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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.

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 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

The opportunity

The purpose of this role is to build better programs and partnerships that advances the rights of the child and gender equality in the implementation of the EU Education project in North West Nigeria (Sokoto, Kano, and Jigawa). The role therefore will focus on promoting and building effective and fruitful partnership with other groups and organizations – children groups, girls’ groups, adolescent groups, community groups, civil society organizations, government, institutions, the private sector, and others.

The role will also focus in providing strong all-round technical support to the program team; support in the development of new program areas, resource mobilization, and support policy work. The post holder will be supervised by the Consortium Team Lead/ Education Advisor and expected to work very closely with other members of the program team and the Programme and Partnership Manager.

About You

We are looking for applicant with University degree in any Social Studies discipline, preferably with a post-graduate (master’s or higher) degree in a Development Studies, specializing in a development – related discipline. The candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience working in the sector, including field and management experience. An advanced experience in partnership development and utilising partnership methodologies in communities will be a plus. S/he should possess a history of productive involvement with local partners and diverse stakeholders including; government, traditional leadership, and civil society.

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.

Location: Kano

Type of Role: Fixed-Term

Closing Date: 6th April, 2024

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.