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• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior
  management.
• Develop a comprehensive and detailed implementation plan which
  identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete
  the project.
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to
  complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates
  the resources to the activities.
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other
  staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule
  as required.
• Define/review the project governance structure.
• Launch of the project and define key communication mechanisms with
  the different stakeholders.
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be
  evaluated at its completion

• Execute the project according to the project plan.
• Liaise with the MER team to develop forms and records to document
  project activities.
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately
  documented and secured.
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as
  necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including
  appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project,
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a
  regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.
• Ensure that the Programme Quality Policy and Procedures are followed
  in his/her project.
• Ensure gender equality related action plans are planned, implemented
  with clear gender transformatory outcomes.

• Manage the partners implementing the project activities following
  the Partnership Framework and Guidelines.
• Ensure proper capacity assessment of all partners.
• Ensure all legal documentation is in place before bringing partners
  on board.
• Support their capacity building process and manage relationship
  building.
• Ensure that the partners follow all the requirements stipulated by
  the donor.

• Measure the project progress and identify appropriate corrective
  action in situation where the project’s performance deviates significantly
  from the plan.
• Write high quality reports to donors following the donor compliance
  guidelines.
• Follow the communication protocols with donors and the Resource
  Mobilization team and provide information as outlined in funding
  agreements.
• Monitor all budgeted project expenditures and cash flow projections and
  report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular
  basis.
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting
  policies and procedures, ensuring value for money and strong
  accountability.
• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date.
• With support from Finance Department, prepare financial reports and
  supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements.
  Ensure consistency between narrative and financial reports.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and
  at the required level of quality.
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the
  planning phase.
• Optimize the use of the SAP system to manage project outputs,
  budget, and expenditure and project closure.
• Manage project risks, ensuring they are effectively tracked and
  reported. Manage audit process and follow up audit action list.

• Represent Plan International at district level to implement the
  advocacy activities as stated in the project.
• Support with technical documentation of evidences from the project
  and write stories of change when required.
• Ensure close technical and operational collaboration and
  coordination with Government Agencies & WASH Net works
• Ensure that the project is fully aligned with the Advocacy Strategy
  and the SDG influencing plan.

• Implement all the transition activities to ensure proper closure of
  the project (lessons learned, financial and contractual closure
  activities, etc.)
• Promote full integration of the project with other initiatives
  implemented in the same location in close coordination with the Programme
  Unit Manager.
• Participate and provide valuable input into the technical network
  meetings.
• Support the Resource Mobilization Unit and the National Programme
  Manager in developing proposals that may facilitate the continuity of the
  project.

• The applicant for the Plan International Project Manager – ECW job
  vacancy must hold an advanced university degree in one or more of the
  disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education specifically
  Primary Education, or a Social Sciences field relevant to international
  development assistance.
• A minimum of five years of progressively professional work
  experience in design, implementation and evaluation of Education
  programmes.
• Previous experience working in international development
  organization an asset.
• Conversant with government systems and structures especially
  Ministry of Education and Sports, district local governments, and other
  line ministries, institutions, departments, and implementing agencies.
  Should be familiar with MoES Planning and policy formulation,
  implementation, budgeting, accountability mechanisms, Monitoring and
  evaluation processes etc.
• Excellent coordination and organization skills. Able to work in a
  matrix environment and keep track of multiple priorities and adhere to
  deadlines
• Demonstrated skills and experience in report writing, donor compliance
  and budget management.
• Ability to Identify and synthesis best practices and lessons learned
  to promote knowledge management and sustainability.
• Ability to work in hard to reach hard to stay areas and familiar
  with programming for vulnerable children especially young girls and boys.
• Promotes high performance among project staff and provides vision
  and direction.
• Establishes effective partnerships with external stakeholders
• Ability to coach and mentor project staff.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal
  skills, with ability to work with people from diverse cultures
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including
  MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail
  and web based research.
• Experience of gender mainstreaming gender equality and inclusion in
  development programming
• Experience working with Education or Child protection programmes in
  a humanitarian context.

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear,
  thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication
  tools and techniques. Strong verbal communication skills, including
  networking, negotiating ability and influencing others.
• Good team building skills with calm and diplomatic personality
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve
  operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to positively influence others
  to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance,
  urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the
  best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress
  towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set
  goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and
  results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather
  and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make
  recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people
  from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in
  teams
• Good understanding and ability to use participatory approaches for
  involvement of stakeholders and creating program ownership.
• Able to work with children, facilitating child participation and
  gender equality.

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