Closing
date: 30 Jan 2016
date: 30 Jan 2016
About
Plan International www.plan-international.org
Plan International www.plan-international.org
Working
in over 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan
International’s mission is children’s rights, with a special focus on girls and
disadvantaged children. Our goal is to reach as many children and young girls
as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with
high-quality programmes that deliver long-last
in over 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan
International’s mission is children’s rights, with a special focus on girls and
disadvantaged children. Our goal is to reach as many children and young girls
as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with
high-quality programmes that deliver long-last
We
are looking for dynamic individuals with a good understanding of trends in the
development and humanitarian sectors and a proven ability to engage and
influence key audiences, to fill in the roles described below.
are looking for dynamic individuals with a good understanding of trends in the
development and humanitarian sectors and a proven ability to engage and
influence key audiences, to fill in the roles described below.
The
Role
Role
The
Regional Advocacy Specialist will lead on the advocacy ambition, providing
strategic and technical support and leadership to Plan International’s advocacy
work in the region. The position provides support to Plan International’s
global advocacy campaigns and policy engagements, including “Because I am a
Girl” (BIAAG) and other major campaigns as needed.
Regional Advocacy Specialist will lead on the advocacy ambition, providing
strategic and technical support and leadership to Plan International’s advocacy
work in the region. The position provides support to Plan International’s
global advocacy campaigns and policy engagements, including “Because I am a
Girl” (BIAAG) and other major campaigns as needed.
The
person will lead on advocacy work designed to strengthen the systems of guarantee
for children’s rights in the region as well as provide advocacy support during
major humanitarian emergencies such as conflicts, food crisis and population
displacement. The role will further support the development of current advocacy
work, guide the Country level teams in planning and achieving advocacy related
projects and objectives, as well as identify additional advocacy opportunities
relevant to Plan International’s work.
person will lead on advocacy work designed to strengthen the systems of guarantee
for children’s rights in the region as well as provide advocacy support during
major humanitarian emergencies such as conflicts, food crisis and population
displacement. The role will further support the development of current advocacy
work, guide the Country level teams in planning and achieving advocacy related
projects and objectives, as well as identify additional advocacy opportunities
relevant to Plan International’s work.
The
Person
Person
You
will have a track record of influencing policy, particularly in child rights
and gender equality at national and international levels and a proven ability
to build networks with diverse partners in pursuit of common goals. Substantial
experience in influencing and negotiation, including an ability to deal with people
at all levels with credibility, tact, and diplomacy; convene groups; forge
consensus and drive activities are essential skills for the role.
will have a track record of influencing policy, particularly in child rights
and gender equality at national and international levels and a proven ability
to build networks with diverse partners in pursuit of common goals. Substantial
experience in influencing and negotiation, including an ability to deal with people
at all levels with credibility, tact, and diplomacy; convene groups; forge
consensus and drive activities are essential skills for the role.
You
will have a First Degree in International Development, Communications, Politics
or International Relations. A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is desirable.
will have a First Degree in International Development, Communications, Politics
or International Relations. A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is desirable.
Documented
experience in advocacy and lobbying work with international actors and in
implementing and monitoring child rights in a national /international context
is required. You will additionally have experience in partnership management
and project management.
experience in advocacy and lobbying work with international actors and in
implementing and monitoring child rights in a national /international context
is required. You will additionally have experience in partnership management
and project management.
In
depth knowledge of current arguments around sustainable development and child
rights is essential, as is an ability to think strategically, analyse complex
information and offer creative, practical and high-impact solutions.
depth knowledge of current arguments around sustainable development and child
rights is essential, as is an ability to think strategically, analyse complex
information and offer creative, practical and high-impact solutions.
Location: The post holder will
be based in any of the countries where the Regional Office has a presence
within East, Central and Southern Africa.
be based in any of the countries where the Regional Office has a presence
within East, Central and Southern Africa.
For
full Job Descriptions and specifications for the above positions, please go to:
https://plan-international.org/jobs/regional-advocacy-specialist
full Job Descriptions and specifications for the above positions, please go to:
https://plan-international.org/jobs/regional-advocacy-specialist
Contract
Period:
Fixed Term 3 years
Period:
Fixed Term 3 years
Please
note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The
position title should be clearly indicated within the email subject.
Applications should be sent to: plan.resajob@plan-international.org
position title should be clearly indicated within the email subject.
Applications should be sent to: plan.resajob@plan-international.org
References
will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in
conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy. Plan International
operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity,
welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience
required.
will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in
conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy. Plan International
operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity,
welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience
required.
