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1. Project Planning & Initiation

• Lead the transition from project design to implementation with clear schedules, resourcing strategies, and monitoring frameworks.
• Review situational analyses and baseline studies to ensure understanding of project scope, targets, and intended impact.
• Coordinate with Programme Development & Quality (PD&Q) teams to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems.
• Develop governance structures, reporting protocols, and project plans using project planners/results trackers.

2. Partnership Management

• Coordinate partner onboarding, due diligence, and capacity assessments.
• Support partner selection processes and co-develop project concepts aligned with PIU mission and project goals.
• Develop MOUs, manage partner induction, and ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks.
• Monitor partner performance, financial management, and compliance with MEL and safeguarding requirements.
• Facilitate adaptive management and regular review meetings with partners to ensure impact and quality.

3. Communication & Influencing

• Implement innovative communication and influencing strategies to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Build strategic partnerships, networks, and coalitions to support project objectives.
• Represent Plan International professionally in all forums.
• Ensure community engagement and awareness initiatives are implemented effectively.

4. Project Implementation & Quality Assurance

• Oversee the timely execution of project activities within scope and budget.
• Collaborate with PD&Q and MEL teams to analyze results and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Regularly review project outputs for quality, adherence to PIU Programme Quality Policy, and gender-transformative outcomes.
• Manage project closure activities, including lessons learned, financial reconciliation, and sustainability plans.

5. Risk, Compliance & Accountability

• Map, monitor, and manage project risks in collaboration with the Risk Assurance Manager.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and statutory requirements, including safeguarding, gender equality, health, safety, and security.
• Manage project finances in line with accounting policies, ensuring value for money and strong accountability.
• Support resource mobilization and proposal development for project continuity.

6. Leadership & Staff Management

• Lead and empower the project team, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and high performance.
• Foster talent development, coaching, succession planning, and staff well-being.
• Promote an inclusive work environment with diversity, equity, and employee engagement.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and provide a safe and conducive working environment.

7. Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion

• Embed Plan International’s safeguarding and gender equality policies into all project activities.
• Ensure staff and partners understand responsibilities under policies and the Code of Conduct (CoC).
• Monitor and manage safeguarding concerns in accordance with established procedures.