Youth Economic Empowerment Project Manager

Plan is an international organisation centred on child labour in 70 countries, 50 of which are developing countries. Plan prioritize emergencies and humanitarian aid and, focusing on long term sustainable development, Plan participates closely with children and families through several programs, including education, health, economical security, protection and water sanitation. Political advocacy cuts across all our programs. Founded in 2001, Plan Spain is a dynamic organization supporting Plan International all over the world with particular attention to child protection. Furthermore, Plan strives to raise awareness through development education, political influence, the Media and events.

The Youth Economic Empowerment Project Manager will be a member of the Department of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programs at Plan International Spain. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Project proposal formulation.
  • Management, monitoring and evaluation of the projects assigned.
  • To ensure full compliance with donor requirements in reporting (narrative and financial).
  • Effectively management of funding relationships with major institutional donors that support funding objectives.
  • To identify needs and new project opportunities in line with the strategy. 
  • Lead the process of identifying and prioritizing funding opportunities.
  • To cooperate and liaise with Plan International National Offices and Country Offices partners and, where applicable, with external stakeholders at the appropriate levels.
  • The position will be based in Madrid with assignments on the field (around 35% of the time).

REQUIREMENTS

  • Spanish mother tongue with high level of French and English.
  • University Degree.
  • 3 years of working experience in Development and Youth Economic Empowerment projects. 
  • Proved experience in raising funds project management mainly with multilateral and bilateral donors (previous experience with AECID, DG DEVCO will be valuable). 
  • Knowledge in Project Cycle Management tools & knowledge in donors´ processes.
  • Experience in the following area would be an asset:
  • Business Development
  • Livelihood based on green solutions (e.g. eco - agriculture)
  • Renewable energy solutions
  • Previous experience in West Africa Region would be valuable. 

What we offer

  • Temporary contract (6 months)
  • Total reward including annual Gross Salary + variable incentives (to be set upon candidate's experience and the organization standards) + Ticket Restaurant.
  • 23 days of holidays per year.
  • Short working hours on Fridays (and throughout July and August).
  • Integration into a developing organization.
  • Take action so that a 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive.

HOW TO APPLY

The candidates must send application and cover letter to recruiting@plan-international.org with the reference PI-PMYEE-19