DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure effective development of strategies and plans, project management and operational oversight of initiatives stemming from Plan International’s strategic priorities arising from the new global strategy. The role requires expertise in strategic project management, with a focus on growth and implementing strategic solutions to elevate the organisation’s humanitarian ambitions and ensure long-term impact and financial sustainability.

We are seeking an experienced Project and strategy Management expert, ideally with project management consultancy experience of time bound projects or start-ups to lead and to spearhead transformative humanitarian projects within Plan International. The post holder will be responsible for developing strategic frameworks, driving project initiation (start-up phase); design and implementation,

ensuring alignment with organisation’s strategic objectives, and delivering results within the given timelines. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and possesses a track record of excellence in in developing strategies and plans for growth, project management, leadership, strategic stake holder engagement and communication skills.

This role also offers opportunities for experiential learning through real time deployment into crisis settings and one of Plan International’s core humanitarian response areas (Child Protection in Emergencies, Education in Emergencies, or Cash and Vouchers).

As a key member of Plan International’s Global Humanitarian Team, the Humanitarian Strategic Operations and Initiatives Manager is responsible for leading the humanitarian strategic initiatives of Plan International. The position provides leadership in project and information management, operational support, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the successful implementation of strategic initiatives that drive humanitarian scale-up and readiness.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE

· Proven experience in managing complex time bound projects.

· Strong background in strategic planning, implementation, monitoring of special projects.

· Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

· Commitment to humanitarian values, principles and the humanitarian sector

· Creative approach to problem solving is central to the job.

· Proven project management skills, including planning, design, and implementation.

· Exceptional stakeholder management, report preparation and communication skills.

· Experience in budget oversight and resource management.

· Ability to lead teams in fast-paced, challenging environments.

· Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project,).

· Willingness to travel to remote and conflict-affected areas as needed (approximately 50% of the time).

· Fluency in English required; proficiency in other languages is an asset.

Flexibility to adapt plans to a changing environment

· Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships; managing self in a pressured and changing environment; motivating and influencing others

· Actively takes steps to uphold Plan International’s vision, values and behaviours and policies, including the Say Yes! To Keeping Children Safe Policy.

· Minimum of intermediate level of expertise while using Microsoft packages

Master’s degree in business management (ideal) or Social Studies, Economics, International Development, or related fields or comparable experience.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internally:

· Global Humanitarian Team – Global Education in Humanitarian Action Unit and all other global humanitarian capability units.

· Regional Humanitarian Teams.

· National Organisation humanitarian leads / teams.

· Global Hub Operational Support departments- People and Culture, Finance, Supply Chain.

Externally:

· Interagency working groups and coordination fora.