About Plan International
Plan 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.
Experience
Location Nigeria
The Opportunity
In order to deliver on GGF’s core mandate, we are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Advisor, who will lead 2 of the 3 key pillars (Centre of Excellence and building the global platform).
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in securing and stewarding transformational partnerships with UHNWIs, family foundations and philanthropic circles. You will work closely with Plan International’s philanthropy teams globally to provide strategic advice and build capacity.
You will help deliver on our global philanthropic fundraising strategy and cultivate long/term, value/driven partnerships aimed at delivering impact at scale.
About You
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in philanthropic partnerships, major donor fundraising, or private wealth advisory, with proven success in securing multi-year, high-value commitments.
You will have expertise in philanthropy strategy development, engaging UHNWIs and family offices, and supporting local teams to build institutional readiness. A deep understanding of philanthropic trends, networks, and market intelligence is essential, along with the ability to evaluate donor potential and make data-driven decisions. Familiarity with federated international organisations, excellent interpersonal and storytelling skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across cultures are key.
We value an entrepreneurial mindset, discretion, and a positive, can-do attitude. Fluency in English is required; German language skills are a plus for this role.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Plan International on jobs.plan-international.org to apply
