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Field/ Project Officer

Closing date: 21 Sep 2017
Office : Plan International Jordan ( PIJO )

Grade

C1

Department & Location

Host Community

Reports to : Host Community Program Coordinator

Purpose:

The Field Officers (FOs) are entitled to facilitate and monitor the implementation of Plan’s programs in tandem with the approved annual plan of the program unit. Through working together with the PU’s leadership team, the FO retains final accountability for timely and quality delivery of Plan’s programs ensuring that they are significantly contributing to lasting and positive changes in the lives of disadvantaged children and communities. The Project Officer will ensure that the projects’ objectives are met in accordance with the donor requirements – adhere to strict timelines, ensure the production of quality & timely reports, ensure that the project outcomes are sustained and continually drive innovation and improvement within the project, working with all key stakeholders.

Dimensions of Role:

This role acts as the front-line in working directly with communities through different community partners
This role has no direct reporters
This role requires close relationship with Sponsored Children and families
Typical Responsibilities

Program Implementation;

Facilitate the implementation of the relevant projects/ programs within the CBOs in the Host Community ensuring that they contribute to improving the lives of marginalized children and communities.
Facilitate, guide and monitor the implementing partners and provide continuous feedback to the line manager.
Develop the required CBOs and/ or Plan partners friendly tools enabling the marginalized children and families to actively engage in all phases of the project cycle.
Develop a detailed plan of action at the community level and in tandem with the program strategy set out at the geographical area.
Facilitate the active engagement of children and local communities in participatory advocacy initiatives to demand positive and lasting changes in their lives.
Conduct a daily visual assessment of the children and ensure a variety of structured games and activities within the Child and Family Centre, catering to the needs of children of different ages, genders, and abilities
Ensure that children feel comfortable, safe, and respected
Ensure that children’s participation and input form the basis of the Protection and ECCD centers.
Establish a rotation system to promote the sharing of equipment and games between children
Support in manage program quality implementation with staff and partners and represent program approaches and promote interactions.
Be a positive role model and demonstrate conflict-solving behaviors
Assist Field Coordinator in establishment of Child Clubs and support him/her in the capacity building of CCs
Ensure that all activities and equipment are accounted for and stored securely at the end of the day
Liaise with parents and the community regularly to keep them informed of any developments or problems within centers.
Conduct parents’ meetings / sessions on weekly basis and help in understanding children’s behavior and practicing better parenthood at home.
Screen for and monitor protection needs and gaps in and around the Child and Family Centre and report to Field Coordinator or Community mobilizers
Provide your line manager with accurate quantitative date regarding daily children participation including a breakdown by gender and age…..
Ensures adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy and reporting procedures
Networking and Advocacy;

Provide support to the local communities including children and youth groups to organize themselves and engage in collective actions to demand sustainable and positive changes in their lives.
Create opportunities for community based informal groups to form networks/ coalitions with the overall purpose of advocating for their rights.
Create opportunities for the local Youth Advisory Boards to get engage in participatory advocacy initiatives including their active engagement in decision making processes.
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, & Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

A University degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Prior experience of working on education and protection projects will be an asset.
Good knowledge of field based monitoring and relationship building.

Excellent English language writing and speaking skills

Reports writing skills

Good communication, planning and organizational skills

Behaviors (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

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

Dealing with Problems:

Demonstrated capacity and commitment to solve day to day program issues.
Effective community facilitation skills.
High level of capacity to manage stress and solve problems.
Physical Environment and Demands:

Typically, Host Community, CBOs environment with at least 20% in the Country Office to attend scheduled meetings etc..
Communication and work relations:

Internal:

Program Coordinator/ Supervisor (High contact).
External:

Local partners to assess progress and agree on the appropriated mitigation strategies (High contact).
Level of Contact with Children:

High level: High Contact with children.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please Submit your CV Maximum by 21/ Sep / 2017 to :

[email protected]

in the subject of the email please mention : Field/ Project Officer