Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War. Langdon-Davies conceived the idea of a personal relationship between a child and a sponsor – a model that puts the child at the centre, and remains the core of what we do. Today, Plan International is a global organisation that is active in over 70 countries to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Who We Are We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. Founded over 70 years ago, Plan is a nearly $800 million organization often ranked among the top 10 international development agencies by reputation, size and scope. We work side-by-side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children, developing solutions to ensure long-term sustainability. Our level of community engagement, long-term outlook and constant focus on the needs and priorities of children is unique among international development organizations. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and health care programs, to education projects and child protection initiatives. Community by community, Plan works to promise futures that are worthy of all children’s potential. Our Vision Our vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Our Mission Plan strives to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of vulnerable children in developing countries by: Enabling children, their families and their communities to meet basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies; Fostering relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries; and Promoting the rights and interests of the world’s children.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 4 – 6 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
The Opportunity
This role will provide strategic and operational advice and support to all Village Savings and Loan Association related activities, projects, team members and partners in the technical delivery of all the Village Savings and Loan Association component of the Nigeria For Women Project (NFWP), Federal Project Coordination Unit (FPCU) and the State Project Coordination Units (SPCUs) interventions on Village Savings and Loan Association in Abuja with travel to states of Abia, Ogun, Kebbi, Niger, Akwa Ibom and Taraba.
The Village Savings and Loan Association Advisor is expected to provide strategic leadership in Village Savings and Loan Association programmes and will be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of Plan International Nigeria’s component on the NFW Project. The Village Savings and Loan Association Advisor strengthens the country office’s overall capacity to be prepared for and respond to Village Savings and Loan Association programmes in accordance with Plan’s principles and practices.
About You
- We are looking to recruit a holder of University education in social sciences or development study related course. An advanced degree such as MPhil, MSc in related field will be an added advantage. With a 4-6 years’ experience providing technical support to Village Savings and Loan Association related projects in Nigeria
- You will have experience working in development /humanitarian projects funded by bilateral /multi donors will be a plus.
- Experience in utilizing Village Savings and Loan Association approaches in communities will be a plus.
- A history of productive involvement with local partners, including from government, traditional leadership, and civil society
- Demonstrated knowledge and background in community mobilization and engagement on Village Savings and Loan Association related projects.
