a minimum of five years’ experience in project management and leadership, ideally with three years in a similar role. Candidates with a background in multi-sectoral projects in nutrition, health, and WASH, and experience working with key donors like UNICEF, GFFO, and Sida, are preferred. Proficiency in Arabic and English, along with strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of SAP, and familiarity with humanitarian standards, will be advantageous.

Do you have what it takes?

If you have the skills and experience to lead a multi-sectoral project, the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to gender equality and child protection, this role could be an excellent fit. Your dedication to making a sustainable impact through leadership, budgeting, and community engagement will be instrumental in the success of this project in the White Nile region.

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

Essential:

• A bachelor’s degree in social studies, Public Health and Nutrition, Master’s degree is added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in project management, coordination and leadership at the field level with at least 3 years in a similar position, Female candidates have advantage in applying. 
• Strong knowledge and experience in effective project management practices in complex environments especially multi-sectoral, Protection, FSL and cash program projects.
• Knowledge of gender equality, cash program, lobbying, and advocacy programming
• Previous experience working with international development and or humanitarian NGOs
• Work experience in participatory community-based programming, protection, and civil society strengthening is preferred
• Work experience in grant management and dealing with Donors ( UNICEF, GFFO, Sida and PHA) 
• Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills in both Arabic and English languages 

Experience & Knowledge:

• Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints, and Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Good skills of people management, team building and understanding of the decision-making process 
• Good report writing skills and someone committed to organisations and donors’ policies 
• Good skills in spread sheet and word processing computer application
• Ability to communication via internet, emails and Microsoft team 
• Ability to respond and solve challenges at first stage.
• Ability to document program knowledge.
• Ability to think creatively for development of new ideas and for presenting them to others.
• Strong interpersonal skills to cope up with stress and managing work effectively.
• Demonstrated Leadership skills to maintain team work and to build capacity of team members.
• Demonstrate high integrity, budget management skills, project monitoring  and tracking of project expenses  
• Someone oriented and familiar with program system such as SAP, & YODA would be an advantage and ready to engage and adapt to new system 
• Possess strong knowledge and skills in humanitarian standards, sphere standards, representing Plan in relevant sector coordination mechanisms etc
• Have good knowledge and understanding of Gender issues, girl’s equality and aware with gender marker would be a huge advantage 

Physical Environment:

The Project Manager will work primarily in a dynamic field environment with multiple stakeholders. The role requires frequent travel outside the office, often in challenging conditions, including extremely hot and humid climates, to oversee project activities and engage with local communities. Flexibility in working hours is essential, as tasks may occasionally require working beyond regular office hours to meet project demands. This role demands resilience and the ability to manage a high workload, sometimes under significant stress.

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=50840&company=PlanInt&st=C87EF08CA4232ED065B2EA214AF52B5494D802EF