Plan International recruits 01 Champion of Change Coordinator
Champion of Change Coordinator-EGE
Location: Kigali, 01, RW
Company: Plan International
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan International Rwanda has secured funding from Plan International Belgium to build the critical assets of adolescent refugee girls in Rwanda. In this regard, Plan is implementing a project called “Empowering Girls for Equality” in Gihembe and Nyabiheke refugee camps. It is an opportunity to train refugee men/boys to become champions of change towards gender equality so that adolescent refugee girls enjoy their rights through the engagement of men and boys in positive masculinity and support other project activities which lead to the empowerment of adolescent girls in both refugee camps.
The project aims to directly impact at least 878 adolescent girls aged 10-17 and 585 adolescent boys aged 10-17 in both camps. Through direct content delivery from trained 135 mentors (81 female –girl’s mentors and 54 male-boys mentors) aged 18-40. Through safe spaces for girls in the camps, over 5,000 girls aged 5-17 will be reached. Through campaigns and positive masculinity programming, over 4,800 boys aged 5-17 will be indirectly reached.
Dimensions of the Role
Plan International Rwanda is looking for a good Champion of Change Coordinator who has a combined profile of knowledge on gender equality and solid experience working with young people in order to influence attitudes and behavioural changes. S/he should also enjoy working and discussing Gender Equality and Men Engagement topics with youths especially boys. S/he needs to be comfortable with her/his own views and self-reflective, foster dialogue and be comfortable responding to questions about her/his own experiences in a non-directive manner.
A determined and experienced Champion of Change Coordinator is needed to engage boys and girls in Nyabiheke and Gihembe refugee camps. Champion of Change module was developed by Plan International to work with youth on gender equality, working with boys and girls to act as champions and peer educators. This programme encompasses capacity building of male youth as peer educators by developing a real understanding of their cultural, social and religious contexts and how these impact them. This initiative engages and shifts the agenda from boys and men as one of the sources of gender inequality to boys and men as part of the solution to transform discriminatory gender norms and practices. Girls and boys may come together to discuss their changing views on gender and social transformation and work together to find solutions for their own communities guided by a skillful facilitator.
Accountabilities
(“What” is done and “why”, but not “actions” or “how”; include indicators for success)
Key deliverables and indicators for success
Effective activity implementation and monitoring.
Effective learning and monitoring system in place
Good practices are well documented, shared and supported by research and evaluation studies
Key areas of responsibility include
Responsible for providing guidance and technical support to boys for change clubs for the implementation of the Champions of Change model and its different components: including training and capacity building materials, methodologies, and roll out of the Champions of Change model;
· Responsible for providing capacity building to boys mentors and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities towards boys for change clubs;
· Promoting the Champions of Change model to existing refugee local leaders networks including parents in refugee camps;
· Liaise and coordinate efforts with mentor’s team in particular the male mentors and champion of change group representatives on the implementation of the model across Nyabiheke and Gihembe camps;
· Provide monthly, quarterly reports and change stories and ensure reports are submitted in a timely manner and all information filled;
· Regular monitor and support (adolescent boys – direct beneficiaries of empowering girls for equality project and families through home visits, providing guidance, advise, emotional support, referrals etc.);
· Stock management and procurement of Champion of Change materials;
Learning and knowledge management
· Facilitate mechanisms and processes for effective knowledge management among Plan International Rwanda Office across the country (through direct technical assistance, use of share-point, virtual conferences etc);
Resource Mobilisation
· Support Country Offices in drafting of grant proposals and concept notes relating to the roll out and implementation of the Champions of Change model;
Dealing with Problems
(Application of knowledge required for the role, complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them.)
1. 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.
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
1. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
2. We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
3. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
Key relationships
(Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
• Collaborating and working together well with project team based in the refugee camps, Project Manager at CO and implementing partner.
· Collaborate with monitoring and evaluation team at Country Office to monitor data collection, mid-term evaluation and end line evaluation;
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders, UNHCR, MINEMA, Police, District Officials, Camp Executive Committee, refugee local leaders (at different levels) and other partners in the refugee camps;
• Be part of Plan International Rwanda gender networks and support Plan International Rwanda Country Office training initiatives and promote the exchange of approaches among gender transformative projects;
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Skills specific to the post
Good facilitation, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Good capacity of strategic thinking, networking and making sound judgment and recommendations.
Ability to organize own work independently and willingness to work beyond normal working hours.
Strong team building and motivational skills.
Communication skills (fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French is an asset).
Proficient in computer skills.
Behavior
Team player with good mentoring and coaching skills.
Highly effective networking and interpersonal skills.
Timely and effective delivery.
Gain, develop and retain credibility about performance.
Commitment to child protection and participation and to equality for girls.
Courtesy, honesty, and integrity, effective and clear communication.
Knowledge /Competencies
Knowledge of human rights based approaches to development and CRC
Demonstrate ability to assess best practices, document and disseminate lessons learned
Knowledge of Disaster Risk Management
Values:
Respect, integrity, diversity, commitment to excellence, adaptability, ability to perform under stress, innovation, building relationships, working in partnership, teamwork, communicating effectively, facilitating change, developing teams, personal commitment to children’s rights issues and equality for girls.
Physical Environment
(May be “typical office environment”; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc).
Based in Nyabiheke and supporting both Gihembe and Nyabiheke refugee camps.
Level of contact with children
High Contact: High level of interaction with children and refugees
Location:Based in Nyabiheke(Offering support to Gihembe and Nyabiheke Refugee Camps0
Reports to: Project Manager-Empowering Girls for Equality Project
Grade: D1
Closing Date: 17 March 2019
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
Please note: Plan international will consult beyond your listed referees for the sake of the safety of children.
Male candidates are encouraged to apply.