Full Time
Dar es Salaam
Posted 2 days ago

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Head of Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment (SOYEE) Job Vacancy at CNS Group

Job Description

Job Title
Job Title	Head of Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment (SOYEE)

Functional Area	Programme

Reports to	Team Leader Program Quality

Travel Required	Yes

Location	Country Office

Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. With over 80 years of experience, Plan works in more than 75 countries across the world. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners.

Plan International has been working in Tanzania since 1991. Our work supports marginalized children and youth, especially adolescent girls, to grow up physically and mentally healthy and ready to shape their future. We create an enabling environment and empower girls to be active drivers of change in realizing their rights. We prioritize working with partners and ensuring all our work is evidence-based.

Role Purpose

The Head of SOYEE (Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship) position is responsible for providing technical support in SOYEE programming in Plan International Tanzania. The role involves designing sustainable and integrated SOYEE strategies in programming and providing continuous technical support in the project management cycle of SOYEE programs.

The position also entails designing grant proposals, creating and building strategic partnerships, and national-level networking and advocacy. This position collaborates with the Business Development Team in fundraising efforts, particularly in the proposal development stage of SOYEE programming.

Dimensions Of the Role

Reporting Structure: The position reports to the Team Leader for Program Quality and is part of the Extended Country Management Team (ECMT).
Key Responsibilities: This role includes designing the SOYEE strategy, developing project proposals, and providing technical support for SOYEE project implementation and monitoring to ensure quality outcomes.
Collaboration: The Head of SOYEE works closely with multiple internal departments and external partners to align projects with Plan’s strategic objectives.

Accountabilities

Program Strategy Design and Program Development

Lead the development, adaptation, and application of SOYEE programming approaches, principles, methodologies, and tools.
Provide technical leadership in designing SOYEE programs, formulating specific strategies and goals for gender-transformative programming.
Develop program strategies through participatory processes to ensure integrated programming.
Identify key implementing and strategic partners for collaboration to meet CSP objectives.
Collaborate with the Head of MERL to ensure project plans include robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

2. Project Implementation, Performance Monitoring, and Reporting

Provide technical guidance to SOYEE project teams in activity implementation, ensuring alignment with SOYEE strategies and tools.
Coordinate program planning processes to integrate goals and ensure stakeholder engagement.
Monitor and support the implementation of sustainability plans and gender- sensitive approaches.
Facilitate field supervision and provide coaching, mentoring, and capacity- building to staff implementing SOYEE projects.

Resource Mobilization

Provide technical support in developing high-quality concept notes and proposals.
Build and maintain relationships with National Offices, donors, and development partners to secure funding.
Collaborate with the Business Development Unit to explore new resource mobilization opportunities.

4. Strategic Partnership, Networking, and Advocacy

Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, donors, INGOs, and UN agencies.
Represent Plan International Tanzania at SOYEE-related forums, conferences, and donor visits.
Lead advocacy efforts to mainstream Plan’s programs, strategies, and interventions in national platforms.

5. Staff Care and Wellbeing

Include wellbeing risks in risk assessments and ensure adequate resources for staff wellbeing.
Provide oversight and referrals to technical experts when necessary to support psychological safety in the workplace.
Create a positive work environment and promote self-care among team members.

Key Relationships

Internal Relationships:

Thematic Sector Heads (High collaboration).
Team Leader Program Quality and Team Leader Program Implementation (High collaboration).
Project Managers/Coordinators related to SOYEE (High collaboration).
Business Development, Communication, and Advocacy Departments (Medium to High collaboration).

External Relationships:

Represent Plan International Tanzania in all SOYEE-related external engagements with government officials, donors, and strategic partners.

Leadership Competencies

Set and communicate ambitious but realistic goals, aligned with Plan’s purpose

and values.

Create a positive team spirit and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
Motivate and develop team members through constructive feedback and capacity-building initiatives.
Manage risk and adapt strategies to reflect political, financial, and social contexts.

Business Management Competencies

Understand and articulate Plan International’s purpose, values, and global strategy.
Align resources with organizational and donor requirements.
Manage performance through clear objectives and developmental tools.
Contribute to strategic planning and risk management activities.

Technical Expertise, Skills, And Knowledge

Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in social sciences, economics, development studies, or related fields.
8–10 years of relevant experience in grants project management.
Superior knowledge of SOYEE thematic areas such as financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and skills development.
Proven experience in project design, implementation, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills:

Strong analytical and drafting skills for proposals and concept notes.
Experience in managing teams, conflict resolution, and motivating staff.
Familiarity with rights-based approaches and gender norms.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We Are Open and Accountable:

Promote a culture of transparency and hold self and others accountable for achieving high standards of integrity.

We Strive for Lasting Impact:

Focus resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact.

We Work Well Together:

Build constructive relationships and collaborate with partners to achieve shared goals.

We Are Inclusive and Empowering:

Develop trusting relationships with funders, partners, and communities to create a better world for children and girls.

Physical Environment and Demands

Office-based role with at least 40% travel to program locations.

Level Of Contact with Children

Low Contact: Limited frequency of interaction with children.

How to Apply :

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