ROLE PURPOSE:

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation/charity/non- profit [select as appropriate] that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won't stop until we are all equal.

The purpose of this position is to support Inclusive Quality Education and Early Childhood Development specific programmatic thematic teams within the Global Programme Team by coordinating networks, enhancing cross-organizational learning, information sharing, and capacity strengthening. The Global Network & Knowledge Coordinator — IQE and ECD will facilitate the effective administration of the IQE and ECD networks and support the growth and impact of the programme portfolio through robust knowledge management and communication strategies.

Inclusive Quality Education and Early Childhood Development are two of six priority thematic areas (Areas of Global Distinctiveness) within Plan International. The goal of Inclusive Quality Education is that all vulnerable and excluded children — particularly girls — access and complete inclusive quality education from pre-primary to secondary level. The global of Early Childhood Development is that girls and boys under eight years from vulnerable and excluded groups receive the care, supports and services they need to survive, grow up healthy and develop to their full potential, free from gendered norms and attitudes that are discriminatory and limiting. includes gender-responsive parenting; early learning; maternal and newborn child health; and nutrition; and water, sanitation and hygiene.

This role is crucial in implementing the principle of "locally led, globally connected," ensuring that learnings from Country Offices are integrated into global practices and vice versa. The role aims to enhance the effectiveness and reach of programs, ensuring impactful interventions and sustainable outcomes.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE:

• Budget: Mile this role does not manage any budget directly, it assists the IQE and ECD programme Leads in keeping track of specific programmatic activity budget;


• Direct Reports: This position does not have any direct reports;


• Key Stakeholders:

1. Internal: Global Programme Team, Knowledge Management Advisor, MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) team, PACE team and other key functions within the Global Hub;


2. External: Colleagues from Country Offices (CO), Regional Hubs and National Offices (NO) within programme departments.

• Type of Communication: organizes large network meetings online and, if possible, face- to-face. Engages in regular communication with internal stakeholders to coordinate IQE and ECD network activities, share information, and facilitate learning opportunities;


• Reach of the Role: This role has a global reach, interacting with colleagues and stakeholders from various regions and countries. The role spans multiple thematic areas, especially IQE and ECD, within the Global Programme Team, focusing on cross - organizational learning, information sharing, and capacity building.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Network Management and Support (30%)

• Provide effective coordination of the IQE and ECD networks, enhancing cross- organizational learning, information sharing, and capacity building;


• Organize and facilitate regular IQE and ECD network meetings, developing agendas in collaboration with the relevant team/network leads and engaging colleagues from various offices, including on policy and influencing dimensions of the thematic areas;


• Promote cross-learning among IQE and ECD networks, and with other AOGDs as relevant;


• Maintain updated contact details of IQE and ECD technical experts and other network members, ensuring effective on-boarding and off-boarding processes;


• Act as a key focal point for the IQE and ECD thematic networks, providing direct support to colleagues and connecting them with others who can support their needs;


• Set up and maintain processes and tools to respond to ad hoc requests and feedback from relevant network members, ensuring timely support and response, and the recording of all requests received and addressed, and their outcomes;


• Support the development and monitoring of IQE and ECD annual action plans and budgets, and help to maintain IQE and ECD calendars to ensure smooth coordination of activities;


• Assist in facilitating IQE and ECD representation/participation in internal and external networks, coalitions, and initiatives and in documenting and sharing as appropriate learning outcomes.

Internal Communications and Knowledge Management (30%)

• Manage internal communications for IQE and ECD , including developing and disseminating newsletters and updates;


• Develop and implement a learning plan, maintaining a regular schedule of learning offers (e.g., courses, webinars, newsletters) for technical staff and ensuring regular monitoring and evaluation of their effectiveness and recording of their outcomes;


• Promote IQE and ECD best practices through the development of case studies and other learning materials, ensuring dissemination across the organization;


• Enable the use of Plan International's internal and external knowledge management platforms to maintain and continually update a database of resources, ensuring accessibility and relevance for the IQE and ECD networks;


• Collaborate with the Knowledge Management Advisor to maintain IQE and ECD relevant intranet pages, libraries, and repositories, exploring sustainable and user-friendly solutions;


• Support in translating key resources and materials.

Programme Portfolio Growth and Impact (20%)

• Support the IQE and ECD Programme Leads in developing and rolling out programming and influencing guidance aligned with global strategies;


• Facilitate the engagement of IQE and ECD network members in global initiatives, supporting the practical application of resources in countries;


• Document and promote the sharing and use of insights and learning from country offices, promoting the principle of "locally led, globally connected;"


• Contribute to the scaling and replication of successful IQE, ECD and cross AOGDs program models, driving impactful interventions and sustainable outcomes;


• Monitor and evaluate the impact of IQE and ECD network activities on program outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation.

Project Support (10%)

• Provide support and coordination for ongoing projects related to the IQE and ECD including the development of new tools and training resources;


• Assist IQE and ECD Programme Leads with administrative tasks, including reporting, data management, and budget coordination.

Professional Development and Capacity Building (10%)

• Support the design and facilitation of capacity-strengthening initiatives, focusing on face- to-face training with some online and hybrid opportunities;


• Support staff in accessing and using available frameworks, guidance and tools as well as available expertise from within the organisation towards the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning of and from impactful programmes and projects;


• Promote professional development opportunities for network members, including secondments, shadowing, and participation in relevant conferences.

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.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Key Internal Contacts

• Network/Knowledge Coordinators of the other thematic areas;


• Members of the AOGDs and Team;


• The IQE and ECD Networks, including members of the Steering Committee, Core Group, Regional Groups and AOGD sister networks;


• Knowledge Management Advisor, within the Gender Transformative Policy & Practice team, Youth Team, Localisation, Partnerships and Decolonisation team, Climate Change, Humanitarian;


• Global Programme Team, in particular the Programme Coordinator;


• Procurement and Finance, MERL, other GH teams;


• Global Internal Communications team for support on use of different platforms;


• Regional programme teams as relevant;


• Country Office programme and influencing staff as relevant;


• National Organisations programme and influencing starf as relevant;


• Liaison offices as relevant.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Qualifications/ experience requirements

• At least two years of work experience and/or demonstrable interests/achievements in at least three of the following areas:

1. Facilitation/coordination of networks or communities of practice;


2. Design and facilitation of knowledge management platforms and processes; and prior use of relevant platforms/software and tools (e.g. Sharepoint, other online libraries).

• Design and facilitation of learning opportunities (face-to-face, virtual or hybrid) using a variety of software, tools and facilitation methodologies:

1. Communication: use of social media and platforms for internal development/outreach and/or graphic design (e.g. Teams, Workplace, InDesign or equivalent);


2. Data: data collection/management and/or analysis (for instance using Excel, Epi-info, SPSS or other).

• Proficiency in different platforms including SharePoint (including page design, document/library, news and event management etc.), Google Analytics, Microsoft 365 suite (including Teams), Workplace etc;


• Interest in technology and its application towards better engagement, learning and sharing in an organisational context as well as with partners and diverse groups with differing levels of digital literacy;


• Ability to take initiative and work independently;


• Excellent attention to detail;


• Ability to analyse, collate, structure and condense complex technical content into accessible, practical messages and tools;


• Excellent organizational & time management skills;


• High proficiency in English (spoken and written);


• Experience working with international teams and work in cross-cultural contexts.

Desirable

• Education at degree level or vocational study in fields related to IQE and ECD;


• Practical experience in IQE and ECD programming and/or influencing;


• Knowledge of rights-based and gender-transformative programming and influencing approaches and/or youth centredness;


• Ability to effectively communicate with other language speakers;


• Understanding of project management principles and processes;


• Proficiency in other language(s).

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

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential;


• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace;


• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Mainly office based;


• Working in multiple locations and on the move.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN:

• Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Location: The location of this role can be flexible, preferably closer to the point of impact and where Plan International has an office that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live;


• Type of role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions;


• Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here;


• Closing date: Sunday 22nd September 2024 (Midnight UK time).

Applicable locations include: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International 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 foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

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. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.