PROJECT TECHNICIAN

 

Overview
Contribute to the effective execution of the project framework.

You have:

University degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, or related field.
Knowledge and experience in developing youth leadership training activities, community outreach project design and planning, and managing youth groups.
Knowledge and experience in coordinating logistics (transport, accommodation, catering).
Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
Proficient in Windows software packages.
Minimum 2 years of experience working on social projects focused on youth.
Experience in organizing and executing community events, workshops, or public activities.
Experience in coordination with institutional and community actors, including national counterparts, international cooperation, and diplomatic representatives (ideally).
Experience in information systematization and preparation of technical and narrative reports.
Desirable experience in exchange projects, youth leadership, or international cooperation.

Details
Project: Young Ambassadors.

Location: Quito, Ecuador

Plan International is an independent, non-profit development and humanitarian organization that promotes children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but we know they are often limited by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And girls are the most affected.

In collaboration with children, youth, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world by addressing the root causes of the problems faced by the most vulnerable children. We support children from birth to adulthood and empower them to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive change in practices and policies at the local, national, and global levels through our reach, experience, and expertise.

For over 85 years, we’ve brought together other determined optimists to transform the lives of all girls and boys in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until equality is achieved.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Contribute to the effective execution of the project within the framework of the Plan International and Friends of the Americas agreement, through the implementation of programmatic, technical, and administrative activities, in accordance with the logical framework and approved budgets.

The person in this position will be responsible for coordinating actions with strategic partners, providing support to youth ambassadors and their mentors, managing project information, facilitating training and evaluation opportunities, and ensuring the timely delivery of products and results, with a participatory, inclusive, and high-quality approach.

FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required knowledge and experience:

University Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, or related fields.

Knowledge and experience in developing youth leadership training activities, designing and planning community outreach projects, and managing youth groups.

Knowledge and experience in logistics coordination (transportation, accommodation, food)

Fluent in Spanish and English, written and spoken.

Windows package management.

Minimum 2 years of experience working on social projects with a focus on youth.

Facilitation techniques and participatory methodologies.

Experience in organizing and executing community events, workshops, or public activities.

Experience in coordination with institutional and community actors, including national counterparts, international cooperation agencies, and diplomatic representatives (ideally).

Experience in systematizing information and preparing technical and narrative reports.

Experience in exchange projects, youth leadership, or international cooperation is desirable.

Area competencies

Service Orientation

Assertive communication

Effectiveness

Teamwork

Planning and Organization

Initiative

Commitment to Rights and Equality

Building and Developing Relationships

Empowerment

Location: Quito, Ecuador

Reports to: Programmatic Implementation Management

Level There are: 11

Application deadline: April 16, 2025

Click on the following link to see the complete job description: JD_TÉCNICA.O DE PROYECTO JE.pdf

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to all regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Plan International is built on a culture of inclusion, and we strive to create a work environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organizational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything possible to keep children safe. This means we have particular responsibilities toward the children we come into contact with and must not contribute in any way to harm or put children at risk.

A series of pre-employment checks will be carried out in accordance with Plan International’s Safeguarding Policy, Say Yes to Keeping Children and Programme Participants Safe and Secure! Plan International also participates in the Inter-Agency Disclosure of Misconduct Scheme. Under this scheme, we will request information from applicants’ previous employers regarding any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job seeker confirms that he or she understands these recruitment procedures.

Organic Law on Data Privacy in Ecuador: By applying for this position, I authorize the use of my personal data in the respective selection process.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.