Vacancy: Bridging the Digital Divide Project Manager – Region of Eastern and Southern Africa
About Plan International: Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International’s goal is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits.
Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others whose behaviour reflects the corporate values.
The following job opportunities are available.
The Role: To lead the inception phase of the Bridging the Digital Divide Project in RESA, work closely with Plan International in Tanzania, Zambia, Netherlands, as well as technical staff in other offices and Accenture Netherlands.
It is expected that the Bridging the Digital Divide Project will train youth in valuable digital, technical and life skills for employment through jobs and entrepreneurship using technology previously not accessible.
The position holder will ensure all staff under his/her supervision understand their obligations as Plan employees to protect children and from harm, abuse and exploitation, and work to the standards and procedures detailed in the organisation’s Child Protection Policy.
The Person:
- Should have a minimum Bachelors and preferably a Masters in Social or Political sciences, business or any related field,
- minimum 5 years’ experience in the private sector, preferably working with youth apprentices or interns,
- knowledge and professional experience in the application of digital technologies to job creation in East or Southern Africa,
- experience in results-based project management or other logical frameworks,
- knowledge of human rights based approach, children and youth rights issues,
- demonstrated facilitation and training experience.
For full Job Descriptions and specifications for the above positions, please go to: http://plan-international.org/where-we-work/africa/jobs
Contract Period: 6 months with the possibility of extension to 3 years
Closing Date: 15th July 2015
Applicants must have the right to work in Kenya, or Tanzania or Zambia.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The position title should be the subject of your email application.
Applications should be sent to: plan.resajob@plan-international.org
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.