Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 06 Oct 2015
What you need to know
The post is Consortium Programme Managerand you’ll be in the Programmedepartment.
Plan UK is seeking to build its programme management capacity and this job profile is a generic one with applicants being considered for specific roles that are anticipated in the coming months, conditional upon Plan UK securing key donor funding.
The Consortium Programme Manager provides overall coordination of a multi-million pound project funded by one of Plan UK’s institutional donors (e.g. DFID, EC). S/he will be responsible for coordination of activities across one or more target countries to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the programme and reporting to donor in line with the project contract.
You will work closely with consortium partners and represent the consortium at UK and international level to all relevant stakeholders, including the project steering committee.
It’s a fixed term contract that is anticipated to be between 3 and 5 years long (dependent on project duration), and it’s a full-time post at 34.5 hours a week – we finish at 4.30pm on a Friday.
We are based in Old Street, London (Finsgate, 5-7 Cranwood Street to be precise)
What we’re looking for
You will have extensive experience of managing complex international development projects in close collaboration with other NGOs or private sector agencies, with responsibility for multi-million pound budgets. You will bring experience of living and working in developing countries and be willing to travel to the programme country or countries (for up to 25% of time). You will be able to demonstrate how you have used and shared programme learning to improve practice.
The posts are open to individuals with generalist experience; however, individuals with technical interest and experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Economic Security;
- Education;
- Nutrition;
- Resilience;
- Sexual and Reproductive Health;
- WASH.
Plan’s approach is child-centred, so experience of child-centred programming will be an advantage, and you will be expected to demonstrate awareness of child protection issues.
Please note: to apply for a position with Plan UK, you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom (in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006).Most importantly, we follow stringent child protection policies and procedures when dealing with applications.
What we offer you
The usual recruitment rate for this post (Grade 2) is £40,828 with future pay progression within the pay band from £40,828 to £42,976.
Our annual leave entitlement starts at 25 days (plus public holidays) for new starters. It goes up to 30 once you’ve been with us for 6 years.
We match contributions up to 6% on the pension scheme and will automatically enrol anyone who has not elected to join the scheme in the third pay period of their employment, currently at a rate of 1% contributions for you and for Plan.
We aim to be a family-friendly employer, with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, as well as child care vouchers and a flexible working policy.
Even more benefits include season ticket loans, study loans, a healthcare plan; cycle scheme, and continuous learning and development.
We would like all applications by at the latest midnight BST on 6th October 2015.Interviews may be held before this date, so prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
How to apply:
http://careers.plan-uk.org/JobSearch/JobDetails.aspx?pageNav=Featured&page=0&jobID=495