Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Jole Purpose
- Help shape a world where every girl can decide her own future.
- Plan International is looking for a strategic and influential leader to drive our global flagship focused on ending child marriage and advancing adolescent girls’ rights, wellbeing, and agency.
- This is a unique global leadership role at the forefront of tackling one of the world’s most critical gender equality challenges. You will define and lead an ambitious, evidence-based approach that addresses the root causes of child marriage – including harmful gender norms, poverty, gender-based violence, and limited access to education, health and economic opportunities.
- You’ll work across a global network to align teams, influence partners and donors, and strengthen Plan International’s position as a leader in protecting girls’ futures across both development and humanitarian contexts.
What you’ll do
- Set and drive the global vision, strategy, and ambition for the flagship
- Lead resource mobilisation and build strong donor and partner relationships
- Provide thought leadership and external representation on child marriage and girls’ rights
- Shape compelling global narratives, advocacy, and positioning
- Ensure integrated, girl-centred programming across protection, SRHR, education, GBV prevention, and economic empowerment
- Work across a matrixed organisation to align global, regional, and country teams
- Champion the use of evidence, learning, and innovation to maximise impact
About you
- Deep expertise in child marriage, adolescent girls’ rights, and gender equality
- Strong understanding of the root causes and consequences of child marriage across diverse contexts
- Strong understanding of youth-led approaches, Gender & Inclusion, and how these are embedded in programme design and narratives
- Experience leading or shaping integrated, multi-sector programmes in complex or resource-constrained settings
- Proven ability to translate evidence into strategy, advocacy, and funding opportunities
- Strong track record in external representation, partnership development, and influencing
- Skilled at leading through influence in global, matrixed organisations
- A strategic, collaborative leader who can navigate complexity and drive alignment.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
