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Head of Mission, Conakry Organization: Plan International Country: Guinea City: Conakry Office: Plan International in Conakry, Guinea Date: 10 Jul 2026 Location: Conackry, Guinea Company: Plan International About the Company 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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence,
exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most
affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters
and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes
of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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
Expérience
global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over
- 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform
the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won't stop
until we are all equal About the Role The Head of Mission will: Responsibilities Provide overall leadership to the Country Office, including
Présentation du poste
representation in key coordination bodies and forums to strengthen
Plan International Guinea's profile with national government,
international and local donors, and civil society
organisations. Lead the delivery of the Country Strategy and have direct
leadership of country programme resources and operations. Facilitate gender transformative programmes and influencing
work at the country level, reflecting Plan International's dual
mandate, focusing on the needs of the most vulnerable children,
particularly girls. Ensure accountability for meeting targets and maintaining
alignment with Plan International's global strategy and management
standards. Drive efforts to deliver positive change for girls through
advocating, campaigning and communicating at the national
level. Qualifications Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Public Administration
or a related field. Extensive senior leadership and management experience in the
Responsabilités
INGO sector Required Skills Managerial ability to delegate duties to subordinates to meet
deadlines and coach members of the team. Planning and organizing skills on short and long-time
frames. Able to work under pressure, in a team and independently. Decision making and analytical skills. Able to remain calm and positive under pressure and in
difficult situations. Able to keep the big picture in mind as well as being detail
oriented. Comfortable working with colleagues from different
cultures. Able to respond to and manage multiple demands from various
sites/departments. Having a strong degree of personal resilience. Excellent listening skills, discreet and tactful. Good communication skills, including public speaking and
writing. Good understanding of operations processes, procedures and best
practices. Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft packages
(Outlook, Excel, Word, etc). Preferred Skills Experience in humanitarian action and gender
Formation / DiplĂ´mes
transformation. Ability to engage with local and international authorities, UN
agencies, sector coordination bodies, INGOs, national NGOs and
local communities. Experience in emergency preparedness analysis, risk reduction
and resilience building. Reports to : the Sub Regional
Director WACA Location : Conakry Effective date : September
- 2026 Closing date: July 24th, 2026 Candidates who have already submitted an application
Autres informations
are not required
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