New Job Vacancy at Plan International Tanzania – Technical Lead Gender Transformative Programming and Influencing
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Technical Lead Gender transformative programming and Influencing
Location: Geita, Tanzania
Company: Plan International
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 this is often
suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s
girls who are most affected.
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Working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we
strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges
facing girls and all vulnerable children.
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.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
BACKGROUND
Plan International is an independent development
and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and
equality for girls. Plan has over 80 years’ experience and works in more
than 75 countries across the world. We strive for a just world, working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.
Plan
International has been working in Tanzania since 1991. Our work
supports marginalised children and youth, especially adolescent girls,
to grow up physically and mentally healthy and ready to shape their
future. We create an enabling environment and empower girls to be active
drivers of change in realising their rights. We prioritise working with
partners, and ensuring all of our work is evidence based
The
Keeping Adolescent Girls in School (KAGIS) project is a 5-year Global
Affairs Canada’s (GAC’s) funded project, aimed at addressing key
barriers inhibiting adolescent girls from realizing their right to safe,
quality and gender-responsive education, with a particular focus on
their unique needs and barriers associated with participation in primary
and lower-secondary school. The project’s Ultimate Outcome, ‘Adolescent
girls realize their rights to safe, quality, gender-responsive
education’, will be achieved by employing a three-pronged, rights-based,
gender-transformative approach to tackle demand- and supply-side
barriers, while strengthening local level governance and building
improved linkages between education, health and child protection systems
ROLE PURPOSE
The Technical Lead – Gender
transformative Programming and Influencing, will serve as the technical
lead for KAGIS project initiative focusing on the improvement on the
application of gender transformative approach in the implementation of
KAGIS project activities in Kigoma and Geita region. She/he will be
responsible for the execution and guiding strategic vision and
integration of gender responsive model in the development,
implementation and monitoring of annual work-plans and budget. She/he
will ensure activities are appropraitely implemented and evidence based
to align with Plan gender transformative approaches. She/he will unite
the team around the learning agenda and documenting results to increase
visibility and stimulating cross sector programming for adolescents. The
Technical Lead combines strong program technical knowledge with
exceptional project and team management skills and the ability to lead
by influence. She/he will significantly contribute to Plan International
Tanzania’s innovative solutions for strengthening gender transformation
and inclusion in education and ASRH services provision in the project
districts.
Dimensions of the Role
- The
post holder leads program design, planning and implementation to ensure
overall interventions are of high quality, are gender transformative
and inclusive of children with disabilities and align with the Areas of
Plan International Global Distinctiveness. - Analyze and assess
the relevant political, social and economic trends that contribute to
enhancement or detraction of girls’ education and support to stay in
school - Conduct regular supervision and monitoring visits to
project sites to ensure gender transformative approach is mainstreamed
in all project activities; - Provide oversight to local
implementing partners, and also work closely with the field offices
team, as well as the program director, - Lead and coordinate the development and/ or adapting training materials and tools as necessary.
- Work closely with the Head of Child Protection and the Gender and
Inclusion Specialist to ensure that gender transformative approaches are
integrated throughout all activities and interventions - Work in
partnership with MERL team in the development of Monitoring plan in
line with KAGIS project indicators and Global Strategy Results - Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding
children and young people and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 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. - Work closely with Project Coordinators to support the design, management and implementation of the planned activities
- In collaboration with partners, coordinate, manage and monitor the
programme implementation, ensuring its quality and synergy in the
results and their solid attachment to women’s human rights - Provide technical support and the expertise required to implement the programme and to obtain the expected results
- Ensure synergy building between the different components of the programme;
- In consultation with the partners, prepare annual work plans, budgets
and progress reports to ensure the achievement of results; - Provide technical support to staff and partners for programme
implementation, including identification and fulfilment of capacity
building requirements. - Regularly capture emerging opportunities
in the country and ensure the adjustment of the programme to respond to
these opportunities - Prepare periodic progress reports in
collaboration with partners focusing on results, output and outcomes
that add into the overall program report underlining the main
achievements and the synergies between the different components of the
programme. - Perform other project related duties as assigned by the Project Director
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ACCOUNTABILITIES
Technical Leadership
- Provide leadership in the design and implementation of gender
transformative interventions and inclusion for KAGIS project as
prioritized in the project document and aligned with government and
donor priorities. - Plan and manage all trainings to build the
capacities of staff and partners in use gender transformative approaches
in the planning and implementation. - Facilitate application and
understanding of Gender Marker usage to measure integration and
development of transformative gender approaches into KAGIS interventions - Lead the project gender analyses, develop and implement approaches
that address formal and informal individual and institutional barriers
to girls’ education and access to ASRH services in order to challenge
root causes of gender inequality and its effects to adolescent girls - Utilize Plan International’s gender transformative framework to ensure
that KAGIS incorporates issues of agency, male involvement, structure
and relations as part of its gender transformative approach to ensure
the integration of sustainable, gender responsive and inclusive
approaches into the project as appropriate - Work in partnership
with the Gender and Inclusion Specialist and project MERL staff to
ensure that all gender transformative interventions plans are complete
with outcome level monitoring and evaluation plans; and share learnings
for project improvement - Ensure timely development and
submission of high quality narrative reports that contribute to the
project reports (monthly, quarterly annual and final) - Support
Plan staff and implementing partners in planning and implementation of
gender transformative activities; and advise on continuous learning - Participate in the facilitation of project planning sessions, assisting team leaders in the development of annual plans
- Coordinate and document program activities related to gender
transformative and contributions to Plan Tanzania’s advocacy and
influencing efforts Support partners in making sure outcomes and outputs
reflect Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting. - Provide
technical support to the LGAs in the prioritization and development of
district gender equality action plans, integrate gender analysis into
the council budgets and strengthen budget transparency and
accountability.
Project Monitoring and Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation
- Manage the monitoring of KAGIS gender responsive activities implementation and budget using results- based management tools;
- Participate to draft and/or review scopes of work to hire and manage
technical consultants, including review for technical capacities and
contract budgets for gender responsive components - Work closely with the MERL team in the development, adaptation and use of high-quality project monitoring tools
- Collaborate with the MERL team to monitor indicators especially gender equality indicators.
- Facilitate reflective learning sessions and practice among project
staff and partners’ staff network, particularly around girl’s rights and
empowerment, men engage and gender equality - Facilitate
generation, documentation, coordination and management of knowledge on
ASRH and gender and support effective learning and sharing of
experiences in the project and widely in Plan Tanzania - Lead the
development of quality standards for implementation of gender
transformative approaches, including tools for gender/power analysis and
gender audits and train project staff and partners to carry out these
analyses.
Strengthen Advocacy efforts and Partnership
- Contribute
to effective partnerships with government’s relevant departments at
regional and district levels and networking to ensure influencing and
close collaboration and ownership of project activities - Represent Plan International Tanzania in various GE forums, relevant
platforms and technical groups at the regional and district levels - Where appropriate, work with advocacy and communications team in the
development of gender evidence-based advocacy and influence tools - Support and facilitate project staff and partners to generate evidence
from project activities for policy engagement and advocacy with allies
and coalitions. - Help the project team in packaging and
disseminating best gender transformative practices on KAGIS approaches
to different audiences and for different purposes. - Coordinate
community outreach activities that employ SBCC messages and dialogues to
challenge unequal gender norms and behaviours
Information Management
- Lead
and collaborate with project staff to translate project learning and
results into accessible technical products for global and country
stakeholders - Encourage and facilitate the documentation of best
practices and lessons learned in KAGIS project, to influence policy
formation, deepen capacity, and foster partnerships; - Develop summative reporting documents for the project for advocacy and promotion of girls’ education.
- Build and maintain relationships with external and internal partners to enhance their support in keeping girls in school.
- Security
- Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
- Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of Safeguarding policies.
- Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
- Observe and ensure all safety measures against COVID-19, and support in all prevention measures
Compliance to Global Policies
- Ensures
that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP)
and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEIP) 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
Plan and Partner’s 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
Communications and Working Relationships:
Internal:
- This position works closely with Programme Unit Manager (high)
- This position works closely with the project coordinators within the
project, program Director (high) and Project Coordinator (high) - This position work closely with Plan Tanzania Program Quality Team,
including Gender and Inclusion Specialist, and Head of Education, Head
of Child Protection (Medium) - This position works closely with their counterpart at Plan International Canada (medium)
External:
- This position works closely with implementing partner organizations (medium)
- This position works closely with District Authorities, Community Development Department and District Medical Officer
Key relationships
- Plan International Canada
- Programme Unit and Country Office
- Senior Head of Program Quality
- Head of Child Protection, Education, Communications and Gender Advisor
- Functional networks within Plan
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Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Required experience and Qualifications
- University
degree in Community Development, Sociology, Social Sciences preferably
with a special focus in Gender Studies. Master’s degree will be an
asset; - A minimum of 5 years demonstrated working experience in managing gender interventions funded by international donors
- Demonstrated experience of developing and implementing gender transformative and gender integrated strategies and programs.
- Deep understanding of state of gender equality status and practices from diverse ethnic and social groups in Tanzania
- A thorough understanding of the various tools and strategies for gender
transformative approaches in a project cycle including gender equality
analysis, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation. - Experience in providing remote support or willingness to learn effective remote facilitation and support skills;
- Excellent in leading strategic planning, results-based management and reporting report writing
- Essential
Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of gender and inclusion materials development for girls’ education
- Knowledge of gender equality analysis and assessments, including approaches, methods, and frameworks.
- Demonstrated knowledge in developing and leading gender-transformative strategy to guide large program delivery
- Knowledge in formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of gender focusing interventions
- Demonstrated knowledge in organizing Social Behavioral Change and Communication campaigns
- Demonstrated knowledge in partnership building and the provision of
guidance, focuses on impact and result and responds positively to
feedback - Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
Skills
- Outstanding analytical skills, proven ability to quickly understand complex challenges and propose solutions
- Proficient computer skills and use of relevant Microsoft software; MSWord, Excel, Power Point
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical
reports to inform management and strategic decision-making - Excellent organizational skills with a willingness to assume responsibilities and take initiative; ability to be a team player
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili
Behaviours
- Hardworking with capacity to work independently with minimum supervision
- Honest, integrity, open and transparent personality.
- Respectful of all groups of people in the community and culturally sensitive
- Motivated, energetic and strives to develop and support others
- Result oriented and a team player
- Adheres to and acts in accordance with Plan’s Child Protection (CP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) policies.
Desirable
- Knowledge
and experience with GAC’s results-based management tools, donor
requirements, and reporting processes, including gender responsive
results is an added advantage. - Data-driven, detail-oriented, self-starter
- Strong program management, presentation, team-building and interpersonal skills
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Operate in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment with professionalism
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Managing project with strict reporting deadlines
- Experience working with children and understanding their special needs.
- Experience with rights-based approaches in project development and implementation.
- Experience in civil society capacity building and partnership development
- Experience managing staff, including demonstrated experience in staff training, coaching and mentoring.
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Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
- Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
- Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
- Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
- Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
- Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
- Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
- Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
- Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
- Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
- Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
- Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
- Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
- Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
- Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
- Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
- Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
- Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Physical Environment
The
position is situated in Dar es salaam with a hot and humid climate,
with some travels upcountry with a different climatic conditions.
Level of contact with children
Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children during reflection meetings, evaluations, and research
Location: Geita
Reports to: Program Director
Grade: D2
Closing Date: 3rd June 2021
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.
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