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# Job Description


Date 24-May-2021

Location Geita, Tanzania

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.

BACKGROUND

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation
that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan has over 80
years’ experience and works in more than 75 countries across the world. We
strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our
supporters and partners.

Plan International has been working in Tanzania since 1991. Our work supports
marginalised children and youth, especially adolescent girls, to grow up
physically and mentally healthy and ready to shape their future. We create an
enabling environment and empower girls to be active drivers of change in
realising their rights. We prioritise working with partners, and ensuring all
of our work is evidence based

The Keeping Adolescent Girls in School KAGIS project is a 5-year Global
Affairs Canada’s GAC’s funded project, aiming at addressing key barriers
inhibiting adolescent girls from realizing their right to safe, quality and
gender-responsive education, with a particular focus on their unique needs and
barriers associated with participation in primary and lower-secondary school.
The project’s Ultimate Outcome, ‘Adolescent girls realize their rights to
safe, quality, gender-responsive education’, will be achieved by employing a
three-pronged, rights-based, gender-transformative approach to tackle demand-
and supply-side barriers, while strengthening local level governance and
building improved linkages between education, health and child protection
systems

ROLE PURPOSE

The Technical Lead –ASRH, will serve as lead technical advisor for KAGIS
project initiative focusing on the improvement of quality of sexual and
reproductive health education and services for adolescents both in and out-of-
school in North-western region of Tanzania. He/she will be responsible for the
execution and lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of annual
work-plans. The technical lead will also ensure ASRH related interventions are
evidence-based and align with national and program reproductive health
strategic approaches. She/he will unite the team around the learning agenda
and documenting results to increase visibility and stimulating cross sector
programming for adolescents. The Technical Lead combines strong program
technical knowledge with exceptional project and team management skills and
the ability to lead by influence. She/he will significantly contribute to Plan
International Tanzania’s growing ASRH portfolio through the development of
innovative solutions for strengthening ASRHR education and services provision
in the project districts.

Dimensions of the Role

The post holder leads program design, planning and implementation to ensure
ASRH and overall interventions are of high quality, gender transformative and
inclusive of children with disabilities.
Analyse and assess the relevant political, social and economic trends and
provides substantive inputs to project implementation and joint monitoring
Implement the project’s ASRH strategy with clear targets
Support inter alia the establishment or strengthening of ASRH centres within
the framework of government.
Assist in the organization of specific activities of the ASRH centres such as
out-reach and awareness rising, training of peer educators, health providers
and life skills development etc.
Provide support to the development and or adaptation of IEC/BCC materials on
ASRH, applying a youth participation approach, and monitor effective
utilization of these publications in the ASRH centres;
Organize workshops and training programs on youth and reproductive health, HIV
prevention and general health issues of direct concern to youth and
adolescents as stated in the project documents and work plans;
Conduct regular supervision and monitoring visits to project sites to ensure
smooth implementation of project ASRH activities;
Identify and coordinate ASRH national responses in terms of policy needs,
resource needs and management need particularly at national level and in the
project areas;
Provide oversight to local implementing partners, and also work closely with
the field offices team, as well as the program director,
Ensure local implementing partners is informed and execute project activities
aligning to the existing national ASRH strategies and guidelines
Ensure all ASRH plans and activities in the project are properly coordinated
with the local implementing partners,
Lead and coordinate the implementation of ASRH activities in the project areas
in close collaboration with the implementing partners and Gender and Inclusion
Advisor
Ensure conduct of quality trainings on ASRH to targeted health providers and
partners towards improving the quality of health facility or outreach services
to adolescents
Ensure conduct of quality training/orientation on ASRH for project staff and
partners
Lead and coordinate the development and/ or adapting training materials and
tools as necessary.
Work closely with the Head of Health and Nutrition to ensure that National
Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health agendas
are integrated throughout project interventions

Emphasize the importance of normative change at implementation level in order
to achieve project outcomes
In collaboration with the MERL team, ensure that quality quarterly reports and
other documentation of ASRH interventions and activities are well written and
submitted in a timely manner.
Work in partnership with MERL team in the development of Monitoring plan in
line with KAGIS project indicators and Global Strategy Results
principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation
Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.
Work closely with Project Coordinators/manager to support the design,
management and implementation of the planned activities
Provide ongoing technical assistance to KAGIS team and implementing partners
to ensure project standards are met
Performs other project related duties as assigned by the Project Director
Performs other SRH organizational duties as assigned by the head of Health and
Nutrition

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Leadership
Provide leadership in the design of the ASRH interventions for KAGIS project
as prioritized in the project document and aligned with government and donor
priorities;
Implement the project’s ASRH strategy and conduct training to build SRH
capacities of staff and partners.
Work in partnership with the Head of Health and Nutrition and MERL to ensure
that all project plans are complete with outcome level monitoring and
evaluation plans; and in close collaboration with relevant government
departments for project implementation
Ensure the integration of sustainable, approaches into all project activities
as appropriate
Ensure timely development, review and submission of high-quality narrative
reports to the Program Director monthly, quarterly annual and final
Support implementing partners in planning and implementation of ASRH
activities;
Coordinate with project leadership and senior management to encourage a
culture of learning within project staff.
Support planning for and oversight of external evaluations in partnership with
program leadership.
Participate in the facilitation of project planning sessions, assisting team
leaders in the development of their annual plans.
Project Monitoring and Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation

Oversee ASRH for all KAGIS related project activities;
In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation department, ensure that
Project teams have access to and are appropriately using routine monitoring
and periodic assessment;
Draft and/or review scopes of work to hire and manage technical consultants,
including review for technical capacities and contract budgets;
Support and improve operational systems and structures to ensure effective
administrative and logistics support for the project;
Liaise closely with the MERL team in the adaptation and use of high-quality
project monitoring tools
Lead project team and Implementing partners in the capturing ongoing
implementation learning
Support the project team to apply results-based monitoring and lessons learned
to refine activities and implementation.

Strengthen Advocacy efforts and Partnership

Contribute to effective partnerships with government’s relevant departments at
National, regional and district levels and networking to ensure influencing
and close collaboration and ownership of project activities
Represent Plan International Tanzania in various ASRH forums, relevant
platforms and technical groups at the regional and district levels
Work closely with advocacy and communications team in the development of ASRH
evidence-based advocacy and influence
Provide expert-level guidance and direction to the implementing partners on
the planning and implementation of ASRH evidence -based intervention in
support of girl’s education

Information Management

Collaborate with project staff to translate project learning and results into
accessible technical products for global and country stakeholders.
Encourage and facilitate the documentation of best practices and lessons
learned in KAGIS project, to influence policy formation, deepen capacity, and
foster partnerships;
Support to develop summative reporting documents for the project for advocacy
and promotion of girls’ education;
Build and maintain relationships with external and internal partners to
enhance their support in keeping girls in school.
Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by
country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are
aware of Safeguarding policies.
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members
strive to achieve excellence.
Ensure compliance to COVID-19 and other outbreaks safety measures

Compliance to Global Policies

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for safeguarding children
and young people and Gender Equality and Inclusion GEIP 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 Plan and
Partner’s 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
Communications and Working Relationships

Internal

This position works closely with Programme Unit Manager high
This position works closely with the project coordinators within the project,
program Director high and Project Coordinator high
This position work closely with other Head of Education, Child Protection, and
Gender and Inclusion advisor Medium
This position works closely with their counterpart at Plan International
Canada medium
External

This position works closely with implementing partner organizations medium

Key relationships

Plan International Canada
Programme Unit and Country Office
Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children
Senior Head of Program Quality
Head of Child Protection, Education, Communications and Gender Advisor
Functional networks within Plan

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Required experience and Qualifications

University degree in Health-related field, Community Development, Social
Sciences preferably with a special focus in Gender Studies. Master’s in Public
Health will be an asset;
A minimum of 5 years demonstrated working experience in managing ASRH and/or
MNH interventions funded by international donors. Global Affairs Canada will
be an added advantage;
Demonstrable experience in advocacy, especially around adolescent girls’
rights related issues
Demonstrated knowledge of the Tanzanian ASRHR system, key policies and
strategies;
Proven success in designing, planning, implementing and evaluating ASRHR
programs in Africa,
This position requires high computer literacy with a full knowledge of
Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with adaptive management and effective feedback loops to ensure the
use of data in strategic and programmatic decision-making;
Experience in providing remote support or willingness to learn effective
remote facilitation and support skills;
Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, concept papers
and proposals including oral presentation skills;
Behaviours

Hardworking with capacity to work independently with minimum supervision
Honest, integrity, open and transparent personality.
respectful of all groups of people in the community and culturally sensitive
Motivated, energetic and strives to develop and support others
Result oriented and a team player
Adheres to and acts in accordance with Plan’s safeguarding children and young
people and Gender Equality and Inclusion GEI policies.

Desirable

Data-driven, detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent analytic skills
Strong program management, presentation, team-building and interpersonal
skills
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Operate in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment with professionalism
Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision
Managing project with strict reporting deadlines
Experience working with children and understanding their special needs.
Experience with rights-based approaches in project development and
implementation.
Experience in civil society capacity building and partnership development
Experience managing staff, including demonstrated experience in staff
training, coaching and mentoring.
Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and
donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of
integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls &
young people
We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to
changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our
shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better
world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our
shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better
world for girls and all children.



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Closing Date 31st May, 2021.



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