Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 28 Mar 2016
Position Description
The post is Grants Programme Officer and you’ll be based within the Programmes department.
As Programme Officer you will be responsible for the successful implementation of a portfolio of overseas projects, in compliance with institutional donor standards and internal processes.
The post holder supports country programme staff to ensure consistent high quality project cycle management, and builds their capacity and skills development on effective grant management. To achieve this, s/he will work with relevant Plan UK (especially with Grants Finance and Quality Assurance, Impact and Learning team) and Plan International colleagues to ensure the effectiveness of project and grant management systems and quality processes. This position requires some overseas travel.
This is a full-time, permanent contract at 34.5 hours a week.
Required Experience
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual with a strong commitment to international development in general and affinity to child rights and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programming. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing bilateral and multilateral development projects; and demonstrated experience of managing budgets and reporting. They will have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, and be able to confidently act as an external representative of Plan. Experience of living and working in developing countries is essential in this role.
You will possess excellent verbal and written English and fluency in French is highly desirable.
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.
Salary and Benefits
The recruitment rate for this post (Grade 3) is £37,427 per annum with future pay progression within the pay band from £37,427 to £39,346.
Employer Description
Plan is a global children's charity. We work with children in the world's poorest countries to help them build a better future. A future you would want for all your children, your family and friends.
For over 75 years we've been taking action and standing up for every child's right to fulfil their potential by:
- giving children a healthy start in life, including access to safe drinking water;
- securing the education of girls and boys;
- working with communities to prepare for and survive disasters;
- inspiring children to take a lead in decisions that affect their lives;
- enabling families to earn a living and plan for their children's future.
We do what's needed, where it's needed most. We do what you would do. With your support children, families and entire communities have the power to move themselves from a life of poverty to a future with opportunity.
Site Description
We are based in Old Street, London (Finsgate, 5-7 Cranwood Street to be precise).
How to apply:
Please apply by clicking through the following link - http://careers.plan-uk.org/JobSearch/JobDetails.aspx?pageNav=Featured&page=0&jobID=567