Job Vacancies at Plan International

Role Purpose

• The Global Advocacy Manager will support the Global Head of Profession for Policy and Advocacy in the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice (GTPP) Department of Global Hub to manage implementation of the newly refreshed Global Advocacy Strategy 2022-27, known as the GLAS  Image ENG.  
• The refreshed GLAS was launched in September 2022 to align with Plan International’s new Global Strategy All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change and informs the organisation’s advocacy work over the next five years (2022-2027). 
• It provides a shared strategic framework that connects advocacy efforts across Plan International offices and supports choices and priority-setting at each level of the organisation. 
• It puts girls’ and young women’s agency, leadership and organisation at the heart of our advocacy and reflects significant contextual shifts (COVID-19 pandemic, escalating humanitarian and climate crises) and our commitment to principles of human rights, social justice, anti-racism, decolonization, localisation, inclusion and intersectionality. 
• The incumbent will support implementation of the GLAS across the Plan International Federation, facilitating effective linkages across thematic agendas and offices, and will support, coordinate and/or manage integrated local-to-global advocacy plans which contribute to the global-level 2022-2024 influencing priorities (set out in the Global Influencing Ambition). 
• They will support the piloting and implementation of a monitoring framework currently being developed to track progress against the GLAS Goals and will develop best practice for key approaches to guide GLAS implementation.  
• They will also coordinate and/or lead new global policy agendas which underpin the successful implementation of the GLAS. 
• The work location is flexible (in one of the countries where Plan International Inc works; home working is possible).

Dimensions of the Role

• Works globally with influencing colleagues in Global Hub, Regional Hubs, Country Offices and National Organisations. 
• Actively engages in external networks and represents Plan International in appropriate fora
• Actively engages in key internal networks, in particular the Core Influencing Group and other influencing networks that support and deliver the GLAS Goals; identifies and leads relevant discussions and joint work related to the GLAS
• Facilitates effective linkages across thematic agendas and offices and liaises with influencing colleagues at all levels of the organisation to build strong working relationships, in particular strengthening links  with country offices
• Contributes to partnership engagement which can advance the ambition of the GLAS, in particular, with the Adolescent Girls Investment Plan (AGIP) 

Accountabilities
GLAS:

• Works with colleagues at all levels to develop best practice for integrated advocacy plans which link local-to-global level on shared advocacy priorities
• Facilitates and coordinates effective ways of working across technical hubs and other teams in Global Hub to maximise impactful delivery of the GLAS
• Develops best practice for key approaches identified in the GLAS to guide its implementation. In particular, works closely with colleagues internally and externally, including youth-led organisations, to develop best practice to realise the GLAS commitment to put girls’ and young women’s agency, leadership and organisation at the heart of our advocacy and ensure their meaningful engagement in advocacy plans and activities
• Supports development of plans and activities to socialise the GLAS across Regions, Country Offices and National Organisations, working with the Policy &Advocacy Officer
• Supports key advocacy opportunities and moments that cut across GLAS thematic agendas working in partnership with Global Hub teams, Liaison Offices, Regional, Country and National Organisations 
• Supports the piloting and implementation of a GLAS monitoring framework currently being developed to track and report progress against the GLAS, working with the P&A Officer and monitoring and evaluation colleagues (MERL)

Global Influencing Ambition (GIA):

• Manages and/or coordinates integrated local-to-global advocacy plans which contribute to global-level influencing Outcomes set-out in the Global Influencing Ambition 2022-24 (GIA); develops plans and budgets; coordinates with offices to draft key supporting policy and advocacy documents; liaises with communications colleagues on externally facing content; manages activities to ensure all events and outputs are delivered in a timely, coordinated manner across multiple offices and teams; tracks and records successes
• Supports others who lead the delivery of integrated plans under the GIA by providing coordination, drafting of documents, event organisation etc., as appropriate and agreed
• Coordinates across the different GIA workplans and tracks and reports progress towards the Outcomes;

Global Policy Agendas:

• Coordinates, supports and/or leads new global policy agendas which underpin the successful implementation of the GLAS e.g. developing thought leadership pieces, policy positions, research and evidence, etc liaising with colleagues across the organisation; creates working groups, networks or other effective ways of working to advance the work
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures

Key Relationships

• The Global Advocacy (GLAS) Manager is a member of the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice Team (GTPP) and will report directly to the Head of Profession for Policy and Advocacy in the Policy, Advocacy and Climate Hub in GTPP. They will work in collaboration with the Policy and Advocacy Officers in the hub and the Climate Policy and Advocacy Lead.
• Key working relationships include members of the GTPP department, the Global Policy and Advocacy Leads in GH, the Regional Influencing Leads and National Organisation Policy and Advocacy Leads. 
• Other key working relations include with members of the Partnerships Team, GYPA team, colleagues in Country Offices , Liaison Offices, Communications Team, MERL team
• They will liaise and collaborate with external partners, coalitions and networks including UN agencies, INGOs, youth-led organisations, youth networks

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• Self-starter, experienced and self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, comfortable with shifting priorities and tight deadlines and working across multiple time zones
• Fluency in English, both written and oral  
• Experience of managing advocacy strategies across multiple countries to achieve impact in global processes, including coordination of advocacy and strategic communications, ideally within an INGO 
• Understanding and experience of engaging with multiple external stakeholders to achieve influencing impact, including governments, multilateral agencies and INGOs 
• Strong political awareness and understanding including understanding of intergovernmental political dynamics 
• Sound understanding of children’s rights and gender equality, and rights-based approaches likely based on experience of working within an NGO, a UN agency, a government department, or other relevant institutions 
• Experience of drafting and producing compelling policy and advocacy briefings and other resources 
• Strong verbal communication skills and excellent writing and editing skills  
• Able to consult, gather and integrate feedback into concise and accurate products 
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple demands, prioritise competing workloads, deliver high-standard work to tight deadlines and plan effectively 
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy 
• Strong team building and interpersonal skills, able to work in a collaborative and supportive way  
• Able to network and build working relationships from afar

Desirable:

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Plan International's Value in Practice

• We are open and accountable: We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.
• We strive for lasting impact: We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.
• We work well together: We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.
• We are inclusive and empowering: We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Physical Environment

• This post is part of Plan International Global Hub core staff and may be based either in any of Plan International’s Inc office or another suitable location. The role will involve limited travel. 
• Due to COVID-19, at the present time most Global Hub staff are working from home, using virtual ways to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and external partners.

Level of Contact with Children:

• High level: Frequent interaction with children and/or young people

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. As an indication if this role was based in the UK, the salary would be circa £45,000

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Role Purpose

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist will primarily focus on managing the recruitment of a variety of roles to support Plan International's Enterprise Resource Planning and Project Management systems.  
• The person will work closely with the programme team working on these systems projects to understand the workforce needs, the timing of these needs and the duration of roles.
• The person will support planning for the recruitment process and the best strategies to attract the right people to the various roles, including internal secondments.  
• The role also needs to support Plan International’s overall Talent Acquisition strategy and operate as an active member of the Talent Acquisition team sharing ideas and responsibilities as demands in talent acquisition dictate. 
• They may manage the international recruitment process for Country Office (Grade E) roles or other Global Hub roles predominantly within Finance or IT as required.   
• They will support with the process around finalising engagement and secondment agreements with employing entities of GH roles outside of the UK and the ongoing improvements and initiatives across our global recruitment strategy.  
• They will assist with projects around our employer value proposition externally on Linkedin and other platforms, internal resource sharing, advertising, networking and talent pipelining.  
• The location of this role can be flexible 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. 
• You may be office, home or hybrid based

Key Accountabilities

• Work with Plan International Hiring Managers to agree and define the resourcing strategy, roles and responsibilities, recruitment process and timelines 
• Compose attractive, engaging adverts and written materials for prospective candidates throughout the process, building brand engagement and maintaining a professional image. 
• Engage with external suppliers as necessary 
• Identify any roadblocks which may affect Plan International’s success in achieving its SLAs for talent acquisition.  
• Drive momentum of recruitment, following up with key stakeholders in the recruitment process as required.   
• Develop, build and maintain a pipeline of talent as part of proactive talent acquisition activities including headhunting to ensure that we are able to respond to organisational requirements in a timely manner and with well qualified, credible, engaged candidates. Actively supporting diversity and inclusion within all recruitment activities.   
• Engage with external networks and build networks as required in order to fulfil requirements  
• Guide Hiring Managers to ensure that Plan International resourcing practices and processes are fair and equitable  
• Support the design and implementation of improvements to our employer value proposition externally on Linkedin and other platforms 
• Support the design and implementation of an improved intranet page 
• Work closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition to gain an oversight into other Talent Acquisition challenges and provide support to initiatives across the department helping to increase impact, innovation and efficiency.  
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.   

Key Relationships
Internal: 

• Global People and Culture team  
• Functional Managers  
• Country Office and Regional Office senior management  
• National Organisations  
• Internal applicants 

External:

• External Candidates – both active and passive 
• Peer agency counterparts  
• Professional bodies – including ACAS, CIPD, HMRC  
• Recruitment agencies and other suppliers  

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and Experience: 

• Resourcing specialist with experience managing end-to-end recruitment campaigns. Experience within the humanitarian or development sector would be highly advantageous.  
• Knowledge of employment law and best practice associated with recruitment activities including GDPR 
• Fluent written and spoken English and knowledge of French and/or Spanish an advantage  

Skills: 

• Excellent IT skills including MS Excel and Word 
• Proven ability to communication with clarity to different audiences using a range of media. 
• Proactive and innovative 
• Good organisational abilities: ability to prioritise tasks and deliver to tight deadlines. 
• Strong writing skills – able to write concise but engaging content for cross culture audiences. 
• Able to find creative and engaging solutions to organisational challenges. 
• Able to work with a range of stakeholders to understand and resolve their issues and provide support at a distance. 

Behaviours:

• Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open-minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organisation.
• Flexible in working style with ability to adapt when needed – resilience and pace when working within a changing environment. 
• Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation.
• Shows courage and confidence to speak up skillfully, challenging others even when confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances.
• Works with everyone in thePeople & Culture team to achieve team shared goals, tackle challenges and celebrate successes.
• Listens to and values the perspectives of others and challenge their own to get the best outcome for team and organization.
• Seeks feedback from others to learn and improve.

Plan Internation's Value in Practice

• We are open and accountable: We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest, and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.
• We strive for lasting impact: We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.
• We work well together: We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.
• We are inclusive and empowering: We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Physical Environment:

• Office Environment

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. As an indication if this role was based in the UK the salary would be circa £45,000 per annum