Programme Support and Administration Coordinator at Plan International

The Opportunity

Plan International’s global strategy applies a full spectrum approach where Disaster Risk Management (DRM)/Humanitarian is an integral part of everything the organization does for children and girls, especially in fragile settings. A new DRM vision was developed in 2018 highlighting Plan’s ambition of becoming a global leader and the NGO partner of choice for promoting gender equality and protecting girls’ rights in disaster and conflict settings, working at the nexus of development and humanitarian efforts.

• As the Programme Support and Administration Coordinator you will be responsible for overseeing administrative, logistical, and financial/grant oversight support, as well as providing  targeted programmatic support depending on the need.
• You bring previous administration experience with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines and on multiple priorities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English and the ability to summarise technical issues in simple, accessible language is essential.
• Knowledge of the humanitarian NGO sector is key and experience in a humanitarian response would be advantageous.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge

• Previous administration experience
• Fluent written and spoken English and excellent communication skills
• Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint knowledge is essential
• Experience of establishing administration systems
• Knowledge of the humanitarian NGO sector
• Direct experience of working in a humanitarian response is extremely desirable

Skills

• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and on multiple priorities
• Strong project administration skills
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Experience in establishing administration systems
• Good organisational abilities; ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail; accurate and observant
• Interpersonal and diplomatic
• Ability to handle confidential correspondence in a professional manner
• Strong financial management skills and knowledge of Plan’s financial management systems and processes
• Excellent writing, research and analytical skills
• Ability to summarise technical issues in simple, accessible language
• Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership skills

Behaviours

• Communicates effectively
• Adaptable
• Proactive individual willing to be creative and take initiative
• Willing to work extremely hard for long hours during emergencie

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th January 2023