Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

The Strategy and Engagement Department (S&E) Department at Plan International’s Global Hub exists to influence and increase Plan International’s impact, profile and sustainability through our brand, external communications, marketing and influencing. And in achieving this work, bringing together, and aligning strategy, communications, brand, partnerships and resource development, and policy and advocacy, including our UN, EU, AU advocacy offices. Within S&E, the Partnerships Team is the unit responsible for supporting, generating and amplifying strategic and collaborative partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders including private sector, foundations, multilaterals, multi-stakeholder coalitions, civil society organisations and academia to achieve the delivery of Plan’s global strategy to 2027, All Girls Standing Strong.

Plan is seeking an experienced professional to develop and scale-up key strategic partnership opportunities with UN agencies, multilateral organisations and development banks, exploring areas of collaboration that will result in the greatest transformative change for children. This newly created role will perform a central account management function at the global level in leading organisation-wide engagement with select multilateral entities, working with and on behalf of the entire Organisation to better position Plan International and deepen engagement with strategic external partners. The post holder will consult, cooperate and capitalise on existing organisational strengths; will be expected to effectively represent Plan International externally; and will work closely with colleagues at the regional level, as well as the Policy, Advocacy, Campaigns and Engagement (PACE) and Humanitarian team at the Global Hub.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

 Essential

Knowledge 

First-hand knowledge of the UN system, and preferably an understanding of the internal workings of IFIs or other multilateral organisations;

Knowledge of Advocacy, Policy and/or Fundraising within international development;

Significant awareness of globalpartner engagement strategies, quality assurance guidelines, monitoring & evaluation frameworks for external partnerships, and partnership capacity building;

Experience of developing new systems and structures with successful outcomes;

Demonstrable track record of success building global partnerships and alliances;

Extensive knowledge of current issues and trends in international development.

 Skills

Strong strategic skills, including leading development of partnership strategies/frameworks;

Strength in forming relationships and motivating colleagues around implementing strategies;

Strong stakeholder management;Strong communications, influencing and persuasion skills;

Ability to lead multi-sector initiatives across multiple locations with successful outcomes;

Effective relationship management skills at a senior level;

Strong research, organisational abilities, presentation and negotiation skills;

Demonstrated financial acumen;

Good writing and editing skills, including fluent written and spoken English;

Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work independently.

Behaviours

Commitment to feminist leadership, sharing of power and honouring the partners we work with globally and locally.

Strong collaboration skills and excellent interpersonal skills;

Highly positive and proactive with high-level influencing and negotiating skills;

Capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;

Intuition for success and demanding of consistently high standards;

Capacity to manage demanding workloads, often in complex environments;

Aptitude to prioritise tasks, work independentlyand to tight deadlines;

Close attention to detail;

Strong team and cross departmental working