JOB ANNOUNCEMENT : Director of Policy, Advocacy, Campaigns and Engagement -  PLAN International Cameroon - NGO

Director of Policy, Advocacy, Campaigns and Engagement
Date: Aug 2024

Location: Globally,, Flexible

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

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.

 We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity 

 Are you passionate about driving global change and advocating for the rights of adolescent girls?
Plan International is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our policy, advocacy, campaigns and engagement (PACE) team. In this pivotal role, you will direct and shape our work ensuring our gender-transformative policies, campaigns, and external engagements are not only visible but also impactful in key global policy forums.

 Your expertise in developing high-quality, evidence-based policy analysis and positions will be instrumental in advancing girls' rights and addressing the root causes of discrimination, exclusion, and vulnerability at all levels. Join us in making a difference and ensuring a brighter future for girls worldwide

 The Individual 

 The ideal candidate will have significant experience in international development, including experience within government, the UN, or multilateral systems, and a strong understanding of NGO structures, gender equality movements, and the UN human rights system.

 

You will possess high-level leadership experience in public policy analysis and advocacy, along with extensive experience working with senior international actors across diverse contexts. Strong knowledge of international politics, strategic leadership, people management, and diplomacy is essential.

 

You should have excellent communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills, a profound understanding of developmental and humanitarian issues, and competencies in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL). Fluency in English is required, with French and/or Spanish desirable.
 

Please follow this link for a full role profile;  Director of PACE_ Role Profile _Aug24.docx

 Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.    

 Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.   

 
 Location: The location of this role can be flexible, preferably closer to the point of impact where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live.

Type of Role: Permanent or Fixed term contract as per employing office

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.  

Closing date: Sunday 8th September 2024 (23:59 UK time)


Closing Date: 08th September 2024 - 23.59pm UK

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at  : https://jobs.plan-international.org/search/?createNewAlert=false&q=cameroon