Job Description
Job title: National Lead TBBT
Department: Program Implementation
Reporting to: Dep COP Reckitt projects
Based in location: Mumbai
Travel Requirement: 50%
Grade:E
Level Of Contact With Children: 2 (Sporadic or Occasional contact with children)
The position holder shall be responsible to adhere & work within the ambit of Plan India’s Safeguarding & Gender Equality Policies.
About Plan India
Plan India is a nationally registered not for profit organization striving to advance children’s rights and equality for girls, thus creating a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable and excluded children and their communities. Since 1979, Plan India and its partners have improved the lives of millions of children and young people by enabling them access to protection, quality education and healthcare services, a healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in decisions which affect their lives.
Plan India is a member of the Plan International Federation, an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International is active in more than 70 countries. To know more about Plan India visit www.planindia.org
Job Purpose
The National lead for Durex The Birds and Bees Talk will report to Dep. Chief of Party and needs to ensure that donor requirements are fulfilled, especially with regards to quality interventions, procurement procedures, financial management, liaising and reporting. The person will be responsible for the coordination and supporting the implementation teams and partners to achieve successful implementation of project activities in line with Plan India’s and Reckitt’s standards.
Some of the activities that come under the purview of the role are:
• Preparing strategy decks for all programmes
• Ensuring the project achieves targeted impact numbers.
• Preparing and sharing the monthly and quarterly work plans and making sure team adheres to protocol.
• Provide strategic guidance to projects on effective implementation
• Responsible for the coordination and supporting the implementation teams on field
Major Responsibilities:
• Lead state and regional teams on ground to ensure that the project is implemented according to PLAN’s contractual agreements and standards.
• Regularly monitor timely implementation of the project as well as the management of budget and finances of the project at ground.
• Excellent liaison with state departments for promotional activities and seeking support from various Government bodies.
• Tracking work plan of each state and ensuring that the targets are delivered.
• Extend support to other programs in building program linkages and also on other reporting and financial matters on a regular basis
• Supervise the project staff and mentor the local partners for progression
• Take up regular field visits, and provide feedback for better implementation
Team Management
• Provide a conducive environment for enhancing teamwork and high quality performance.
• Be a part of the staff recruitment process for the Project roles in coordination with the HR&OD.
• Manage team performance and development through regular constructive feedback.
• Ensure adequate staffing support to the project teams.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Education: Post Graduation in Development Studies; with expertise in working on one or more of the following themes – Education, SRHR, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Gender and Inclusion or other child focused developmental areas.
• Experience: 8-10 years of relevant experience in Programs for Social Development and humanitarian in areas of Child Rights, Gender and Influencing in India.
• Demonstrated experience working with ministries, Govt. systems (national, regional, district), donors, civil society and other development actors.
• Excellent ability to manage senior team members and monitor multiple projects and proven in-depth knowledge of in Project Management.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing and writing project proposals, reports, and good presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading a technical activity, through evidence and data driven decision-making and using M&E data for program/project quality improvement, and serving in technical advisory roles
• Strong design and conceptualization skills – able to think creatively and; systematically at all program levels.
• Experience in monitoring budgets and provide guidance to the teams.
• Experience in quality assurance and quality improvement.
Skills and Competencies:
• Ability to track and check progress against complex metrics periodically and present dashboards.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines independently with sound decision making.
• Ability to work with staff based in multiple locations and build a culture of meritocracy in the team.
• Strong experience building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Self-starter, team player and highly result-oriented.
• Strong strategic, analytical, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively engage participants of different cultures and backgrounds.