Program Graduate Intern: Plan International Zimbabwe
Deadline: 3 October 2018

Location: Harare Program Area
Duration: One year

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. 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. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Job purpose
The Graduate Intern will be responsible for assisting community participation in programs and facilitating implementation and monitoring of the Safe and Inclusive Cities Project. The intern will also be responsible for building relationship activities for the Program area.

Key responsibilities
Facilitate effective participation of children, families, communities and stakeholders in programming activities; Maintain accurate, up-to-date baseline, monitoring, evaluation & research program information; Facilitate community participation in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs; Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, community based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders; Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at ward and village levels; Promote child rights based programming at field level

Entry qualifications and experience
A recent Graduate with a Degree in Social Work, Development Studies or related discipline from a recognized institute; Willingness to work with communities at grassroots level; Excellent communication and problem solving skills; Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment; Current knowledge of Rights Based Programming is an added advantage; Good teamwork and interpersonal skills; Knowledge in monitoring & evaluation system design and approaches; Ability to use data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and SPSS

To apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the preferred position to: [email protected]

Plan International takes very seriously the responsibility and duty to ensure that we and anyone who represents us does not in any way harm or place at risk children and young people. In this regard, reference and background checks on applicants will be performed including police clearances on child related offences in conformity with our Safeguarding Policy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.