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 emergencies
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Programme Support and Administration Coordinator at Plan International
