The organization
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. Plan actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in childrenโs and young peopleโs lives. Plan support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. Plan place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. Plan have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International Jordan is established in 2016 and Has programmes in governorates in the centre, north and south regions as well as host communities and Azraq camp.
Role Purpose
The Head of Programmes (HOP) position will report directly to the Country Director (CD) and will assume direct responsibility and accountability for the effective support and oversight of all projects implementation in all areas of implementation both host community and the Azraq Camp. The HOP will provide the strategic leadership to the projects managers in line with Planโs policies & procedures and the local laws. The HOP will also undertake representation role with government counterparts and other key stakeholders at the governorate level, as needed. The HOP will be a leading member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) and ensure smooth and quality execution of Planโs business in the field, working collaboratively with other CLT members and providing a value- based leadership.
Dimensions of the Role
- The post holder will report to the Country Director, and oversees the implementation of the Plan Jordan Country Strategy 2025-2030, ensuring quality and strong implementation of Planโs work in the field, effective and efficient use of organizational resources, adherence to all relevant Plan policies and procedures and the local laws by field operations under the guiding umbrella of Plan Jordan CS;
- The HOP will provide strategic, leadership, management and development of the Program Implementation team, in full compliance with local law and Plan values, policies and procedures.
- The HOP directly supervises Project Managers, S/he will provide leadership and management support to the ensure quality implementation of Planโs projects in the field.
- The HOP will act as the senior representative for Plan International Jordan at governorate levels.
- The HOP will represent the programme implementation team in the Country Leadership Team.
- The HOP will ensure that Plan Internationalโs global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan Internationalโs Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Accountabilities
Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Work closely with the relevant Country Office departments to ensure that the development and implementation of the projectsโ budgets are in tandem with the country approved budget and the relevant policies.
- Lead and support the annual planning process for the running projects .
Leadership role in Programme Implementation
Lead and coach the Projects managers, Officers in Charge and other relevant staff within Programme Implementation to achieve the targets of the annual plans. Develop the appropriate work mechanisms ensuring that the teams are working in tandem leading to the achievement of the planned objectives set out in the approved annual plans and Plan Jordan CS. Foster a value- based culture within the teams building on feminist leadership principles. leadership to the Programme implementation Team towards achieving the objectives of the Country Strategy of Plan Jordan Office.
Quality Programming
Ensuring operationalization of Plan Jordan programme quality guidance, policies and frameworks in all projects and interventions. Ensure strong coordination between the programme implementation and Technical Team, Business development, Advocacy & Influencing and M&E, to ensure quality field inputs to major grant funded proposals and other strategic national and international initiatives. Ensure close coordination with Finance, P&C and Operation teams to ensure compliance with Planโs and donorsโ policies and procedures. Ensure producing high quality Planโs internal reports and donors reports with close coordination with Planโs National Offices and Regional Hub. Ensure that Plan Jordanโs relevant policies and in particular Code of conduct, gender equality and Inclusion and child & youth safeguarding are embedded within programs team is supported to operationalize and report against the same. Ensure outcomes from regular monitoring and periodic evaluations of major programme interventions feed into the learning and improvement of projects. Ensure Planโs programme activities are grounded, strongly inter linked, and consolidated at the national level in line with Plan Jordan strategies and goals. Ensure learnings are documented by the programme team in the most effective way demonstrating value for money.Networking and Advocacy
Build and foster relationships with local level government officials and local implementing partners to promote and facilitate Plan Jordanโs programs and activities. Develop and execute appropriate actions to ensure that Plan Jordanโs partners at the governorate level are informed, capacitated and committed towards Plan Jordanโs ambition of implementing gender transformative programming in the communities. Support Program Managers to strengthen networks in the Planโs targeted areas. Provide support to the networks for building capacity of the local organisations. Represent Plan and participate in network and alliance meetings, events and forums at national and international levels Ensure effective information flow and communication with other stakeholders including partners and national offices teams Ensure effective partnerships at all levels as per standard procedures and guidelines of the organization. Coordinate and support review of Plan partnerships. Ensure follow up of partners after reviews and reflections.
People Management
Develop the necessary strategies and take the appropriate measures ensuring that her/his team members are motivated and supported to contribute to the overall goal of the organization through possessing the right attitudes and the adequate levels of skills & knowledge. Ensure development and nurturing of a values based culture within the team. Lead and manage program team to achieve its mandated targets in accordance to annual operational plans Ensure an empowering work environment and team building in compliance to Plan โs values, principles and attitude Ensure an enabling environment for staff performance, recognition and reward of the program team to encourage staff productivity, innovation and performance (e.g. facilities, equipment, duty facilitation, team building etc.) Participate in the review of staff job descriptions and setting of performance standards Involves in recruitment of staff under supervision of P&C. Assigns performance objectives to supervised staff, conducts comprehensive performance appraisal of supervised staff and provides / obtains feedback when necessary Ensure that performance records of staff under supervision are submitted to P&C on time Provides induction, training, coaching, mentoring and advice to supervised staff to ensure that they understand and carry out their responsibilities effectively Works with P&C Function to identify training needs and development opportunities for supervised staff.Other
Actively participate in the CLT in an open, cooperative and proactive manner, ensuring full engagement of the Projects Managers with other organizational initiatives led by other departments and teams and vice versa, in order to enable a strong and productive Plan Jordan team.
Dealing with Problems:
Ability to think strategically, with the required capacity and skills to operationalize this through detailed operational planning. Effective and value leadership style that motivates and bring staff to high levels of performance & promotes healthy work environment. High level of problem-solving techniques with demonstrated capacity to coach teams to solve the anticipated issues.Child protection, gender equality and inclusion
Ensures that Plan Internationalโs global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and PlanKey relationships
Internal:
All departments within Plan Jordan, particularly Technical &Quality Team, BD, finance and operations. The newly recruited Youth Advisory Panel (YAP)External:
Partners at governorate levels: Program Managers at other INGOs and Government representatives at governorate level. Partnering National Offices within Planโs Federation, Regional Hub and other platforms within the organization.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential
A degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or related discipline, master degree is appreciated. A minimum of 10 years of experience in development field, 6-5 years in managerial experience at a similar level preferably in an NGO environment; In-depth and strategic understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty High level of Knowledge of strategic planning processes and theories of child-rights programming Demonstrated understating of and commitment to childrenโs issues in Jordan and the region. Proven understanding of โgender in developmentโ concepts and the promotion of girlsโ rights in the context of relevant International Conventions (Convention of the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Eradication of Discrimination against Women) and the Global Goals (SDGs). Skills Proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivated teams Effective working with and through partners Strong planning and organizational skills Strong strategic thinking and interpersonal skills Excellent English and Arabic language skills, both written and spoken.
Plan Internationalโs Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young peopleWe strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals. Develops trusting and โwin-winโ relationships with funders, partners and communities. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
Level of contact with children
Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction
ROLE PROFILE
Type of Role: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Location: The position will be based in the Country Office (Amman /Jordan).
Grade: 18
Reports to: The Country Director
Closing date: 18.06.2025
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Safeguarding Policy.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.