Plan International is an independent organization, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. We stand up for children's rights worldwide and strive to be open, accountable and honest in what we do. We have been working for over 80 years to tackle poverty, violence and injustice. In more than 70 countries, girls and boys are encouraged to actively shape their future. Our main objective is to achieve sustainable change and to enhance the living conditions of the people in our partner countries. When disasters or conflict threatens their lives and wellbeing, we are quick to respond. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals encourage us to continue strengthening girls and women and promote gender equality. Plan is committed to child safeguarding.
For our International Cooperation Department
For our International Cooperation Department
in Hamburg we are now looking for a
Programme Specialist (m/F/d)
- limited to 12 months / full time (39 hours/week) -
Your tasks:
- Coordination of an institutionally funded project portfolio in Ukraine and neighboring countries within the Regional Team Ukraine, Eastern & Central Europe (RECE)
- Management incl quality control and reporting, as well as programmatic and administrative follow-up of projects under the Ukraine Response
- Contributing to the development of innovative programmes, approaches and strategies in close collaboration with respective country and regional offices, alongside donor interest and internal strategies
- Grants acquisition and donor communication
- Establish and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with Plan Country Offices
- Provide and share regional expertise among other departments within Plan Germany (e.g. Marketing, Communications) as well as towards external partners, stakeholders and during networking events
Your profile:
- University degree in relevant field of Development Cooperation or Humanitarian Assistance
- At least 3-5 years of practical work experience in development cooperation and / or humanitarian action with proven in-country experience
- Experience in working with institutional donors, in particular GFFO, DG ECHO and BMZ Transitional Aid
- Basic understanding of Plan's key programmatic areas such as: Child Protection, Education in Emergencies, Youth Economic Empowerment, Youth engagement and Gender
- Knowledge of the Ukraine crisis context is an advantage
- Experience in programmatic work around the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus is an advantage
- Ability to work independently and on your own initiative, quick comprehension of
- unfamiliar issues and ability to work under pressure
- Very good MS-Office skills
- Very good written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an advantage
- Ability to work across different contexts and willingness to travel at short notice,
- including to crisis contexts
- Team player, flexible and solution-oriented
We offer you:
- A flexible working time model and up to 12 days of mobile working per month
- 30 vacation days with a 5-day week
- A subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, the in-house canteen/cafeteria and the company pension scheme
- A company laptop and an allowance for office equipment for mobile working
- Exciting tasks and a modern, ergonomic working environment
The actions of Plan International Deutschland e.V. are characterized by our values of solidarity, tolerance, freedom, equality and justice. We embrace diversity and therefore expressly welcome applications from all members of society.
If you are interested in this challenging position, please apply online in English, stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.
Plan International Deutschland e.V.
Bramfelder Straße 70
22305 Hamburg
Bramfelder Straße 70
22305 Hamburg
