Title: Technical Advisor - ProtectionFunctional Area: Programme
Reports to: Senior Technical Advisor - Thrive
Matrix Management-Regional Manager (West)
Location: Regional Office - West, Surkhet
Travel required: Plan International Nepal working districts
Grade: D1
Type: Open to all Applicants, Fixed term employment until 2 years from date of employment; based in Regional Office West - Surkhet
ABOUT PLAN INTERNATIONAL
Plan International is a development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners in over 75 countries. Our programs are underpinned by a core of defined values, including transparency and accountability, team collaboration, inclusion and integration, as well as the overall ambition to empower girls and young women as legacy.
Plan International has been working in Nepal since 1978 and developed a strong reputation as a respected development and humanitarian actor helping marginalised children, their families and communities to access their rights to health, education, economic security and protection. Through the support of local partners, Plan International works in 24 districts in Nepal.
Plan International Nepal has a vision for 2030 as “an inclusive, just and safe society where all girls and young women enjoy their rights and live in freedom”. This is coupled with the ambition of taking action so that 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive as “Girls and young women in all of their diversity reach their full potential as equal and active citizens” by 2023. The country strategy is put into action through the implementation of three interrelated program areas defined as follows:
LEARN: the “Education and Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (SOYEE)” program aims to assist vulnerable and excluded girls and young women in adapting and thriving in a changing climate;
LEAD AND DECIDE: the “Youth as Active Drivers of Change and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)” program aims to empower girls and young women in leading change, having control over their bodies and making informed decisions; and
THRIVE: the “Early Childhood Development (ECD), Child Protection and Child Poverty” program enhances vulnerable and excluded children, especially girls, to be valued and cared for without discrimination, fear and any forms of violence.
Plan international Nepal seeks candidates who practice feminist leadership, promote diversity, actively seek innovative solutions for problems, courageously and respectfully share their opinions and ideas, break down barriers and engender cross-department collaboration, practice active listening, maintain confidentiality, build trust and are passionate about children’s rights and equality for girls.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Technical Advisor will provide technical expertise in developing and delivering Plan International Nepal’s strategy on Protection. The Technical Advisor will guide project leads in designing and monitoring projects related to Protection program. S/he will also be responsible for capacity development of Plan International Nepal and its partner staff on Protection related projects.
The primary scope of the Technical Advisor- Protection is to ensure high quality delivery of program and influencing through field offices and partners. The Technical Advisor (TA)- Protection will guide and provide technical expertise in developing Plan International Nepal’s strategy on protection and safeguarding children and young people through programming and policy implementation. S/He will guide and provide technical advice and support to field teams and partners in protection programming. He/she will work very closely with the HR safeguarding focal point to ensure that safeguarding of children and young people are reflected and adopted during program and policy implementation. S/He will monitor the Child Protection program as per the Country Strategy and M&E framework.
Description
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
Reports to: Senior Technical Advisor - Thrive and is a mid-level position
Budget Accountability: None
Number of reports: None, but responsible for working closely with 5-6 field-based project delivery staff within the sector
Key stakeholder groups: Active engagement with a diverse set of local, regional and international stakeholders including Government, UN Agencies, Donors, INGOs, Academia, CSOs and Media
External relationships and representation: Frequently represent Plan International Nepal to external stakeholders.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop and ensure effective implementation and monitoring of protection related projects
Technical inputs/feedback is provided to project team for high quality delivery of projects.
Monitoring plan of projects are developed and implemented to assess the project outcomes.
Support in developing project concepts and funding proposals for competitive bidding.
Develop capacity of Plan International Nepal and partner staff
Identify training needs of Plan and partner staff.
Short and long-term plan developed to strengthen the capacity of Plan International Nepal and partner staff.
Guideline/manual is developed for training at different levels as well as for the smooth functioning of the field program.
Provide regular coaching, mentoring- and technical guidance to regional offices of Plan and partner staff.
Training and follow-up conducted as per training plan.
Provide technical expertise in developing Plan International Nepal’s strategy in Protection
Gaps in protection at national, province and local levels are identified.
Communities, partner organisations, and government line agencies are consulted to prioritise programme needs in Protection sector.
Identify creative innovations to improve program quality and delivery.
Identify advocacy/influencing agenda
Research need on protection are identified to establish evidence.
Relevant networks on protection identified to establish relationship with actors on protection.
Key trends, good practices on protection within Plan International and externally are collected, analysed and shared appropriately.
Documentation and evidence generation on protection related programs for further lobby, advocacy and resource generation.
Media content on protection prepared to disseminate all stakeholders and external audiences.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
[This section details the skills, knowledge and expertise the postholder will be required to demonstrate in doing the job well. This should include clear levels of technical expertise and skills that support our work at national, international, and global level.]
Essential
Master’s degree in relevant field with 2-3 years of relevant experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field with 3-4 years of experience.
At least 2-3 years of experience in designing / managing projects on Protection including child protection.
Experience in policy advocacy on Protection.
Experience in safeguarding of children, adolescent and young people.
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation of Protection program.
Experience in networking/engaging with key actors on Protection.
Experience in capacity development of project staff.
Capacity to produce evidence-based, robust program design and public policy recommendations and positions.
Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, a variety of team members and external contacts, through good written and spoken communication skills.
Desirable
Understanding of the structures, processes and trends in the Nepal political system.
Good understanding of the processes by which you achieve policy change and of how to conduct power and political analysis.
Ability to plan work and meet deadlines when working under pressure on a number of projects.
Commitment to Plan’s values including the rights and needs of children.
Experience of working for an international organisation.
Skills
Operational planning & execution.
Analysis & reasoning.
Managing work relationships (internal/external).
Communicating, one to one, in groups both in writing, verbally, presentations and reports, in English, Nepali and relevant local languages.
Preparation and management of budgets and assessment of financial implication in work situations.
Facilitation, negotiation and networking.
Persuasion and ability to influence.
Ability to problem solve, handle setbacks and pressure.
Ability to use basic office electronic equipment & computer applications.
Good team player.
PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace.
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Based in Regional Office-West, Surkhet with travel to project areas.
Able to work in difficult circumstances (disaster areas, etc.)
Work with multi-culture and multi-lingual staff/team members.
LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN
"Say Yes ! To Keeping Children and Young people safe and Protected"
Application Deadline: Thursday, 7th March 2024
To apply visit: p2p.com.np
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