The Opportunity
Plan International seeks a seasoned and driven Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Gender in Emergencies Specialist to enhance our global Core Surge Team.
In this position, you will be expected to deploy promptly to global humanitarian crises—frequently within a 72-hour timeframe—to lead technical efforts and guarantee that gender equality, inclusion, and protection from gender-based violence remain integral components of our emergency interventions.
You will operate at the core of crisis response efforts, collaborating with country teams to implement high-quality, gender-transformative programs tailored to the needs of girls, young people, and vulnerable populations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provides strategic technical leadership and oversees comprehensive program support, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices. Drives innovation through expert guidance, mentors teams in technical domains, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions, mitigate risks, and optimize program performance. Requires extensive experience in technical leadership roles, deep technical expertise, and proven ability to manage complex initiatives. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills are essential to navigate challenges and drive successful program execution.
Lead and enhance gender-based violence (GBV) initiatives, with a focus on supporting child and adolescent survivors, while fostering programmatic excellence and resilience.
Promote the integration of gender considerations throughout all humanitarian initiatives to ensure equitable and inclusive outcomes.
Offer specialized advice in accordance with internationally recognized frameworks, including the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IAS) guidelines, the Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards, the Sphere Humanitarian Charter, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) principles.
Conduct in-depth analysis and lead emergency response initiatives to mitigate risks and ensure operational resilience. Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to address critical incidents, conducting thorough assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute rapid response protocols, ensuring timely and effective resolution of emergencies. Maintain detailed documentation of incidents and response actions for compliance and continuous improvement.
Perform Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) in urgent emergency contexts to assess gender dynamics and needs.
Your expertise will support the development of comprehensive needs assessments spanning diverse sectors. You will play a key role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify critical gaps and priorities across multiple domains. Collaboration with stakeholders will be essential to ensure assessments are thorough, accurate, and aligned with organizational objectives.
Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership concerning the development and implementation of programs that are informed by and responsive to gender considerations.
We are seeking to enhance our organizational capabilities through targeted capacity strengthening initiatives. This role will focus on developing and implementing strategies to improve skills, processes, and systems within the team. Key responsibilities include identifying training needs, designing customized learning programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have experience in capacity development, strong facilitation skills, and a proven track record of measurable results in similar roles. Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and change management is essential, along with the ability to adapt approaches to diverse contexts.
Train, instruct, and guide staff and partners, fostering their professional development and enhancing their skills through consistent coaching and mentorship.
Enhance the capabilities of local organizations, with a particular emphasis on those led by women and girls, to foster sustainable development and community resilience.
With a focus on representation and coordination, your role will involve fostering relationships, managing communications, and ensuring alignment across teams. You will act as a liaison between stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and resolving potential conflicts. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, tracking progress, and reporting key metrics to leadership. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential. Experience in stakeholder engagement, project management, and administrative support is also required.
Serving as Plan International’s representative, you will actively participate in the GBV and Gender clusters and working groups.
Foster strategic alliances with United Nations entities, funding organizations, and key stakeholders to cultivate collaborative partnerships.
We are seeking a skilled Program Development & Influencing professional to design, implement, and oversee strategic initiatives that drive meaningful change and impact. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and program management, with the ability to influence key decision-makers and foster partnerships across diverse sectors. Responsibilities include developing high-impact programs, conducting thorough research, and advocating for evidence-based solutions to complex challenges. Proficiency in data analysis, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration is essential, along with exceptional communication and leadership skills. Experience in government, non-profit, or international development sectors is highly desirable, as is a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes.
Assist in the creation of proposals while maintaining a strong emphasis on gender integration throughout the process.
Play a key role in advancing advocacy initiatives, shaping policy strategies, and driving impactful influencing campaigns.
Amplify Plan’s worldwide prominence and influence in advancing gender equality within emergency contexts.
We are seeking a dedicated Learning & Accountability professional to oversee the development and implementation of training programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. In this role, you will be responsible for designing engaging learning initiatives, measuring their effectiveness, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you will monitor performance metrics, identify skill gaps, and collaborate with leadership to implement corrective actions. Strong analytical skills, expertise in instructional design, and a commitment to measurable outcomes are essential for success in this position.
Compile and archive insights gleaned from project experiences, capturing key learnings and established methodologies to inform future initiatives. Ensure these findings are meticulously documented and readily accessible to relevant stakeholders to enhance organizational knowledge and improve decision-making processes.
Facilitate the implementation of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) principles to ensure that program participants’ rights, feedback, and concerns are systematically addressed and integrated into decision-making processes.
Foster the active engagement and inclusion of girls and women in program initiatives to ensure their voices and contributions are meaningfully integrated.
About You
We seek a highly skilled professional who possesses the following qualifications:
Professionals should possess substantial expertise in gender-based violence (GBV) program development and implementation, with a particular emphasis on initiatives targeting children within humanitarian settings.
Individuals should possess advanced proficiency in conducting gender analysis and implementing strategies to mitigate inequality during emergency situations.
Extensive background in collaborating with United Nations entities, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), intergovernmental agencies, or related multi-agency frameworks is essential.
Demonstrated expertise in fostering cluster coordination and facilitating inter-agency collaboration is essential.
Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and enhancing organizational capabilities while providing guidance and support to individuals and teams.
Exceptional proficiency in analytical reasoning, interpersonal communication, and written expression is required.
Proven capacity to operate autonomously while maintaining high performance under intense pressure and within intricate, multifaceted settings.
Proficiency in English is essential, with a working knowledge of French required; additional fluency in Spanish or Arabic would be considered an advantage.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
