Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries
Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.
Plan International has been operating in Mozambique since 2006 and is one of the leading organizations in the advancement of children’s rights and equality for girls and young women. Plan International in Mozambique has a permanent office in Maputo and maintains a presence in Nampula, Inhambane, Sofala and Cabo Delgado provinces with strong presence at district levels, implementing both long term development and humanitarian initiatives.
Our goal is to make significant contributions so that Girls are protected from early and forced marriage and pregnancy. Plan International Mozambique is focused on four integrated and mutually supportive programme axes: Education, Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Protection.
Accountabilities and Main Work Activities:
Receive and do 100% quality checks for all sponsorship documents;
Translate, analyse, prepare the list of all letters and send to National Offices before the close of the month;
Ensure all letters are content appropriate and translate a good dialogue between the sponsors and the child;
Process cancellations and replacement in the corporate system within the established time;
Making follow-ups on the letters that have been asked for by NOs and ensure they meet the new business rules standards;
Keep all copies of letters sent to National office in child’s profile (back up);
Prepare monthly report on the problems identified in the letters per number received/community and send to Sponsorship Coordinator;
Process WGCs and DWGC, SCRs and DSPC, FWL, DOCC, DSGC and ECO in corporate systems after quality checks and other corporate requirements as per the sponsorship book;
Ensure by proper follow up that 100% WGCs and SCRs are sent to sponsors with the time frame of the new business rule;
Promotes and abide by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, Code of Conduct and related mandatory reporting responsibilities;
Ensuring that all incoming letters are passed on to the field for action three days after receival;
Make weekly and monthly plans and share with Sponsorship Coordinator;
Liaise with all Field Officers on communication quality.
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI):
Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC);
Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work;
Ensure that Plan Mozambique contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
Gained through education, training, & experience:
Degree in English and Communication or Translation and Interpretation;
Word processing - significant printed and new media skills such as internet and intranet;
Sound knowledge of Microsoft office;
Some understanding or interest of development issues;
Attention to details;
A minimum of three years relevant experience working in a reputable NGO;
Speaks, reads and writes English and Portuguese;
Analytical skills;
Communication skills;
High level advocacy skills;
Facilitation and negotiation skills;
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.
