Engagement Manager at Plan International AdminAdmin AdminAdminConsultancyAugust 19, 2024Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War. Langdon-Davies conceived the idea of a personal relationship between a child and a sponsor – a model that puts the child at the centre, and remains the core of what we do. Today, Plan International is a global organisation that is active in over 70 countries to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Who We Are We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. Founded over 70 years ago, Plan is a nearly $800 million organization often ranked among the top 10 international development agencies by reputation, size and scope. We work side-by-side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children, developing solutions to ensure long-term sustainability. Our level of community engagement, long-term outlook and constant focus on the needs and priorities of children is unique among international development organizations. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and health care programs, to education projects and child protection initiatives. Community by community, Plan works to promise futures that are worthy of all children’s potential. Our Vision Our vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Our Mission Plan strives to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of vulnerable children in developing countries by: Enabling children, their families and their communities to meet basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies; Fostering relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries; and Promoting the rights and interests of the world’s children.The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Engagement Manager to lead and manage Plan’s strategy for participation in international global engagements. This role involves unifying advocacy efforts across Plan International offices by setting clear engagement objectives, facilitating coordination, and ensuring the effective execution of a local-to-global engagement strategy in alignment with the Global Influencing Ambition and Plan’s Global Advocacy Strategy 2022-27.Key responsibilities include co-creating Plan’s engagement strategy, coordinating the Core Project Team, supporting the work of respective Technical Leads, formulating plans and budgets, and assisting Project Team Leads in delivering key deliverables. The Engagement Manager will also lead outreach and coordination with various offices and teams, oversee activities to ensure project outputs are timely and coordinated, track and record successes, and support Plan’s delegation before, during, and after the engagement. This role is crucial in advancing gender equality and promoting the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women on a global stage.About You Self-starter, experienced and self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, comfortable with shifting priorities and tight deadlinesStrong project management skills, keeping project team to deliverables and timelinesFluency in English, both written and oralStrong political awareness and understanding including understanding of intergovernmental political dynamicsSound 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 institutionsExperience drafting and producing compelling briefings and other resourcesStrong verbal communication skills and excellent writing and editing skillsAble to network and build productive and impactful working relationships from afarAble to consult, gather and integrate feedback into concise and accurate productsStrong organisational and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple demands, prioritise competing workloads, deliver high-standard work to tight deadlines and plan effectivelyStrong team building and interpersonal skills, able to work in a collaborative and supportive wayHigh level of attention to detail and accuracyCLICK HERE TO APPLY NGO Procurement Portal