Global Inclusion Specialist
Location: Globally, Flexible
Company: Plan International
The Organisation
Plan International is an
independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s
rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power
and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty,
violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with
children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just
world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all
vulnerable children.
We support children’s
rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare
for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and
policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and
knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.
In all countries where
Plan International works, we encounter different forms of gender-based
discrimination, gender stereotyping and unequal distribution of power between
women, men, girls and boys, and other genders, as well as exclusion based on
multiple factors. These factors include identities such as race, class,
ethnicity, disability, language, sexual orientation and gender identity, among
others. We recognise that individuals have multiple identities that shape their
experiences. We believe that our work on tackling gender inequality can be
strengthened by examining how these identities intersect and by using learning
to inform programmes and influencing. Gender inequality intensifies the
negative effects of all other forms of exclusion and as a result, exclusion is
different and often worse for girls and women. Girls often face the most
significant barriers to exercising their rights among excluded groups, which is
why gender equality and girls’ rights are a distinct priority for Plan
International’s work.
The Opportunity
As the Global Inclusion
Specialist, you will support the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice Team
Department to deliver an inspiring and collaborative approach that supports the
integration of inclusion and intersectionality, particularly to Plan
International’s programme and influencing work.
This work will
intentionally build on and strengthen our priority focus on gender equality and
girl’s rights as outlined in our global strategy All Girls Standing Strong
Creating Global Change and aim to improve the lives of 200 million girls in the
next five years.
In this global role you
will provide technical support and facilitate learning opportunities for staff
in order to promote and encourage the application of commitments to inclusion
outlined in the established Global Gender
Equality and Inclusion Policy, and Plan International’s Gender
Transformative Approach
The Person
- Strong
practical knowledge of the technical area of inclusion and intersectionality
(of non-dominant identities), including people with disabilities,
LGBTQIA+, BIPOC gained through post graduate study and/or work and lived
experience
- Demonstrated
global/regional experience in taking the lead on Inclusion, especially
working to advance the rights of young people who are LGBTQI+ and
disability rights across thematic areas of health, education, protection
of violence, livelihood.
- Knowledge
of relevant international frameworks and programme approaches that promote
child rights, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
- Excellent
understanding of tested learning approaches that promote reflective
practice and stimulate individual and collective learning.
- Practical
experience in activism and social mobilisation.
- Effective
networking, facilitation, training and collaboration skills, in a
fast-paced cross-cultural environment.
- Experience
working with a diverse set of stakeholders at all levels of an
organisation, including cross-functional teams.
- Strong
English language skills is essential, while the ability to work in French
and/or Spanish, an advantage.
- Actively
promotes diversity, gender equality and inclusion
How to Apply
Please follow this
link for a full role profile
Location: 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
and/or hybrid based.
Type of role: 2 Year fixed term contract, with the possibilty to extend.
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.
Closing Date: 15th January 2023