Graduate and Intern Recruitment at Plan International

Plan International is evolving in response to shifts in international development and humanitarian response. We are doing this so we can continue to make a stand for children’s rights. 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 believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Having identified girls as the most marginalised group, they will be our ongoing focus as we work towards helping 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive within their communities. As we embark on this ambitious and exciting journey, we are recruiting for talent across the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Location: Abuja
Slot: 2 Openings

Role Purpose

• Plan International is looking for 2 Nos. Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support the implementation of an early recovery and livelihood project – Youth Economic Empowerment Project for Resilience and Peacebuilding in the context of north-eastern Nigeria (YEE4RP).
• This is a project with a duration of 27 months and is supported by GIZ with Funding from the German Government.
• The purpose of this role is to provide timely, accurate information on project implementation and ensure that monitoring and evaluation are in line with specific project FAD/donor requirements.
• The role’s support is to achieve accountability, transparency and programme quality in project deliverable in both Maiduguri and Mubi Field Office areas of responsibilities.
• The post holder(s) are to ensure that project activities are in line with the Logical Framework and relevant guidelines.

Dimensions of Role

• Communicates with the M&E Manager and across Plan International, with GIZ Cooperating Partner Agencies and field level implementing partners.
• The post holder will support the establishment of a systematic Monitoring and Evaluation system.  The post holder will interface and support programme team members and programme coordination. The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all staff, partners and other stakeholders.

Roles/Responsibility 
In collaboration with the Field Team, M&E Manager and Livelihood and cash sector Specialist, the M&E officer will:

• Support the development and implementation of program M&E plans to capture project performance and results, including data reporting, assessments, and all monitoring and evaluation activities
• Support the development of data flow pattern for project that will ensure timely data collection and reporting
• Support to ensure that M&E-specific elements of local partner capacity strengthening plans are successfully implemented
• Report results of M&E activities by providing written documentation about progress toward achieving indicators/targets, as appropriate
• Provide leadership at project location level on M&E to ensure the program technical integrity to achieve program goal and corresponding objectives and targets
• Ensure high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Field based team, sector Specialists and the M&E Manager, and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems
• Lead efforts at project location to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making
• Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping
• Utilize the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning
• Support targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection, management and analysis
• Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits
• Cultivate strategic sectors relationships and networks, and act as co-representative of the livelihood and cash sector in FSSWG, ERLWG and CWG meetings, conferences, and presentations
• Support to ensure that relevant data (5Ws, 3Ws and related MIS data) are entered into organization-wide data management system designed to capture, analyse, and disseminate project data
• Collect and authenticate all information sheets (beneficiary lists, registration forms, distribution lists, and others) for delivery of livelihood intervention services;
• Support field level partners staff, community based project management committee (CBPMC) and enumerators in designing, developing and deploying tools for community based selection criteria for the selection of beneficiaries.
• Lead in the conduct of emergency assessments, field level Market price, cash/in-kind distribution and post distribution monitoring, data collection, analysis and reporting of results.
• Facilitate M&E capacity-building activities with project staff and implementing partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 1- year of work experience in monitoring and evaluating humanitarian emergency response programs, with an organisation with a robust M&E component.
• Prior experience with Plan International or local partner organization is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, research, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation.
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.
• Strong understanding of M&E, policy and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
• Familiarity with M&E for cash based transfer, nutrition and protection projects
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyse data using one or more statistical software packages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Excel/Word document)
• Ability to travel nationally.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Finance Intern

Location: Abuja

Role Purpose

• The internship programme in Plan International Nigeria provides on-the-job training in Financial management & reporting, program management, research and data gathering skills, communication, people skills, and work ethics.
• It enhances the educational experience through practical and guided hands-on exposure and involvement in Plan Nigeria’s development projects as well as providing exposure to the working environment of a multilateral organization and a better understanding of Plan Nigeria’s goals and activities.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Support the finance team in implementing all financial process for Plan International Nigeria
• Contribute to the monthly financial reporting.
• Support program staff in making payments to participants during activities implementation.
• Maintain good filing for all vouchers in a limited access area to ensure easy retrieval.
• Maintain a record of vouchers borrowed by staff; ensure return, and appropriately filing.
• Support with preparation of Withholding tax, VAT, Pension and other statutory deduction schedule where relevant before payment is done
• Support with bank reconciliations and month end financial reporting
• Prepare and maintain the sub ledger for all advances (travel, purchase etc.).
• Ensure timely liquidation of staff advances and ensure more than one advance should not be given to a staff at a time.
• Make available weekly to the Finance Officer and Finance Operations Manager a list of all un-liquidated advances and support with the follow up of these advances.
• Other tasks/duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Accounting, HND in Financial Accounting or relevant professional qualifications equivalent
• Completion of National Youth Service with less than 1 year working experience
• Proven strong academic track record.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and standards
• Language skills; written and spoken proficiency in English and preferably a command of the local language.
• Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Basic financial skills
• Communicates clearly and effectively appropriate to the audience
• Possession of good report writing skills
• Passion for learning and development.
• Good computer literacy skills.
• Team player.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Management Support Officer

Location: Abuja

Role Purpose

• The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support the Country Director, the CMT and the Board in order to ensure that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.

Role Dimension

• General and Office Administration
• Correspondence Handling
• CMT, E-CMT, Board and others meeting Administration,
• Telephone Coverage and visitor liaison for the CD
• Diary and Documentation Management
• Area of Responsibility – Country Office

Roles/Responsibilities
General and Office Administration:

• Correspondence Handling
• Processing all incoming emails, letters and other correspondence for the Country Director.
• Keep records of all CD’s correspondence
• Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine enquiries for CD’s approval
• Read and analyse incoming memos, submissions and reports from CD’s office to determine their significance and plan their distribution

Telephone Coverage:

• Managing all incoming calls to the CD’s Office
• Screen all calls; Take messages
• Respond to voicemail messages

Diary Management:

• Manage and maintain the executive’s diary in terms of scheduling appointments, time management and keeping it up to date
• Set up meetings and venues via the electronic diary

General Administration:

• Make travel and accommodation arrangements for the Management
• Maintain office equipment
• Support procurement committee as the secretary, schedule meeting, take minutes and other duties as assigned by the procurement committee chair.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• A degree in Business/Public Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an international organization similar to Plan
• Fluency in English with excellent writing and speaking skills is required.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
• Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.