Plan International is looking for a Director of External Communications

Plan International is looking for a Director of External Communications Reports to: Executive Director of Global Affairs. PLAN International is an independent development and humanitarian organization dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls. We believe in the potential of every child, yet recognize that poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination often suppress this potential — with girls being the most severely impacted.

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Working alongside children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world by tackling the root causes of the challenges faced by girls and vulnerable children. We uphold children's rights from birth to adulthood and enable them to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. Leveraging our reach, experience, and expertise, we drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels. For over 85 years, we have mobilized determined optimists to transform the lives of children in more than 80 countries. We will not stop until we achieve full equality for all. Role Purpose: As Director of External Communications, you will lead a global strategy that strengthens our influence, amplifies the voices of girls and young people, and protects and enhances our reputation worldwide. You will spearhead, coordinate, foster collaboration, and manage activities to promote effective external communication across all PLAN International entities. Your leadership will ensure that our strategic messaging and storytelling enhance the organization's visibility and reputation, positioning PLAN International as the "go-to" organization for girls' rights and a global leader in child rights advocacy. Why join us? This role offers a unique opportunity to lead communications for a globally recognized and respected organization committed to advancing the rights of children and girls worldwide. You will work alongside passionate, skilled professionals in an environment that values innovation, integrity, collaboration, and impact. Your leadership will help shape the stories and messages that inspire change and mobilize support across different continents and cultures. Key responsibilities:

• Provide global strategic leadership for the organization's external communications, ensuring integration and alignment among International teams to meet communications objectives effectively;
• Lead and develop two direct reports and their teams (totaling around 12 members), recruiting and nurturing high-performing talent while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with communications colleagues across PLAN International's entities, promoting best practices and collaboration to enhance overall communications quality and coherence;
• Drive ethical and powerful storytelling that reflects PLAN International's core values, including anti-racism and safeguarding, ensuring all content authentically represents our development and emergency response work;
• Oversee the creation and implementation of digital and social media campaigns that increase public awareness, engagement, and support for PLAN International's mission and strategic campaigns;
• Champion the organization's brand strategy, ensuring a bold, consistent global presence that amplifies PLAN International's unique role as a protector of child and girls' rights worldwide;
• Lead timely and effective communications responses to global events and emergencies, collaborating closely with regional hubs and country offices to maintain readiness and deliver impactful messaging during crises;
• Provide expert guidance on reputational risk management, acting as the primary

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