It s a permanent contract and a full time post at 34.5 hours a week we finish at 4.30pm on a Friday.

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2 Plan International UK is an independent development and humanitarian charity that advances children s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. 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. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. As a Programme Development Officer you will be working closely with resource mobilisation teams in Country Offices and Regional Offices. You will work alongside three other Programme Development Officers and a Programme Development Team Manager. You will scope and evaluate new opportunities from new and existing institutional donors in Plan countries and will lead on the development of new high-quality proposals and tenders for institutional donors (particularly the EC, DFID, Big Lottery Fund, Comic Relief and multilaterals). The post will likely focus on Asia but because the team has a flexible model we will also consider applicants with significant experience in the Middle East and Africa. This position will require some international travel. It s a permanent contract and a full time post at 34.5 hours a week we finish at 4.30pm on a Friday. We are based near Old Street, London (Finsgate, 5-7 Cranwood Street to be precise) The successful candidate will have experience of developing high quality proposals and/or tenders for institutional donors. You will have experience of working remotely with multiple countries and partners to develop proposals and tenders within tight time frames. You will be a confident networker with experience of liaising with donors and supporting staff to engage with donors like DFID and the European Union. Experience of living and working in developing countries is essential in this role. Please note: to apply for a position with Plan UK, you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom (in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006). Most importantly, we follow stringent child protection policies and procedures when dealing with applications.

3 The usual recruitment rate for this post (Grade 3) is 37,427 with future pay progression within the pay band from 39,346. Our annual leave entitlement starts at 25 days (plus public holidays) for new starters, increasing up to 30 days through years of service. We match contributions up to 7.5% on the pension scheme and will automatically enrol anyone who has not elected to join the scheme in the third pay period of their employment, currently at a rate of 1% contributions for you and for Plan. We aim to be a family-friendly employer, with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, as well as child care vouchers and a flexible working policy. Even more benefits include season ticket loans, study loans, cycle scheme, and continuous learning and development. We would like all applications by 9:00am on Thursday 8 December Interviews will take place on Friday 16 December 2016.

4 Job Title Department Unit (if appropriate) Reporting to Responsible for Asia Programme Development Officer Programmes Programme and Partnership Development Unit Programme Development Manager n/a Overview of Department Plan International UK is one of 21 National Offices who support programmes in 50 developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas, which are underpinned by Plan s Child-Centred Community Development approach. The Plan International UK Programmes Department supports Country Offices with fundraising, project delivery, learning and advocacy using programmatic evidence. Plan International UK has a Programme Partnership Agreement with DFID and supports a large portfolio of projects funded by institutional donors including the EC, ECHO and the United Nations. The Programmes Department supports Plan s global programme by: Ensuring Plan International UK has a coherent, relevant and innovative programme from which we learn, share and promote change to realise Plan s mission and promote awareness of Plan s work; Providing technical support and thought leadership to all Plan International UK departments and contribute to Plan s global technical capability; Collaborating in the design, development and submission of and reporting against grants awarded by institutional donors; Providing resources to support Country Office resource mobilisation and strategic plans; Managing strategic grants secured by Plan International UK on behalf of the global organisation; Monitoring Plan International UK s programme portfolio and sharing learning, support the development of policy and advocacy positions, contributing towards publications and representing Plan s programmes work to a range of audiences to promote awareness of Plan s mission. Job Purpose Working closely with resource mobilization teams in Country Offices, Regional Offices and Plan UK, the post-holder focus on country offices in Asia with some flexibility to work in other regions (if candidates have experience in Africa and the Middle East): Spearhead efforts to support Plan Country Offices to develop robust, innovative and impactful programmes Scope and evaluate new opportunities from new and existing institutional donors in Plan countries. Lead on development of new high-quality proposals and tenders for institutional donors (particularly the EC, DFID, Big Lottery, Comic Relief and multilaterals). Build and maintain strong relationships with, and represent Plan to institutional donors within the UK and in Country offices as appropriate. The position requires regular travel (estimated 25%).

5 Key Duties Key Activities Identifying funding opportunities and Scope and identify new funding opportunities with institutional donors. developing proposals Lead on proposal development. from institutional and Keep up-to-date on donor priorities. multilateral donors Coach field-based staff to secure in-country funds, provide practical direct assistance, and facilitate training. Representation & Networking Represent Plan to institutional donors and build relationships in collaboration with technical advisors. Represent Plan to potential new partners/consortiums and build relationships in collaboration with technical advisors. Other Responsibilities Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to the overall smooth operation of the department. Keep up to date with the major issues and solutions pertaining to alleviating poverty in developing countries. Take an active role in the Programme Department's Strategic Planning process. Pro-actively share knowledge and experience of Plan s work overseas with other Plan UK staff and with its staff worldwide. Undertake other tasks as requested by supervisor. General Stakeholder and Customer Service Awareness and Representation To be open to change and demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach. To work collaboratively with other departments and be a supportive and effective team member. To ensure that all activities undertaken on behalf of Plan UK, externally or internally, are executed in accordance with the overall aims of the organisation and in line with Plan s policies and procedures. To participate in training and other activities as requested by the organisation. To provide quality customer service to all our respective audiences and comply with Plan UK s quality management protocols. Commitment to Plan s position on promoting girls rights and gender equality; and integrating this into all aspects of work. Key Deliverables Constructive guidance to resource mobilization and programme staff in country offices for proposal development purposes. High-quality proposals based on evidence that are compliant with donor guidelines and manageable by COs/ROs and UKNO Support country office staff and lead where required on donor engagement in Plan priority countries Please Indicate A R or N/A R R R Decision Making Criteria: A = Accountable, R = Responsible

6 Level of Child Protection Responsibility Level of Budgetary Responsibility Key Working Contacts Medium - Have responsibility for ensuring Child Protection procedures or policies are adhered to. None (development of future budgets). Department colleagues including other Programme Officers, Thematic Leads, other Plan staff including Heads of Unit, Grants Finance staff, Country Directors and grants and programme staff in Plan Country Offices and Regional Offices. Donor representatives in UK and other countries as appropriate. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Your job description may be subject to change. Date Created November 2016

7 Job Title Department Unit (if appropriate) Asia Programme Development Officer Programmes Programme and Partnership Development Unit PERSONAL COMPETENCIES Competency Title Communicating with all stakeholders Working effectively and efficiently Demonstrating Plan values The successful candidate will be able to. - Communicate to a high standard verbally and in writing in English, with the ability to adapt styles to address different audiences tactfully and diplomatically. - Motivate and influence others. - Work accurately and efficiently to changing deadlines and targets managing a wide and varied workload, using strong organisational skills. - Prepare impactful proposals and reports. - Competently develop and review budgets. - Be an enthusiastic and efficient member of a team and build and maintain good relationships with team members. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will have experience of. Proven experience of developing high quality proposals and/or tenders for institutional donors, particularly DFID, multilaterals or the EC. Experience of working remotely with multiple countries and partners to develop proposals/tenders within tight time frames. Demonstrable experience of living and working in developing countries. SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE The successful candidate will have the ability to. Coach key members of staff in Country Offices in best practices for proposal development. Facilitate project design workshops for Plan Country Offices and partners. Design budgets and resolve financial issues. The successful candidate will have knowledge of. Development issues demonstrated by a relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (knowledge of child rights programming particularly desirable). Donor contractual requirements/priorities, particularly DFID and EC. Participatory approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation. Network and be confident liaising with senior donor and government staff The ability to communicate to a high standard verbally and in writing in French, Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese is also desirable Represent Plan in key fora which are relevant to Plan s priority themes

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