Plan Country Director Nicaragua
Working in 50 developing
countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as
many children as possible - particularly those who are excluded or
marginalized - with high quality programs that deliver long lasting
benefits. It strives to operate effectively by increasing and
diversifying its income sources and working in partnerships and
alliances with others.
Each Country Program is led by a Country Director (CD) whose role is to lead and deliver effective strategies at country level in alignment with Plan’s global vision and purpose and with the prevailing context of child rights violations in that country. The CD is the sole representative and leader of Plan´s operations in the country. He/she is responsible for Plan’s reputation as a legally compliant, effective and responsible organization, which is unafraid to challenge injustice and discrimination against the poorest and most vulnerable children and strives for the fulfillment of children’s rights.
Dimensions of the Role:
•The Country Director is Plan’s legal representative in Nicaragua, accountable for the operations and results of Plan in Nicaragua in an evolving political, economic, institutional and legal/labor environment. •The Country Director will both ensure the proper disbursement of funds for use in Nicaragua Programs and Operations (currently averaging around US$ 6M per year), additional sources of funding will have to be explored in order to grow income. •The Country Director is responsible for managing Plan’s programmes. Plan currently works with approximately 300 communities across 5 Program Units covering 6 Departments of Nicaragua. •The Country Director heads a Country Management Team and provides strategic leadership to Plan Nicaragua´s staff (currently 170 local employees), ensuring alignment with corporate values and practices
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
•Plan’s work will be relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable children in Nicaragua •Plan’s work in Nicaragua will be delivered by a cost-effective and efficient team, skilled in their area of expertise and compliant with the expectations Plan has of all staff: •Plan’s work will be well funded and growing •Plan’s work in Nicaragua will be recognised locally and internationally as effective and relevant to the needs of highly vulnerable children
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge •Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on the key debates in development •Knowledge of Nicaragua and the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage •Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management •Knowledge of programming for development •Child-rights development and emergency programming theory •Fluent in English and Spanish, oral and written.
Skills •Proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management •Effective working with and through partners •Demonstrated experience in conflict management and coaching •Communications, comfortable with the media, presenting and arguing a case •Proven analytical skills in isolating priorities and tackling them •All aspects of team management in complex environments •Representational skills in using media and other outlets for programme promotion
Behaviours •Self motivated leader with the passion for social justice striving for high performance •Show high standards of integrity and transparency in all his/her actions to become a role model reflecting the values of Plan •Ability to adjust personal lifestyle to existing insecurity in the environment •Creativity and innovation •Motivate the staff and encourage the team to high quality standards, promoting innovation and learning •Problem analysis and ability to make and support judgements while managing risks •Promote staff development and high performance within the organization •Demonstrate a high level of influencing skills and capacity to create high level relations
For more information please see our website.
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 areas of the international community.
Each Country Program is led by a Country Director (CD) whose role is to lead and deliver effective strategies at country level in alignment with Plan’s global vision and purpose and with the prevailing context of child rights violations in that country. The CD is the sole representative and leader of Plan´s operations in the country. He/she is responsible for Plan’s reputation as a legally compliant, effective and responsible organization, which is unafraid to challenge injustice and discrimination against the poorest and most vulnerable children and strives for the fulfillment of children’s rights.
Dimensions of the Role:
•The Country Director is Plan’s legal representative in Nicaragua, accountable for the operations and results of Plan in Nicaragua in an evolving political, economic, institutional and legal/labor environment. •The Country Director will both ensure the proper disbursement of funds for use in Nicaragua Programs and Operations (currently averaging around US$ 6M per year), additional sources of funding will have to be explored in order to grow income. •The Country Director is responsible for managing Plan’s programmes. Plan currently works with approximately 300 communities across 5 Program Units covering 6 Departments of Nicaragua. •The Country Director heads a Country Management Team and provides strategic leadership to Plan Nicaragua´s staff (currently 170 local employees), ensuring alignment with corporate values and practices
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
•Plan’s work will be relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable children in Nicaragua •Plan’s work in Nicaragua will be delivered by a cost-effective and efficient team, skilled in their area of expertise and compliant with the expectations Plan has of all staff: •Plan’s work will be well funded and growing •Plan’s work in Nicaragua will be recognised locally and internationally as effective and relevant to the needs of highly vulnerable children
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge •Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on the key debates in development •Knowledge of Nicaragua and the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage •Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management •Knowledge of programming for development •Child-rights development and emergency programming theory •Fluent in English and Spanish, oral and written.
Skills •Proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management •Effective working with and through partners •Demonstrated experience in conflict management and coaching •Communications, comfortable with the media, presenting and arguing a case •Proven analytical skills in isolating priorities and tackling them •All aspects of team management in complex environments •Representational skills in using media and other outlets for programme promotion
Behaviours •Self motivated leader with the passion for social justice striving for high performance •Show high standards of integrity and transparency in all his/her actions to become a role model reflecting the values of Plan •Ability to adjust personal lifestyle to existing insecurity in the environment •Creativity and innovation •Motivate the staff and encourage the team to high quality standards, promoting innovation and learning •Problem analysis and ability to make and support judgements while managing risks •Promote staff development and high performance within the organization •Demonstrate a high level of influencing skills and capacity to create high level relations
For more information please see our website.
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 areas of the international community.
How to apply:
Please apply through our website http://plan-international.org/about-plan/jobs.
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