Founded more than 75 years ago, Plan International has global presence in 68 countries and is one of the largest children’s development organizations in the world. Plan International commenced operations in Zimbabwe in 1986 and has active development programs in child protection and participation, education, food and income security, child survival and health including water, sanitation and hygiene sectors. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity. Across program areas, Plan International’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive.

Plan International Zimbabwe is seeking expressions of interest from highly motivated and talented senior- level Development Experts for USAID’s anticipated Enhancing Resilience of OVC Getting to Zero in Zimbabwe, an anticipated cooperative agreement with an expected budget between $50-$100 million over five years.

Plan International Zimbabwe is seeking a Chief of Party and other Mid to Senior level professionals.

Chief of Party

The Chief of Party will lead and oversee all aspects of this high-profile project, including directing strategic planning and decision making, providing technical guidance, managing the activities of sub-recipients, and supervising staff. We are seeking candidates with the following experience: Possess at least a Master’s Degree in social sciences, public health, management, business administration, or a related field; At least 7 years’ experience in managing complex orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC) programs, social services programs, and/or public health programs of similar scope and size; At least 7 years demonstrated state-of-the-art experience as senior staff in at least three of the following areas: child protection, economic strengthening, social protection, education, health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; social service systems strengthening; quality improvement/quality assurance; M&E; and operations research; Significant experience managing large-scale, multi-year US government-funded programs, with a strong track record of successfully managing USAID-funded programs including previously serving as COP in other African countries.

Call for Experts

Plan International Zimbabwe is also seeking highly qualified candidates with extensive experience working on development projects funded by USAID, PEPFAR or other bilateral donors. Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Household Economic Strengthening; Psychosocial Support and Social Protection; Health, HIV/AIDS, and Nutrition; Child Protection and Gender Based Violence; Monitoring & Evaluation

To apply

To apply please send a cover letter, and CV to: Recruitment@planusa.org and please state “Zimbabwe OVC” and what area of technical expertise you have in the email message. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Plan International Zimbabwe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Plan International is committed to keeping children safe from abuse, neglect and any forms of exploitation. In this regard, reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan International does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact any of the Plan International Zimbabwe Offices if in doubt.