District Coordinator (IPADEV) at Plan International

Role PURPOSE

To support the implementation of the I-PADEV Project activities in the West Mamprusi and Jasikan Municipalities to create a resilient and protective environment both at home and at school for better health and learning outcomes for children.

Accountabilities

Functions as per requirements of the People & Culture Strategy.

• Facilitates and supervises project activities in the schools, health centers and communities in the 10 IPADEV communities in the District.
• Works with key partners to ensure assigned communities achieve ODF status
• Coordinate robust analysis and understanding of Health, WASH and Education policy and political contexts in which IPADEV project will work in each District.
• Coordinates the implementation of IPADEV Gender Equality and Influencing Strategy which aims to ensure key partners have the tools, skills and capacities to fulfil core WASH gender standards across the beneficiary regions
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of progress reports relating to the implementation of the Gender and Influencing strategy on WASH
• Works with the IPADEV team to regularly review and evaluate project activities and shares lessons learnt with Project Manager.
• Coordinates monitoring and supervision support for the District, Water and Sanitation, Ghana Education Service, Ghana health service and Environmental health Teams at the District.
• Contributes to the collection and documentation of best practices and lessons learnt from project implementation and to disseminate results to local stakeholders according to Plan International Ghana guidelines.
• Undertakes regular field visit to project communities to provide technical support to Natural leaders, Caregivers, Teachers, Water and sanitation committees, opinion leaders, NGOs/CSO’s, etc.
• Works with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to adapt and develop practical tools and procedures to facilitate project monitoring and manage decision-making.
• Assists the Project Manager to prepare progress reports.
• Provides support to training of the Natural Leaders/WSMT members to update and adapt IPADEV concept.
• Establishes close collaboration with District Assembly, GHS, GES, EHSD, DWST and other NGOs in the district.
• Ensures that the project is accountable to all relevant stakeholders, by making program results and information readily available.
• Participates in project review meetings, workshops and training. When required, prepares and makes presentations at meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Performs any other duties to be assigned to support the achievement of organizational goals.

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion 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.

Key relationships

• There is a High contact with community members, children and other stakeholders to develop and implement projects that would meet Plan’s WASH program objectives;
• Maintains high contact with staff working on IPADEV project activities at PIIA level to offer support for understanding and implementation of related activities;
• There is a low contact with other staff to support them with understanding of the IPADEV project and their support in the implementation of related activities.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in social science, planning, environmental science, Gender& Development, demography or a related field;
• Minimum of three years experience in similar position within NGO’s or Government institutions/programmes at the local level;
• At least 3 years experience in an international organization similar to Plan.

Demonstrated behaviours needed by the postholder to successfully perform the role:

• Demonstrated ability to implement, monitor and evaluate programs;
• Knowledge of the Water and Environmental Sanitation field is key;
• Demonstrated ability to process information in an orderly and organized style;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines;
• Teamwork;
• Working under pressure;

• Communicates clearly and effectively;
• Develops winning grants proposals;
• Works in a participative community approach.

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.

• Strong initiative and ability to resolve problems with little supervision;
• Proven strategic thinking skills;
• Excellent communications skills: Written, interpersonal and presentational;
• Fluency in English and at least one local language;
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet. Good knowledge of data management software (SPSS, Word, Excel)Good report writing skills;
• Ability to drive motor bike is an added advantage;
• Strong knowledge of the Rights of Child;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills, appropriate to the audience;
• Strong team-building and motivational skills;
• Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

1. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
2. We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
3. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment

Typical office environment.  The position also requires about 80% travel within Plan International Ghana’s field offices.

Level of contact with children

High contact- The responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent one-to-one contact with children.   It is expected that extra care shall be taken to protect children at all times.

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

High level: Frequent interaction with children