Team Lead - Institutional Programmes

at  Plan International Ireland

DEPARTMENT:

Programmes Department
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. We enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and are now active in more than 80 countries. Established in 2003, Plan International Ireland influences and supports Plan International’s work worldwide. Plan International Ireland has been certified as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces each year since 2020.
We are looking for our International Cooperation Department
in Dublin, Ireland as soon as possible for a
Programme Team Lead – Institutional & multilateral funding
(Location: Dublin, Ireland: 37h/week)
The role
The Programme Team Lead is a key management member of the Programmes Department leadership team of Plan International Ireland (PII). This Team is responsible for developing, growing and delivering Plan International Ireland’s grant portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Programmes and being based in Dublin, you will coordinate and oversee a small team dedicated to the strategic planning and management of an assigned donor project portfolio, ensuring good quality proposals and programme delivery along the project cycle. You will work closely with the other teams in the programmes department, Head of Programmes and other departments to ensure the overall effective continuity and strategic delivery of Plan Ireland’s strategic goals and visions.
Your tasks
Strategic funds acquisition with European and International donor agencies (EU INTPA, UN agencies)
Operational oversight and delivery of designated project portfolio according to donor and Plan standards
Staff management and development
Proactive identification and positioning for upcoming funding opportunities
Responsible for (further) development and delivery of country-specific and cross-country humanitarian and development assistance programme approaches in close collaboration with Country Offices (COs) and partner organisations and in line with Plan International Ireland’s as well as Plan’s global strategy
Coordination of strategic and programmatic approaches with other National Offices, Regional Hub and Global Hub within the Plan Federation
Identification of synergies with other Programme Units within Plan International Ireland (PII)
Quality assurance in line with Plan Ireland’s internal and donor requirements along the project cycle
Establish trusting and reliable working relationships with Country and National Offices as well as other departments within PII
Responsibility for regional networking and visibility of the department’s work in Ireland, the Plan network and relevant external forums and networks
Active participation in strategic and operational processes within the programmes department
Contribute to continuous learning and knowledge management
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