Overview
The Programme Implementation Area Manager (PIAM) leads, coordinates, and oversees the delivery of Plan International’s programmes and operations in a designated Programme Implementation Area (PIA). The role ensures project objectives are achieved and resources are optimised by strengthening communication between the Country Office and the PIA.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading, coordinating, and overseeing the delivery of Plan International’s programmes and operations in a designated Programme Implementation Area (PIA).
- Managing multi-functional teams based at the implementation area and multi-sectoral interventions.
- Ensuring quality programme delivery, operational efficiency, staff wellbeing, risk management, safeguarding compliance, and strong partnerships.
- Representing PIT on regional and zonal forums with stakeholders.
- Budget management for multi-million-dollar portfolios.
- Managing Zonal-level partnerships and stakeholder relations.
- Supervising multiple direct reports.
- Ensuring effective coordination with CO department leads.
- Ensuring projects results and Plan's commitments are fulfilled.
- Ensuring the approved sponsorship participant plan of the area is met.
- Resolving and escalating risks and issues arising from the area.
- Contributing to the development of the country strategy and annual planning process.
- Contributing to emergency preparedness and response in the area.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of work experience, including 5 years of leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multi-sectoral projects, large teams and multimillion dollar budgets.
- Proven experience with donor-funded projects (e.g., FCDO, USAID, EU, GAC).
- Solid understanding of child rights, gender equality, youth development, social inclusion, community development and rights-based programming.
- Solid experience in implementing programmes in one or more of Plan International's areas of global distinctness i.e. Inclusive Quality Education, Sexual, Reproductive Health & Rights, Early Childhood Development, Protection from Violence and Youth Economic Empowerment Employment.
- Demonstrated experience in managing partnerships at different levels.
- Demonstrated experience of operational and programming processes, systems and principles.
- Demonstrated experience of strategic leadership and planning processes.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the requirements of different donors compliance and financial management.
- Knowledge and experience with results-based management tools and reporting processes.
- Strong program management with strict reporting deadlines.
- Excellent networking ability, persuasive communication and fundraising experience.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, International Relations, Gender studies or similar field.
