Plan Deputy Regional Director Job in Kenya

Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.

Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity, our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.

We are currently recruiting a Deputy Regional Director for our Region of Eastern and Southern Africa office, based in Nairobi. To lead the regional office operations support team and provide and manage administration, legal, risk management, and sponsorship and security services efficiently and effectively and ensure accountability in these areas.

With responsibility for managing operations support functions towards the countries and overseeing the administration functions of the regional office.

About the role

·       Deputizes for the Regional Director (RD)

·       Supports the RD in the overall management of the region

·       With the RD and the other Deputy RD, represents Plan externally in the region and internally within the organization.

·       Oversees implementation of administrative policies and procedures

·       Oversees security planning and management

·       Oversees sponsorship planning and management and reviews achievement of targets

·       Oversees review of agreements and contracts

·       Oversees audit planning and follow-up

·       Works closely with People & Change Partner to manage region-wide human resource needs in line with global and local people policies

·       Works closely with Regional Finance Manager (RFM) to support efficient and effective financial management in the Regional Office

·       Works closely with the Regional ICT Manager (RICTM) to ensure Plan offices have a functioning ICT infrastructure and support.

·       Oversees the management of the regional risk register and risks in general.

·       Works closely with the P&C partner to ensure that child protection policies are adopted and adhered to across the region.

Main responsibilities

·       Country Agreements Reviewed

·       Country Offices (CO) partnership agreements and Memorandum of Understanding reviewed

·       Regional Offices partnership agreements prepared/ reviewed

·       The operational components of the Country Strategic Plans CSPS) are reviewed and consistent with global and regional policies and strategies

·       Sponsorship transactions and child data implementation are in line with global standards and requirements

·       Audit follow up with Audit Action Lists and quarterly reports and field visits are done according to schedule Regional security strategies.

·       Guide Plan in its efforts to provide for the safety of its staff and volunteers and make sure these are in line with global security policy

·       Risk management strategy is implemented in countries and in line with the Risk Management policy.

·       All Country Offices are advised and prepare and maintain updated security plans specific to locations

·       An updated risk register.

·       Yearly Regional and Regional Office budget preparation and oversight is provided.

·       Financial monitoring reports

About you

·       Preferably educated to Masters degree level or equivalent through work experience

·       Extensive general management experience, preferably in the NGO sector and at Director level

·       Extensive operations support management experience in a development organization

·       A thorough understanding and experience with a wide range of donors

·       Strong communication and representational skills

·       Sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse organization and region

·       Experience of working with non-for-profit organizations in a developing country

Languages

Fluency in English is essential and high standards of French or Spanish are also advantageous

Location and Travel

The post is based in our Regional Office in Nairobi and there is an expectation that the post holder will travel up to 50% of the time within and outside the region

How to Apply

Please submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications experience knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to:- recadmin@plan-international.org

The closing date for applications is Monday 6th June 2011

Please quote reference number RE001

Reference and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

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