1. Introduction to Plan International Inc.
1.1 Identity
Plan International Inc. (Plan) is an international humanitarian organization, dedicated to the development of children without religious, political or governmental affiliation. Child sponsorship is the foundation of the organization.
Founded in 1937, Plan International is a humanitarian and development organization promoting children’s rights and equality for girls. We work with children, youth, our partners and supporters to address the root causes of the problems faced by girls and all vulnerable children. We defend the rights of children from birth to adulthood and prepare them to face crises and adversities. We promote changes in practice and law at local, national and global levels with our experience and knowledge. For more than 80 years, we have forged solid alliances in favor of children and have an active presence in more than 75 countries.
1.2 Purpose
We work for a just world that promotes children’s rights and equality for girls.
We seek the commitment of citizens and build alliances to:
· Empower girls, boys, adolescents, young people and their communities to generate lasting changes that address the causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion and vulnerability.
· Drive changes in practices and policies at local, national and international levels through our reach, experience and knowledge of the realities that children experience.
· Support girls, boys, adolescents, young people and their communities in adapting and responding to crises and adversity.
· Ensure the safe and positive development of girls and boys from birth to adulthood.
1.3 Our global approach to programs and influence
In order to catalyze sustainable and transformative change at scale, from the local to the global level, we follow our approach: “Promoting Children’s Rights and equality for Girls – Our global approach to programs and influence”, which ensures , that we can fulfill our purpose, and reflects the way we think change happens and how we can support it.
This approach defines our fundamental program and influence commitments and outlines all aspects of their implementation. They are interconnected and interrelated. Many of them share important characteristics.
Child and youth participation
All our work involves children and youth as active participants. Such participation must be transparent and constructive, voluntary, respectful, relevant, child-friendly, risk-sensitive, supported by training, and accountable.
1.4 Global Policy – protection and safety of girls, boys, adolescents and young people
All consulting work must comply with our NNAJ protection and security policy. Which declares the following:
«We are totally committed to the protection and safety of all girls, boys, adolescents and young people against all forms of violence with a gender perspective. We take very seriously our responsibility and duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, as well as anyone representing us, do not harm, abuse or commit any other acts of violence against children and young people in any way or expose them to this. type of risks.”
1.5 Global policy – gender equality and inclusion
All Plan work must contribute to compliance with our gender equality and inclusion policy:
«We confront and challenge gender-based discrimination and human rights violations, including gender-based violence and other forms of exclusion. We also challenge stereotypes and unequal power relationships between women, men, girls and boys to promote gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion. We foster an organizational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion, while supporting our staff to promote good practices, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
2. Background/Context of the project
Background: Plan’s Canada Office (CNO) has received funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to implement a project in Venezuela through local partners. GAC funding will allow Plan to work with Venezuelan organizations to address the critical needs of the country’s most vulnerable population.
Context:
· More than 7.3 million Venezuelans have been displaced by the humanitarian crisis.
· The public health system is in decline, with shortages of supplies and personnel.
· Adolescent girls and young women are especially vulnerable to lack of access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
2.1 Project objective:
Improve the realization of SRH rights for vulnerable adolescent girls, young women and women of reproductive age in Venezuela.
2.2 Approach:
· Triple approach to address demand challenges, reduce supply barriers and improve accountability.
· Implementation by two experienced Venezuelan feminist organizations: Tinta Violeta and PLAFAM.
· Participation of key interest groups, such as community, health and educational structures.
2.3 Target population:
· 10,648 adolescents (12-19 years)
· 1,754 young men and women (20-24 years old)
· 1,242 women of reproductive age (25-49 years)
2.4 Expected results:
1. Greater access to sexual and reproductive health and GBV services,
2. Reduction of sexual and gender-based violence.
3. Greater empowerment of adolescent girls and young women.
2.5 Programmatic Alignment:
· ODS 5, Meta 5.6
· Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP)
· SRHR initiatives, policies and plans of the Venezuelan government
2.6 Impact:
· Contribution to poverty reduction.
· Prosperous future for children and young people.
2.7 Methodology:
· Based on evidence and best practices.
· Participatory and inclusive approach.
· Rigorous monitoring and evaluation.
2.8 Financing :
· $5,235 million Canadian dollars
· Project duration: 3.5 years
3. Objective, responsibilities and deliverables of the contracting of services for professional fees
Position: Sexual and Reproductive Health Advisor
3.1 Objective: Provide advice on sexual and reproductive health during the execution of the project and guarantee compliance with the established objectives. The health advisor will play a key role in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH), including the prevention and management of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The advisor is expected to have strong experience and knowledge in public health, project management and community work, as well as a deep understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights (SRR) of adolescent girls and young women. Its main role in the Project will be to ensure that activities are carried out in an effective, inclusive and gender- and age-sensitive manner, thereby contributing to strengthening the capacity of adolescent girls and young women to exercise their SSR and improve access to health services. Quality SRH in the target community.
3.2 Activities and Responsibilities:
Strengthening Capacities in Sexual and Reproductive Rights:
Strengthen the capacities of the project team, implementing partner organizations and health services in the provision of age- and gender-sensitive services and referrals for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care and guidance, including the prevention and attention of sexual and gender violence.
Knowledge Management and Practice Improvement:
Identify good practices and gaps in the implementation of the project and generate spaces to share them with the project team and identify mitigation strategies.
Promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Rights:
Encourage and support evidence-based promotion of the rights to SRH and a life free from sexual and gender-based violence, using engaging and accessible educational materials and targeted information campaigns through social media and online platforms.
Promote information, access and use of sexual and reproductive health services through educational materials adapted to the context, communication campaigns through social networks and virtual platforms in collaboration with other actors.
Collaboration and Coordination:
- Coordinate the execution of all relevant project activities, collaborate in managing relationships with community leaders, parent groups and other CSOs, and coordinate project activities with the different participating groups.
- Coordination with the humanitarian structure in the country and the UN agencies present in the country in SSR and GBV.
- Coordination with other relevant actors of SSR actions.
- Coordinate with the Regional Plan Office actions in SSR and GBV.
Monitoring and evaluation:
Contribute to data identification, collection and measurement processes, ensuring that SRH data and results are collected and shared among communities, health and educational service providers, CSOs and decision makers.
Advocacy and Technical Support:
Support advocacy activities to strengthen knowledge, decision-making and agency on issues affecting the exercise of SRH rights and overall empowerment, tailoring interventions to address specific needs and vulnerabilities of groups marginalized.
Other activities
- Conduct a needs analysis to understand the specific barriers faced by adolescents, young women and women of reproductive age in vulnerable situations in Venezuela regarding their sexual and reproductive health rights and Gender-Based Violence.
- Lead evaluations of health services and facilities to determine specific needs that must be addressed by the project.
- Develop an investment plan for health facilities/services in collaboration with implementing partner organizations and other local actors.
- Design together with implementing partners specific strategies that address identified needs, taking into account factors such as access to health services, sexual education, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and access to contraceptive methods.
- Advise Plan on the design and strategies in Sexual Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence.
- Strengthen the project team’s capacities in sexual and reproductive health rights, as well as best practices to address the needs of people in vulnerable situations.
- Strengthen the capabilities of the ROAH office team in sexual and reproductive health rights, as well as best practices to address the needs of people in vulnerable situations and Gender-Based Violence.
- Work collaboratively with other local organizations to ensure the availability and accessibility of quality sexual and reproductive health services for vulnerable populations, including prenatal care, family planning counseling, and disease screening.
- Contribute to Monitoring and evaluation processes to measure the impact of interventions
- Participate in advocacy activities to promote and protect the sexual and reproductive health rights of people in vulnerable situations in Venezuela, working in collaboration with governmental, non-governmental organizations and civil society.
- Participate in a forum on Regional Protection (Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health) – R4V and others.
3.3 Deliverables
- Records of training on sexual and reproductive rights for the project team.
- Reports of participation in advocacy activities to promote and protect sexual and reproductive health rights and gender-based violence.
- Specific strategies that address identified needs, taking into account factors such as access to health services, sexual education, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and access to contraceptive methods.
- Needs analysis to understand the specific barriers faced by adolescents, young women and women of reproductive age in vulnerable situations in Venezuela regarding their sexual and reproductive health rights and gender-based violence.
- Quarterly progress reports
- Protocols and work guides to ensure the quality and standardization of sexual and reproductive health services, as well as interventions related to the prevention and management of gender violence
- Interim report and final report
- Report of meetings with regional and national actors.
4. Profile
Education and formation:
- University degree in public health, medicine, nursing, psychology, social work or another related discipline or Specialization or postgraduate studies or studies in sexual and reproductive health, gender, human rights or related areas.
Professional experience:
- 5 years of experience for professionals with a specialization or postgraduate degree
- 10 years of experience for professionals with a university degree
- Minimum of 5 years experience in sexual and reproductive health projects, preferably in community or primary health care settings.
- Experience in capacity building
- Experience in implementing sexual and reproductive health strategies with vulnerable adolescents and young women
- Experience in humanitarian projects
- Previous experience in coordination and management of development projects, especially in the field of gender and health.
Specific Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of sexual and reproductive health rights, including access to SRH services, contraceptive methods, maternal and child health, among others.
- Understanding the social determinants of health, including gender, age, ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic context.
- Familiarity with legal frameworks and international instruments related to human rights and gender equality.
Skills and competencies:
- Ability to design, implement and monitor sexual and reproductive health strategies and programs, including the prevention and management of gender violence.
- Ability to develop protocols, work guides and educational materials on sexual and reproductive health issues.
- Skills in data analysis and preparation of technical reports.
- Ability to work as a team in a collaborative and empathetic manner.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and ideally in English.
- Ability to establish effective relationships with partners, communities and key actors.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and motivate team members towards achieving objectives.
- Ability to manage resources efficiently and meet established deadlines.
- Experience in budget preparation and management.
Attitudes and Values:
- Commitment to the principles of gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for local communities and their traditions.
- Integrity and professional ethics in all activities and labor relationships.
- Ability to work in changing environments and under pressure, maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.
How to apply
5. Presentation of technical and economic proposal
Applications must include:
- Motivation letter/cover
- Proposer’s resume
- 3 professional references
- Economic proposal: Detail the value of the monthly payment for professional services.
Contract duration: 12 months
Please send your request to Plan International Panama (mariafernanda.lasso@plan-international.org) until May 24, 2024, referring to the position that applies to the matter and including the indicated supporting documents.
Note: Proposals sent to any other email or recipient other than the one mentioned above will invalidate your participation and will not be considered.
Budget
USD$ monthly 1,450.14 maximum (includes local taxes)
Workplace
Venezuela
