Plan International Recruitment 2023(4 Positions)

The Individual
The following requirements are essential:

• Proven commitment to and expertise in advancing Plan International’s Purpose to advance children’s rights and equality for girls (in all their diversity), gender equality, diversity and inclusion .
• Ability to think critically and to research and analyse complex information.
• Ability to assess risks, issues and opportunities with a high degree of coherence and clarity to solve complex problems and innovate.
• Experience of planning and prioritisation of external global engagement initiatives, projects and work programmes to achieve quality outcomes and benefits within agreed timelines.
• Strong background in public affairs, advocacy, government relations or other similar field – expert understanding of and ability to navigate global political environment
• Strong project management skills and the ability to report and resolve risks, issues and dependencies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and strength in forming relationships and supporting colleagues to deliver on their commitments within corporate policies, values and established good practice.
• High degree of cultural sensitivity within a global context.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and effectiveness to different audiences, using a range of media.
• Experience of providing professional advice and guidance to leaders within an organisation of comparable complexity.
• Staff management and motivation skills.
• Business administration and/or project management qualifications
• Experience of working within a global organisation.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a copy of their CV, along with any relevant documentation, to “Mr Thibault Robert” via: PI-HOE@sri-executive.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Note

• All information will be treated in the strictest confidence as we pride ourselves on our professional service.
• We will revert to you as soon as possible when we have reviewed your application.

Essential

• An Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in Climate Change, International Development, Environment, Development or equivalent knowledge or experience gained in other ways
• Substantive experience of working on climate change, children’s rights and gender equality at the global level within an NGO, UN agency, government department, or other relevant institution. Experience of producing high quality evidence-based policy positions and briefings
• Substantive experience in resource mobilization for Climate
• Experience of policy analysis, policy development, providing policy advice and translating policy into clear recommendations and messages for advocacy and campaigning
• Experience of external representation and relationship-building at a high level with strategic stakeholders
• Experience of delivering advocacy strategies on climate change, children’s rights and/or gender equality in a national and/or international context using a variety of approaches

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the United Nations international human rights system and institutions (i.e. UN treaty monitoring bodies, Special Procedures) (desirable)
• Experience of working with multilateral and global climate funds

Skills:

• Excellent fluent oral and written communication skills in English for a variety of internal and external audiences (essential)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple demands, meet deadlines and prioritize workload
• Excellent people skills, able to work in a collaborative and supportive way with colleagues in all regions where Plan International works, in a multi-cultural environment and across different time zones
• Able to build effective relationships for influence
• Able to develop clear evidence-based messages and recommendations
• Facilitation and consultation skills, able to gather and integrate feedback into policy analysis, position papers, and advocacy planning
• Keen attention to detail
• Skilled and confident user of office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and calendar applications
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish (desirable)

Behaviors:

• Open, honest, transparent, and accountable
• Works effectively with others both inside and outside the organization
• Inclusive and empowering, respecting all people and challenging inequality in our programmes and our workplace
• Flexible, changing ways of working when needed
• Demonstrated commitment to children’s rights and gender equality
• Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and Accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for Lasting Impact:

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well Together:

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are Inclusive and Empowering:

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment

• office environment with occasional global travel
• Level of Contact with Children

Low contact:

• No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Salary

• We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here.

Application Closing Date
Sunday 15th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• Experience of DRM roster management and / or resource management in a global organisation at management level, and of driving innovations or improvements
• Experience of statistical modelling and analysis, and of using analysis to derive insights and drive decisions and actions
• Experience of navigating organizational complexity, including structures and decision-making processes, and of influencing others to deliver results
• Strong project management experience
• Knowledge of the INGO environment, ideally in relation to both humanitarian and development contexts.
• Ideally, experience of working in the global south
• Superb interpersonal skills – the ability to collaborate with teams both inside and outside the organisation and to build trust across different cultures and geographies.
• Strong financial understanding and budget management.
• Understanding of the use of IT systems in DRM roster management / resource management, and the ability to work with IT specialists on system development/ enhancements
• Be humble, appreciative and solutions-orientated.
• Models Plan International’s values, behaviours and feminist leadership principles
• Strong rational and emotional intelligence, with resilience in the face of pushback and resistance to new ideas and ways of doing things.
• Ideally, proficient in a language or languages other than English – especially French, Spanish, Arabic.

Application Closing Date
5th October 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in administration
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft applications
• Proven experience of working on HR processes
• Ability to solve problems
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with short deadlines

Desirable:

• Demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian ways of working

Application Closing Date
5th October 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online