We strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
At Plan International we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to transform the lives of 100 million girls over five years. We are working with local communities in more than 50 countries to ensure all children enjoy the rights to which they are entitled. Given that girls are often the most vulnerable, we place a special focus on tackling the challenges they face – such as ending child marriage, keeping them in school and helping them to speak up for themselves. To transform lives, cultures and societies, we need to be a dynamic and agile organisation that can deliver real change. Our five-year Global Strategy challenges us to transform how we work.
Plan International has Liaison Offices in New York, Geneva, Brussels and Addis Ababa that are responsible for managing relations with the United Nations, the European Union and the African Union. The EU is a major global actor promoting human rights, including the rights of girls and children and a leading major global development and humanitarian actor.
Plan International’s liaison office to the EU Headquarters in Brussels carries out influencing and partnership advocacy to further our strategic ambition to drive respect for the rights of girls and to ensure EU development and humanitarian institutions work to achieve the targets for girls as set for example in the EU Gender Action Plan, the EU Youth Action Plan and within the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals agenda.
Our Head of the EU Liaison Office is responsible for leading Plan International’s strategic engagement with the EU institutions and fostering strong high-level relationships, coordinating effective Plan International participation in significant intergovernmental events and raising funds from the large EU donor institutions. You will also be responsible for the management of the Brussels EU Office.
Plan International wishes to encourage applications from professional leaders with a breadth of policy, advocacy and resource mobilisation experience and a depth of understanding of the EU institutions. Perhaps most importantly, you will bring a deep and demonstrable commitment to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, as well as a strong affinity for Plan’s values and principles of feminist leadership.
If you are interested in joining an organisation that is open and accountable, strives for lasting impact, works well together, and is inclusive and empowering, then we encourage you to read more about this role by downloading further information or applying via https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/3560/head_of_eu_liaison_office_senior_eu_representative_in_brussels/ quoting reference 6538.
The closing date for applications is 9am CEST on Monday 22nd May 2023.
The role is based in Brussels, Belgium and some travel will be required within and outside Europe, including to remote and conflict areas if necessary. The salary for an appointed candidate will be circa €85,000 - €90,000 per annum.
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