Descriptions
SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
- Help shape a world where every girl can decide her own future.
- Plan International is looking for a strategic and influential leader to drive our global flagship focused on ending child marriage and advancing adolescent girls` rights, wellbeing, and agency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set and drive the global vision, strategy, and ambition for the flagship
- Lead resource mobilisation and build strong donor and partner relationships
- Provide thought leadership and external representation on child marriage and girls` rights
- Shape compelling global narratives, advocacy, and positioning
- Ensure integrated, girl-centred programming across protection, SRHR, education, GBV prevention, and economic empowerment
- Work across a matrixed organisation to align global, regional, and country teams
- Champion the use of evidence, learning, and innovation to maximise impact
REQUIREMENTS
- Deep expertise in child marriage, adolescent girls` rights, and gender equality
- Strong understanding of the root causes and consequences of child marriage across diverse contexts
- Strong understanding of youth-led approaches, Gender & Inclusion, and how these are embedded in programme design and narratives
- Experience leading or shaping integrated, multi-sector programmes in complex or resource-constrained settings
- Proven ability to translate evidence into strategy, advocacy, and funding opportunities
- Strong track record in external representation, partnership development, and influencing
- Skilled at leading through influence in global, matrixed organisations
- A strategic, collaborative leader who can navigate complexity and drive alignment
BENEFITS
- No information provided
DEADLINE
- 12th July
JOB TYPE
- Permanent – Full-time or maximum fixed term contract as per employing office`s standard terms and conditions
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
