Programme Officer

£36,323 per annum

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We strive to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we’re tackling the root causes of gender inequality and child poverty, and we are now active in more than 70 countries worldwide.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Officer (Major Partnerships Programmes Team) to join the Development Programmes Unit in our International Programmes Directorate on a full-time basis.

In this role, you will work remotely with colleagues to support the successful delivery of international development projects ensuring we apply gender transformative approaches to our programmes as well as our monitoring and evaluation activities. A key aspect of the role will also be to provide support on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities across the Major Partnerships Programmes portfolio.

You will value a collaborative approach, building strong relationships to create a positive and productive working environment. You believe that it is possible to achieve outcomes which meet the objectives of all involved, whilst being mindful of gender and cultural differences. Ideally gained in the International Non-Governmental (INGO) sector, you will have proven project cycle management experience of international development projects and you will display effective communication skills to present complex information in clear yet creative ways for impactful engagement with a range of different audiences. You will be able to prioritise work effectively and use your time efficiently. You will also be able to demonstrate a commitment to Plan International UK’s values.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 9th March 2022

Interviews will take place week commencing 21^st March 2022.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic DBS check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all background.