Plan UK Adolescent SRH Advisor
The Adolescent SRH Advisor will work within the Interact programmes department to provide technical expertise to Plan UK and through Plan UK to Plan Country programmes on adolescent SRH programming. The role will be split 50% working on Plan DFID PPA programme and 40% working on the corporate adolescent health programme which has a focus on SRH but also broader adolescent health issues. 10% will be used for additional adolescent SRH support to Interact Worldwide and Plan programmes. The Adolescent SRH Advisor will promote the involvement of adolescents in shaping the services they need through social accountability mechanisms and will identify key partners and position Interact as a thought leader in adolescent SRH.
It’s a fixed term contract (to commence as soon as possible to 31st of March 2014, with the possibility for extension subject to funding) and a full time post at 34.5 hours a week [– we finish at 4.30pm on a Friday].
The successful candidate will have experience of working on adolescent SRH – particularly on demand-side issues - and broad adolescent health issues within the international development sector at a senior level and delivery of robust international programme strategy. Experience of working at a senior level in SRHR and HIV/AIDs sector and in participating in global consultations to influence policy and practice all aspects of programme management and providing technical development support to national and international organisations. Building effective relationships, demonstrating leadership and exerting influence across different countries through acting in an advisory capacity are also essential.
Please note: to apply for a position with Plan UK, you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom (in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006). Most importantly, we follow stringent child protection policies and procedures when dealing with applications.
The salary for this post is circa £39,000.
We have a generous annual leave entitlement which starts at 25 days (plus public holidays) for new starters. It goes up to 30 once you’ve been with us for 6 years.
We match contributions up to 5% on the pension scheme (which you can join once you’ve been with us for 3 months)
We aim to be a family-friendly employer, with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, as well as child care vouchers and a flexible working policy.
Even more benefits include season ticket loans, study loans, a healthcare plan; cycle scheme and career break policy.
We would like all applications by 19th February.
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