The Organization
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support childrenโs 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.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We wonโt stop until we are all equal.
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambiaโs development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
The Opportunity
The Project Manager will be responsible for general technical oversight and provide leadership, management oversight in implementation of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Realizing Full Potential โ secure strong foundation for young children in five districts Chifunabuli, Kawambwa, Mwansabombwe, Nchelenge and Chiengi. This Position will lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project activities aimed at supporting and strengthening the efforts of parents, caregivers, community-based organizations, state institutions, and other actors to ensure that โ from before birth โ young girls and boys receive the care, support and services needed to survive, grow up healthy, and develop to their full potential, free from gendered norms and attitudes that are discriminatory and limiting.
What you will bring to the role
Bachelorโs degree in Social Development, International Relations, Program Management, or related field; Masterโs as an added advantage. Proven work experience in program management, youth engagement, social change, or related areas. Experience in working with local communities and networking with local implementing partners, and private sectors. Understanding of the various Donor rules and guidelines
Location: Nchelenge, Luapula Program Area
Type of Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time Contract
Reports to: Programme Area Manager
Closing Date: 24 July 2025
For more information regarding the person and job specification, please click on this link: Project Manager JD.ECD LPA.pdf
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girlsโ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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