Contribute towards the development of MERL strategic and operational planning ensuring that aspects of MERL are embed in project planning
Contribute to the design of the MERL strategic and operational plan ensuring all M&E components of projects are clearly defined and that all projects have clearly defined performance indicators.
Contribute to the development of the MERL operational work... plans and budgets.
Support project team and partners to develop Detailed Implementation Plans in line with the proposal more

Contribute towards the development of MERL strategic and operational planning ensuring that aspects of MERL are embed in project planning
Contribute to the design of the MERL strategic and operational plan ensuring all M&E components of projects are clearly defined and that all projects have clearly defined performance indicators.
Contribute to the development of the MERL operational work... plans and budgets.
Support project team and partners to develop Detailed Implementation Plans in line with the proposal more

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced professional to develop and scale-up key strategic partnership opportunities with UN agencies, multilateral organisations and development banks, exploring areas of collaboration that will result in the greatest transformative change for children. This newly created role will perform a central account management function at the global level in... leading organisation-wide engagement with select multilateral entities, working with and on behalf of the entire organisation to better position Plan International and deepen engagement with strategic external partners. In this role  you will consult, cooperate and capitalise on existing organisational strengths; and will be expected to effectively represent Plan International externally and internally; working closely with colleagues at the regional level, as well as the Policy, Advocacy, Campaigns and Engagement (PACE) and Humanitarian team at the Global Hub.

About You

The ideal candidate will have first-hand knowledge of the United Nations system, preferably with an understanding of the internal workings of international financial institutions (IFIs) or other multilateral organizations. You will have strong expertise in advocacy, policy, and/or fundraising within international development. A significant awareness of global partner engagement strategies, quality assurance guidelines, monitoring and evaluation frameworks for external partnerships, and partnership capacity building is essential. We are looking for someone with experience in developing new systems and structures with successful outcomes, along with a demonstrable track record of success in building global partnerships and alliances. Extensive knowledge of current issues and trends in international development is also required. more

ABOUT THE ROLE

The SDC-GBV Horn of Africa project, is a new 4-year project that will be implemented in Isiolo County. The project’s intermediate outcomes are (1) Women, men, girls, and boys increasingly recognise, prevent, report and address GBV, and 2) Governments, formal and informal WLOs at national and local levels deliver quality GBV prevention and responses. 
It will ride on the Gender... and Inclusion Approach, which is a gender transformative and inclusive approach. This approach attempts to tackle root causes of vulnerability and inequality and promote equal rights whether in a humanitarian or more developmental context. The anticipated project activities implementation will consider the different needs of targeted girls and women and contribute for addressing the root causes of gender inequality and exclusion. 
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be charged with the responsibility of coordinating and managing the project related monitoring and evaluation activities in the selected sites of Isiolo. The role has an assignment to drive project Data Quality Assurance and specific data requirements for projects/programmes as well as tracking and reporting on project outcomes and impact of the project interventions. The role will ensure the Implementing partner is technically supported to required MERL management standards. The M&E Officer will enable documentation of project best practices, lessons learnt and project learning. He/She will work towards profiling project work and impact stories. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
Monitoring Implementation and M&E coordination at strategic level (20%)

Support in the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation frameworks of the project and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts
Ensure the execution of functional M&E framework based on tracking of outcomes and impacts
Ensure the activity monitoring logs are well kept in a quick and easy to access and retrieve
Analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement and overall data management
Support in developing monitoring tools to track project performance and ensure the partner is well supported to align to the standards, the Theory of Change and the M&E Plan
Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement and sustainability of results
In liaison with project team, coordinate periodic reporting, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities.
Manage and conduct quantitative and qualitative monitoring, evaluations and studies among program beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

Quality improvement and standards (30%) 

Track implementation of indicators and sets of measures of sustainability and success to generate reliable evidence for project improvement 
Uses on-going project monitoring and assessment reports, working closely with project teams to improve the quality of implementation and adapt project design.
Provides input, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Management 
Employs data quality management standards through use of appropriate data collection tools, data management and analysis methods 
Establishes and manages a performance monitoring and evaluation framework with specific goals, outcomes, inputs, outputs, processes, indicators, data needs and sources as well as reporting templates and frequency, for effective monitoring, reporting and updating of the progress of the project.  

Documentation, Data management, Learning and Knowledge management (30%) 

Supports project team and partner to develop case studies, change/impact stories to inform projects achievements  
Provide advice to the partners and project team on improving project performance using M&E findings.
Leads and conducts analysis of quantitative data as well as qualitative data on all project inputs, outputs and outcomes to inform project management
Dissemination of Monitoring Reports for internal and external audiences
Supports the Project Manager to respond to Senior Management or donor data queries in an -accurate and timely manner
Ensures all the data is disaggregated by sex, age and disability and that all the studies are gender responsive 
Responsible for supporting from a gender perspective, data collection, analysis and utilization across all programs at the hub level, based on the standard tools. 
Facilitates and supports the documentation of best practices and lessons learned from project outputs for audiences within and outside Plan International
Leads the project team in developing case studies and change stories periodically. 
Identifies and documents interventions and initiatives, and knowledge management products that can be replicated or scaled up.

Capability Strengthening through knowledge sharing, networking and coaching (10%)

In liaison with the Project Coordinator, reviews M&E findings and best practices and disseminates information to stakeholders to facilitate evidence-based planning, learning and informed decision-making 
Promote individual, Organizational and Implementing Partner learning through systematic reflection processes, documentation, dissemination and knowledge management. 
Support coaching and training of project staff and partners for improved MERL practices in response to needs. 
Builds, maintains and engages in internal and external MERL partnerships and networks.
Builds capacity of the project implementation team, including partner in M&E data collection, analyses, verification and reporting

 Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 5%

Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures. 
Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; 
Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

 Others (5%)

As assigned by the supervisor

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential:

Minimum of a University Degree in Social Science, Economics, Statistics, Development studies or any other related field from a recognized university.  
At least 3 years of demonstrated successful coordination of M&E functions and experience 
Grounded understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in research and evaluation 
Experience with database design and management including advanced use of Excel and data analysis and entry packages including at minimum SPSS, Stata, R, Epiinfo, Atlas-Ti, CSpro and the use of KOBO Collect platforms for data collection 
Experience in Gender programs and their application into the design, monitoring, and evaluation in development projects and programs is an added advantage, 
Strong demonstrable levels of knowledge of and experience with gender sensitive research design, performance monitoring, impact evaluation, and / or social research methodologies
Demonstrated experience on Impact reporting

Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

Evidence of experience in development of longitudinal real time data bases including online application for management of data 
 Experience in advising / coaching individuals, teams and / or organisations in M&E system design, research methodologies, research design
Previous experience with mobile data collection (Kobo, ODK, CsPro) and GIS mapping an asset 
 Experience in the application of MER systems and frameworks including theory of change and logical frameworks 
Languages required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English. Northern dialect is an added advantage. more

ABOUT THE ROLE

The SDC-GBV Horn of Africa project, is a new 4-year project that will be implemented in Isiolo County. The project’s intermediate outcomes are (1) Women, men, girls, and boys increasingly recognise, prevent, report and address GBV, and 2) Governments, formal and informal WLOs at national and local levels deliver quality GBV prevention and responses. 
It will ride on the Gender... and Inclusion Approach, which is a gender transformative and inclusive approach. This approach attempts to tackle root causes of vulnerability and inequality and promote equal rights whether in a humanitarian or more developmental context. The anticipated project activities implementation will consider the different needs of targeted girls and women and contribute for addressing the root causes of gender inequality and exclusion. 
The Gender Capacity Development Officer (Gender-CDO) will be responsible to drive the gender transformative approach of both projects so that they challenge and address gender-related barriers for sustainable and rewarding change.  The Gender-CDO will support and work with project teams and partners to provide technical guidance and support to analyse and apply the elements of gender transformation in project activities, including capacity building of the teams and partners. Additionally, the role is to ensure that the gender marker application is managed throughout the project cycle for project work. With support from the line manager, the Gender- CDO will closely work with teams in SDC GBV Horn of Africa Project for synergy and integration of project interventions in Isiolo.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
Planning and Implementation (40%) 

Ensure the projects maintains gender-sensitivity in all project activities. These include but not limited to, addressing gender norms directly, improving agency, promoting positive masculinity, and fostering an enabling environment where possible and appropriate.
Work towards enabling projects to achieve the highest standards of gender transformation to address power and gender inequalities that undermine responsive nutritional and food security outcomes for children and women, adaptive climate change, improved economic self-reliance and community resilience and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Facilitate meaningful engagement, consultation, participation and feedback to ensure gender transformation is on track. 
Facilitate and support localization and implementation of Gender equality and Inclusion strategy into all the components of project cycle. They will work towards promoting gender equality, women's empowerment, and social inclusion in the project's activities, strategies and outcomes. 
Inform community led beneficiary targeting processes and reporting on interventions being undertaken from a gender and inclusion perspective.

Reporting and Influencing (15%) 

Support the Implementing partner engagement in the mobilization and participation of  women's rights organizations (WROs) 
Promote participation of children, girls and communities in project cycle to explore and challenge gender norms.
Contribute to gender sensitive responses/intervention through continuous data collection during project implementation.  
Contribute to project periodic reports in line with the laid down donor requirements and Plan standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Assurance (20%) 

Manage the application of the gender marker across the projects
Review and input into the projects MERL plans and framework, data collection tools and M&E guidance to ensure that MERL practices are gender sensitive and the project is expertly capturing gendered outputs and outcomes.
Participate in baseline/end-line and other qualitative and quantitative evaluation activities (i.e. methodology and tool development and data analysis) to ensure a gender lens is applied. 
Monitor and advise on the actions that promote gender transformation as defined in the marker, across all project phases.
Support and present in project reviews from a gender and inclusion perspective and identify areas where we are excelling with gender and areas where we can improve.

Working in Partnership (10%) 

Provide support and capacity strengthening of partners on gender transformation. 
Understand the partnership context and inform the GEI aspects that affect the project implementation
Actively participate in partnership sessions and support to drive GEI
Build and strengthen working relations with local structures (local administration, schools among others) and ensure their participation from a gender and inclusion perspective
Support the delivery of trainings on gender equality and inclusion for stakeholders and partners. 
Assess local partners’ capacity gaps in delivery of program work with attention to GE&I and develop capacity building plans for mutual development.

Risk Management (5%) 

Contribute to development of the project risk assessment on matters GEI. 
Continually advise on local context in advancing gender transformation.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures. 
Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; 
Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.  

Other Duties (5%)

As assigned by the line manager.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential: 

Bachelor's Degree in Gender and development, International development, Development Studies, Sociology and other related studies. 
Technical knowledge of Gender Equality and Inclusion in general, and as it relates to relevant sectors at the Community level and their impact on the population.
At least 3 years progressive experience in Gender Transformative and Rights based Approaches into project design, implementation and M&E 
Direct project implementation experience, reporting and capacity building, preferably in the field of either nutrition, natural resource management, community development, and climate change adaptation.
Hold personal values, ethics and attitudes which are in alignment with the principles of the Plan’s values

Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

Experience working in Isiolo or the North 
Strong report writing skills 
Documentation of project impact stories of change
Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills 
Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills 
Good interpersonal, relationship and team working 
Conflict Management skills 
Ability to understand the cultural context of the coastal communities.
Experience in program phase out management
Motorcycle riding skills and experience 

Languages required:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English. Northern dialect is an added advantage. more

The Opportunity

The Humanitarian Rapid Needs Assessment Specialist in Plan International is responsible for setting and managing global standards for rapid needs assessments during emergencies, ensuring that methodologies, tools, and guidelines align with industry best practices. This role is pivotal in developing frameworks, tools, and guidelines that support effective and timely needs... assessments. While direct implementation in the field may be limited, the Specialist will provide strategic guidance and support to Regional and Country Offices, ensuring that their assessments adhere to established standards and effectively address the needs of affected populations, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups such as children, especially girls, and gender considerations. more

The Opportunity 
The Joining Forces Alliance, reuniting the 6 biggest child rights organizations in Germany, namely ChildFund, Plan International, Save The Children, SOS Children’s Villages, Terre des Hommes & World Vision applied for an initial €16 million grant from the German Foreign Federal Office (GFFO) to address major child protection in emergency issues in various conflict settings across... the world between July 2022 and June 2024 under the project “Joining Forces for Child Protection in Emergencies (JF-CPiE)”.
The Joining Forces Alliance is now kickstarting the 2nd phase of the project, entitled “Joining Forces for Food Security & Child Protection in Emergencies (JF-FS & CPiE)”, which will be implemented for a duration of 26 months with a foreseen starting date on 1 July 2024. The project will be implemented with the same organizations across 5 countries (Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia), focusing on the gender-sensitive and inclusive integration of food security, nutrition and child protection.
This role will provide technical support to the JF-FS&CPiE project in 5 countries (Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, CAR, Ethiopia, South Sudan) and among 6 Child Rights Organisations. The level of technical support provided to consortium members is defined at key stages in the project cycle and varies according to the priority of the project and the support needed by the Country Offices and it will be provided with the support of the consortium’s Child Protection, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding advisors. The coordinator will report directly to the Global Project Manager. 
About you 

You are a highly skilled professional with a post-graduate degree in a relevant field such as psychology, child protection, gender studies, or equivalent education and lived experience. You bring expertise in safeguarding, child protection, gender, and inclusion, with a strong focus on humanitarian settings and hard-to-reach areas. You are experienced in embedding safeguarding, gender equality, and child protection practices into programs, with proven knowledge of Child Protection in emergencies and the Core Humanitarian Standard. You have worked with diverse stakeholders, including national and international donors, aligning with their priorities on safeguarding and inclusion.
Your strengths include data analysis, report writing, and proficiency with knowledge management, mobile monitoring tools, and Windows-based software. You excel at designing and delivering training, facilitating diverse audiences, and building strong collaborative relationships. Committed to gender equality, inclusion, and anti-racism, you advocate for participatory methods, innovation, and capacity building, driving organizational success through knowledge sharing and a collaborative approach.

This role requires the candidate to have working proficiency in French AND English. However, please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. more

The Opportunity 

Are you passionate about driving global change and advocating for the rights of adolescent girls?
Plan International is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our policy, advocacy, campaigns and engagement (PACE) team. In this pivotal role, you will direct and shape our work ensuring our gender-transformative policies, campaigns, and external engagements are not only visible... but also impactful in key global policy forums.
Your expertise in developing high-quality, evidence-based policy analysis and positions will be instrumental in advancing girls' rights and addressing the root causes of discrimination, exclusion, and vulnerability at all levels. Join us in making a difference and ensuring a brighter future for girls worldwide

The Individual  

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in international development, including experience within government, the UN, or multilateral systems, and a strong understanding of NGO structures, gender equality movements, and the UN human rights system.
You will possess high-level leadership experience in public policy analysis and advocacy, along with extensive experience working with senior international actors across diverse contexts. Strong knowledge of international politics, strategic leadership, people management, and diplomacy is essential.
You should have excellent communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills, a profound understanding of developmental and humanitarian issues, and competencies in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL). Fluency in English is required, with French and/or Spanish desirable. more

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Intercompany Manager to join our Global Hub finance team. In this key role, you will be responsible for the ongoing management and control of all intercompany accounts and transactions across all entities included in the Plan International, Inc. (“PII”) consolidation and Plan Worldwide (“PWW”) combined financial statements. As the... Intercompany Manager, you will directly oversee a team of three intercompany accountants and work closely with various stakeholders across Plan at all levels to ensure effective intercompany processes and financial integrity.
About You 

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or recognised international equivalent)
Proven experience in:

Managing and coaching an intercompany team in a complex multi-currency environment
Implementing and monitoring KPIs / conducting root cause analysis to identify process improvement opportunities
Implementing process improvements for Intercompany transactions
Leading on intercompany matters with external auditors
Preparation and delivery of training to intercompany stakeholders
Proactive dispute resolution / problem solving
Use and knowledge of SAP more

ROLE PURPOSE

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 85 years and are now active in over 80 countries.
The Shared Services Centre is a Centre of Excellence based in the MEESA region established to serve clients to enhance their operation effectiveness i.e. COs, RH and GH.  The centre is committed to a reliable, efficient and effective service to clients at a competitive price.  Its ultimate goal is to be trusted, predictable, and dependable to our clients at all times and to ensure commitment to quality and excellent turnaround times in all our service delivery.
The IT Officer - Security is responsible for ensuring the security of Plan International’s information systems and data. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols, procedures, and policies to protect the organization’s digital assets from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Security Management

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive IT security policies and procedures.
Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
Monitor and manage security tools and systems to protect the organization’s network, systems, and data.

Incident Response

Develop and implement an incident response plan for addressing security breaches and cyber attacks.
Coordinate and manage the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, and recovery.
Conduct post-incident analysis to determine the root cause and implement measures to prevent recurrence.

Security Awareness and Training

Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for staff to promote best practices in information security.
Create and maintain security-related documentation, including user guides, policies, and procedures.
Provide guidance and support to staff on security-related issues and best practices.

Compliance and Reporting

Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and policies (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001).
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
Prepare and present security reports to management, highlighting risks, incidents, and recommendations for improvement.

Technical Security Implementation

Implement and manage security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus software, and encryption tools.
Manage access controls, including user permissions and authentication mechanisms.
Perform regular security updates and patch management to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.

Collaboration and Support

Collaborate with IT team members and other departments to ensure security measures are integrated into all IT projects and initiatives.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for security-related issues.
Stay updated with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices to continually improve the organization’s security posture.

Safeguarding (5%)

Ensure that Plan International’s global policy for Safeguarding and PII policy for Preventing Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse; and Gender Equality and Inclusion 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.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 Certified) are highly desirable.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT security, including security policy development, risk management, and incident response.
Experience with security technologies and tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus software, and encryption tools.
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST).
Experience in a non-profit organization or international development sector is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong technical skills in IT security, including knowledge of network security, application security, and data protection.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Personal Attributes:

Strong commitment to Plan International’s mission and values.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Languages required:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. more