Regional Head of Strategy, Eastern and Southern Africa

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m.

An exciting opportunity for a Regional Head of Strategy has arisen. This individual will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in regional and country office strategy formulation, tracking strategy execution and performance and facilitating strategy learning. The post holder supports Country Management Teams to ensure country strategic plans are completed, reviewed and systematically implemented so as to ensure maximum impact to children across the region.

Dimensions of Role: • A member of the Extended Regional Management Team consisting of the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Directors, and heads of various regional functions. • A member of the Regional Programs team formed of a range of program advisors and specialists. • Line management of a team of thematic program specialists • Responsible for the development of the regional strategic priorities and contribution to the global strategy development, engaging and collaborating with Internal Headquarters, Regional Offices and National Organisations. • Regularly monitoring and reporting key performance indicators in line with global, regional and country priorities • Establishing regional standards for the development and review of strategic plans and business plans • Links with external organisations on strategic matters of common interest

Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership - Relevant and up-to-date strategic plans are developed and delivered taking into account global and regional priorities for development and humanitarian response. Monitoring and Evaluation - Measures and systems are in place to track performance of regional and country offices against performance targets. Team Management - There is a high performing team of technical specialists at the regional office with strong co-ordination of strategic initiatives. Knowledge Management and Learning Centres - Plan has an efficient knowledge management approach that helps learning, sharing and scaling up of innovations and projects.

How to apply:

For further information including personal requirements and details on how to apply, please visit; http://plan-international.org/about-plan/jobs

Closing date for applications is Monday 21st October 2013

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.