Location: Pemba, Mozambique
Company: Plan International
Type of Role: Full-time
Closing Date: March 27th, 2025
Grade 16 Pay Range: 2,628,549.60 MT – 2,957,118.36 MT (annual gross)
The Organization
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. However, poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination often suppress this potential, affecting girls the most.
Through partnerships with children, young people, supporters, and stakeholders, we work towards a just world by addressing the root causes of challenges affecting girls and vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth to adulthood, helping them prepare for and respond to crises.
With over 85 years of experience, Plan International operates in more than 80 countries, driving change in policies and practices at local, national, and global levels.
The Opportunity
As the Emergence Response Manager, you will:
- Oversee the management of displacement response programs in Nampula and Cabo Delgado, ensuring alignment with Plan International’s policies and procedures.
- Lead and manage rapid needs assessments, focusing on the specific needs of children, particularly girls.
- Provide strategic recommendations to the Country Director and Senior Management Team based on assessment findings.
- Support the selection of local partner organizations, ensuring they align with Plan International’s humanitarian approach and priorities.
- Collaborate with technical specialists to ensure high-quality programs that positively impact children.
- Ensure adherence to international humanitarian standards, including SPHERE, Child Protection Minimum Standards, INEE, and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
- Prepare high-quality reports for donors, UN agencies, and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and manage a grant pipeline in collaboration with the Business Development Manager (BDM).
- Work closely with BDM to develop strong funding proposals for institutional donors.
- Supervise local operational support functions as needed (finance, HR, logistics).
For the full role profile, visit: Emergence Response Manager
About You
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Studies, International Development, International Relations, Social Studies, Agriculture, Public Health, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (preferred) in Disaster Risk Reduction, Humanitarian Response, Climate Adaptation, Program Management, or related areas.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong knowledge of humanitarian response standards such as SPHERE and CHS.
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders.
- Proven experience in coordinating with government and NGOs in humanitarian programs.
- Track record in proposal writing and securing funding.
- Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and verbal).
Diversity & Inclusion
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Plan International is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process.
Safeguarding & Recruitment Ethics
Plan International is dedicated to protecting children and young people from harm. We conduct pre-employment checks in line with our Safeguarding Policy and participate in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to verify past employment records.
Plan International does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Apply here: Emergence Response Manager – Pemba
