Deployable Gender

About Plan International

Plan International is a leading independent development and humanitarian organization committed to advancing children's rights and promoting gender equality for girls worldwide. We believe in unlocking the potential of every child, recognizing that poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination often hinder this. Girls are disproportionately affected by these challenges.

In collaboration with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive to create a just world by addressing the root causes of the obstacles faced by girls and vulnerable children. Our work supports children's rights from birth through adulthood and empowers them to prepare for and respond to crises. We leverage our extensive reach, experience, and knowledge to drive transformative changes in policies and practices at local, national, and global levels.

For over 85 years, we have united determined individuals to improve the lives of children in more than 80 countries. We are unwavering in our pursuit of a world where everyone is equal.

The Opportunity

Plan International seeks an experienced and highly motivated Deployable Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Gender in Emergencies Specialist to join its global Core Surge Team. This role involves rapid deployment to humanitarian crises worldwide, typically within 72 hours, to provide technical leadership and ensure that gender equality, inclusion, and protection from GBV are integral to all emergency responses.

The successful candidate will operate at the forefront of crisis response, supporting country teams in delivering high-quality, gender-transformative programs that effectively address the needs of girls, young people, and vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Programme Support

• Lead and enhance GBV programming, with a specific focus on child and adolescent survivors.
• Ensure the mainstreaming of gender across all humanitarian programs.
• Provide expert guidance aligned with established global standards (IASC, GBV Minimum Standards, Sphere, PSEA).

Analysis & Emergency Response

• Conduct Rapid Gender Analyses (RGAs) in acute emergency settings.
• Contribute to multi-sectoral needs assessment processes.
• Advise senior leadership on gender-responsive programming strategies.

Capacity Strengthening

• Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to staff and partners.
• Strengthen local capacities, particularly for women- and girls-led organizations.

Representation & Coordination

• Represent Plan International in GBV and Gender coordination clusters and working groups.
• Foster strong relationships with UN agencies, donors, and partner organizations.

Programme Development & Influencing

• Support proposal development with a strong emphasis on gender integration.
• Contribute to advocacy, policy development, and influencing efforts.
• Enhance Plan International's global profile in gender equality within emergency contexts.

Learning & Accountability

• Document lessons learned and identify best practices.
• Support Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) initiatives.
• Promote the meaningful participation of girls and women in program design and implementation.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Extensive experience in GBV programming, particularly for children, in humanitarian settings.
• Strong expertise in gender analysis and addressing gender inequality during emergencies.
• Experience working with UN agencies, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), or inter-agency coordination systems.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively in cluster coordination and inter-agency collaboration.
• Proven track record in capacity building and mentoring.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure and complex environments.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in French; Spanish or Arabic language skills are an asset.

Important Considerations

• This role requires up to 9 months of deployment per year, often on short notice.
• Work may involve challenging environments and extended working hours.

Location: This position offers flexible location options within countries where Plan International has an established office capable of employing staff on behalf of the Global Hub, provided the candidate possesses the pre-existing right to work and reside in that location. This is not an expatriate position.

Eligible locations include: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Moldova, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Up to 75% travel is expected, involving deployments to country or regional offices for emergency response for periods up to 3 months at a time.

Employment Type: Permanent or maximum fixed-term contract, in accordance with the employing office's standard terms and conditions.

Salary: Salary and benefits will be disclosed during the recruitment process and will be determined based on the candidate's location. Specific details cannot be provided here as this is not an international/expat position.

Reporting Line: Reports to the Gender-Based Violence and Gender in Emergencies Technical Lead (Global Hub).

Closing Date: May 31st (UK midnight).

Anticipated First Round Interviews: Week commencing June 8th.

Plan International is deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, embedding these values in all its operations. We aim for a workforce that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive organizational culture that embraces racial justice, gender equality, girls' rights, and inclusion. Recognizing the threats children face, Plan International holds a paramount duty to ensure its actions do not contribute to harm or risk to children. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in compliance with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. The organization also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, requiring disclosure of any findings or ongoing investigations of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment from previous employers. Applicants confirm their understanding of these procedures by submitting their application.

Please be advised that Plan International will never request unsolicited payments from candidates.