Job Opportunities at Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Head of Counter Fraud

Location: Flexible (Nigeria)
Functional Area: Global Assurance
Reports to: Director of Global Assurance
Travel required: Up to 50% Travel (typically planned in advance and flexible)
Grade: 5

Role Purpose

• This post will help ensure that the incidence of loss of funds and resources from fraud, corruption, mismanagement and criminal activity is robustly addressed and the risk is as far as possible minimised.
• In doing so, reputational risk will be reduced, and sponsors and donors continue to regard Plan International as a well managed, ethical and accountable organisation.

Dimensions of the Role and Key Accountabilities
Dimensions of the Role:

• Leads Plan International’s Counter Fraud Unit (CFU)
• Acts as the Global Functional Lead for Counter Fraud, providing pro-active and reactive services to help reduce losses from fraud and corruption
• Manages 4 staff directly and oversees a wider cadre of c.120 staff globally (the Fraud Faculty) who assist CFU on specific assignments
• Provides the International Board, the Executive Team and operational management with advice, guidance and support on counter fraud
• Builds networks and links in with counter fraud professionals in other INGOs
• Represents Plan International in professional practice bodies and fraud related conferences and events

Accountabilities:

• Maintains and develops Plan International’s Counter Fraud Framework
• Ensures allegations and incidents are investigated to professional and international standards
• Provide training programmes for all staff on fraud awareness and prevention
• Maintain and provide investigation training for the Fraud Faculty
• Carry out fraud exposure analyses
• Support management in the resolution of incidents
• Provide regular reports to the International Board and Executive Directors
• Work with other risk and control resources to identify and help implement effective fraud reduction controls and practices
• Uses experience to make effective decisions taking account of context and situation.
• Provides practical solutions to fraud related problems
• Can pursue a line of reasonable action even when faced with competing pressures
• Owns resolutions to problems working within agreed timeframes
• 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

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge:

• Excellent proven experience in the field of counter fraud
• Awareness of current best practices in investigation techniques
• Awareness of global standards and legislation around fraud and corruption
• Understanding of the role and approaches of the international development sector

Skills:

• First rate investigative ability with proven track record
• Experience of crime/loss prevention
• Analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills including report writing
• Can manage indirect staff
• Able to offer practical solutions to management to help resolve incidents including in crisis situations
• Perseverance, resilience and tenacity
• A high standard of both written and spoken English. French/Spanish language an additional advantage.
• A recognised qualification in fraud investigation (e.g. ACFE) would be an advantage although not essential

Behaviours:

• Ability to work in partnership with others both internally and externally
• Flexibility of approach, ensuring application of skills is relevant to situation and context
• Adapts well to different environments and situations
• Cross-culturally agile and gender sensitive
• Aware of impact on others and uses impact to create a positive working environment
• Commitment to development and humanitarian values and standards

Key Relationships
Internal:

• Liaises closely with other risk and control related staff across Plan
• Communicates at all levels within Plan International
• Ability to communicate within a multicultural organisation, recognising legal, cultural and ethnic variations and practices

External:

• Communicate with other professional bodies, e.g. law enforcement agencies
• Other NGOs

Plan International’s Value in Practice
We are Open and Accountable:

• We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent.
• We hold ourselves and others taccount for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We Strive for Lasting Impact:

• We strive tachieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and tsecure equality for girls.
• We challenge ourselves tbe bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We Work Well Together:

• We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors.
• We actively support our colleagues, helping them tachieve their goals.
• We come together tcreate and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are Inclusive and Empowering:

• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace.
• We support children, girls and young people tincrease their confidence and tchange their own lives.
• We empower our staff tgive their best and develop their potential.

Level of Contact with Children:

• Low contact – No contact or very low frequency of interaction.

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2022 (12:00pm GMT).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Data Cleansing Analyst

Location: Global
Functional Area: Y.O.D.A Programme
Reports to: Programme Manager, Y.O.D.A Programme
Travel required: None
Grade: 3

Role Purpose

• The iNGindustry has long sought tachieve the ambitious vision conceived in Plan’s Y.O.D.A (Your Organisations Data Analytics) Programme, tdeliver richness of data tdemonstrate development programming impact.
• The Programme will bring benefit tcore business functions through efficiency, effectiveness and management control with the largest value being more high-quality data tmanage Plan’s business.
• It will improve management decision-making and the organisation’s ability tanalyse, measure and evidence impact and financial investment in the core development and humanitarian work of Plan International and tachieve our ambition statement of ‘all girls standing strong creating global change.’
• The role of the Data Cleansing Analyst is a very exciting new opportunity twork globally across Plan International and our 55 country offices (spread over Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East and the Americas) tensure that our data is in a great state tbe migrated ontour new Y.O.D.A systems.
• Reporting tthe Deployment Execution Programme Manager, you will work with a diverse team of passionate people tfirst extract and analyse data, then supporting, communicating and updating our country offices on a monthly basis tensure we are making progress and are in a stable state ttransform our global systems (which will be a staggered deployment approach of country offices over the course of a year).
• The role is a fantastic opportunity for an aspirational individual twork in a complex, global environment with a dedicated team and making a difference tPlan’s humanitarian initiatives.

Dimensions of the Role and Key Accountabilities

• Communicate key insights and the “story” ta range of business stakeholders, across programme Y.O.D.A, at all levels as required.
• Based on metrics and analysis, recommend reasonable short- and long-term goals for key performance metrics in regard tdata readiness for transformation
• Gather and analyse data tproduce a range of accurate and timely MI, analysis, insights and trends across the country offices
• Build supporting relationships with our 4x Regional Hubs and country offices
• Assist Y.O.D.A programme in statistical assessment, report writing and development of data/ insights driven presentations tthe wider team.
• Perform statistical analysis on Y.O.D.As global data cleansing initiative
• Manage and manipulate data tensure the status and expectations of the programme team are understood.
• 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 ttheir 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 ttheir area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures
• The role is a great opportunity twork with a truly passionate, global team and tlearn and shape your own role tensure that performance across the data cleansing initiative increases.
• There is also the possibility of making this position permanent once the Y.O.D.A programme deployment concludes.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• Proficient in excel (capable or writing formulas, creating pivot charts etc.)
• Proficient in Power BI
• Proficient in outlook (email, creating virtual meet ups etc.)
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Enthusiasm about the role and Plan’s mission
• Fluent English
• Willingness tlearn and develop
• Proactive in problem solving and communicating taudiences

Desirable:

• Knowledge or experience of SQL
• Both of the above can be learnt ‘on the job’ if nprior experience – but a willingness tlearn and develop is key!

Key Relationships
Daily / Weekly Contact (Virtually):

• Reporting tand taking a strategic steer from the Deployment Execution Programme Manager
• Working alongside and giving direction and updates t4 x Regional Directors at our hubs in:
• Asia Pacific (Bangkok, Thailand)
• West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
• Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa (Nairobi, Kenya)
• Americas (Panama)
• Ensuring alignment between different streams of work with:
• Y.O.D.A Data Architect
• Y.O.D.A Data Migration Project Manager
• Y.O.D.A Data Warehouse Project Manager

Weekly / Bi-weekly Contact (Virtually):

• Infrastructure and Systems Support Programme Manager (ensuring alignment with this programme of work)
• Country Office staff (supporting where needed and helping tresolve issues)
• Y.O.D.A PM(Programme Management Office) (reporting on progress, status and timelines)
• Y.O.D.A Programme Directors (reporting on progress, status and timelines)

Plan International’s Value in Practice
We are Open and Accountable:

• We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent.
• We hold ourselves and others taccount for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We Strive for Lasting Impact:

• We strive tachieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and tsecure equality for girls.
• We challenge ourselves tbe bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We Work Well Together:

• We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors.
• We actively support our colleagues, helping them tachieve their goals.
• We come together tcreate and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are Inclusive and Empowering:

• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace.
• We support children, girls and young people tincrease their confidence and tchange their own lives.
• We empower our staff tgive their best and develop their potential.

Physical Environment:

• Working from home.

Level of Contact with Children:

• Low contact – No contact or very low frequency of interaction.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Innovation Project Lead

Location: Flexible (Nigeria) Employment terms will be based on local conditions
Type of Role: 9-month Fixed-Term Contract with the possibility of extension
Reports to: Global Lead – Youth Movements

The Opportunity

• In this role as the Innovation Project Lead, you will be responsible for the success and scaling of the Equality Accelerator project, as well as for promoting innovation, digital inclusion, and feminist youth activist resourcing practices and movement building across Plan International.
• Equality Accelerator is an online platform where young activists can access accessible, sustainable, and democratic funding and non-financial opportunities. EA also includes a world-first smart flexible fund model with an inclusive, accessible, transparent application process; an agile, participatory selection process; and automated, youth-friendly reporting.
• You will act as product owner for the website, team of designers, web developers and QA consultants to ensure EA is maintained, up-to-date and that all bugs, glitches, or content errors are fixed in a timely fashion.
• You will also coordinate the development of new features or languages as EA to scaled to new contexts or as the need is identified.
• Additionally, you will coordinate the implementation of EA (both the website and the funding mechanism) across countries where it is currently being implemented, as well as identify opportunities to scale the project to new countries. Importantly, you will be responsible for resource mobilization to ensure the continued sustainability for the project.
• Finally, you will be an ambassador for innovation, digital inclusion, youth-friendly feminist resourcing and movement building across the organization. This includes participating in other initiatives related to youth resourcing as well as coordinating with other innovation teams to promote joint learning.

The Person

• You will have extensive experience in managing complex projects in international settings, as well as some experience developing inclusive digital products and in human-centered design.
• You will also have a demonstrated interest in working on gender and feminism and principles of feminist leadership and social justice.
• Ideally, you will have specific experience working with youth-led movements, and have an understanding of the ways in which youth organisations work and their needs and challenges.

Grade

• We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here.

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Administrative and Logistics Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Role Purpose

• Plan International Nigeria is seeking to implement General Food Distribution and Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme project funded by World Food Programme (WFP).
• The post holder is to manage an array of supply chain activities including safeguarding of goods and supplies, and ensuring well-organized warehousing and storage service in compliance with WFP and Plan International warehouse and logistic guidelines

Dimensions of the Role

• The post holder will contribute to the effective administration and logistics operation in Pulka ensuring the interface between operations and programme team members.
• The post holder will support development of Plan Internationals implementing partners and staff capacity building. The post holder will supervise the driver.

Accountabilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to staff in general office operations and identify future needs.
• Ensure timely welcome services, warehouse management and other support services for staff and visitors.
• Manage travels of staff with Maiduguri Admin officer with respect to UNHAS bookings and feedback
• Effective management of the office operations
• Prepare and file documents for signature and/or action, as necessary and ensure that proper filing systems are in place for the office.
• Manage and keep Asset register for the field office
• Plan and supervise the workflow in a warehouse
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Taking records of general stock provided by WFP and movement of General Food Distribution and Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme items.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical checking and counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Maintain and manage inventories accurately
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
• Coordinates the planning and organization of meetings and workshops.
• Ensure that vehicles and all equipment are in good conditions and liaise with the Field office coordinator and Humanitarian Logistics and Procurement in Emergencies Specialist about necessary repairs and improvements as necessary
• Arrange for the repair and maintenance of office equipment and machinery to ensure that staff works effectively without any disruptions.
• Ensures that the SAP system is used to capture all necessary activities as required.
• Establish and maintain a well-functioning logistics support operation for the office – effective coordination and use of vehicles
• Perform logistics and procurement operations – Selection of vendors/suppliers and keep an updated vendor list
• Prepares and Maintain records of all outstanding purchase orders with external vendors and arranges transportation and forwarding services for all orders to ensure delivery on schedule
• Prepare reports on personnel and material movement and ensure that reporting requirements are fulfilled in an accurate and timely manner
• Responsible for purchase order creation and ensure clean ERP data base on regular basis.
• Ensure compliance with Plan International logistics standards and regulations
• Store Management using specified software
• Perform any other project related duties as specified by the logistics and procurement specialist and other dotted line management.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• A Degree in any related field.
• At least 3 – 4 years of experience working in administration and logistics generalist role with relevant experience in the deep field?
• Relevant experience in logistics and administrative process and management
• Experience in use of SAP
• Fluency in English with excellent writing and speaking skills is required.
• Excellent and demonstrable experience in procurement processes and logistics management.
• Demonstrable experience in office management and staff coordination.
• Excellent writing and speaking in English language
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Desirable:

• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver PLAN’s strategic objectives.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
• Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
• Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse, Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.