Plan International Head of Global Media and Public Relations Jobs in Kenya
Plan International Head of Global Media and Public Relations Jobs in Kenya; This role leads Plan International’s global media engagement and public positioning at a pivotal moment for the organisation and the wider sector. It sits at the heart of shaping the external voice—driving visibility, influence, and credibility on pressing issues affecting girls’ rights and humanitarian response worldwide.
As the organisation’s senior global media specialist, the post holder sets the strategic direction for global media engagement, ensuring a clear, consistent, and compelling narrative across diverse markets and audiences. The role plays a critical part in managing and strengthening reputation, leading crisis communications, and advising senior leadership on sensitive, high‑profile issues.
Accountabilities
Lead and deliver a global media strategy that strengthens visibility, credibility, and influence.
Identify and secure high‑impact media opportunities to advance organisational priorities.
Provide strategic communications leadership across advocacy, campaigns, research, partnerships, and programmes.
Lead the organisation’s global approach to reputation risk, issues management, and crisis communications.
Advise the Leadership Team on high‑profile, sensitive issues with clear, timely guidance.
Coordinate global media engagement during major emergencies and humanitarian responses.
Position Plan International as a credible humanitarian actor in global media.
Drive strong, aligned media engagement across the organisation.
Build trusted relationships with media teams globally to enable coordinated external engagement.
Provide expert guidance and support to strengthen consistency and quality.
Monitor and interpret global trends, media narratives, and external risks.
Develop and embed global standards, guidance, and best practice for media engagement.
Lead and develop a high‑performing global media team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
About You
Significant experience
leading global media relations, securing coverage across international and mass media.
Proven ability to design and deliver integrated global communications strategies.
Experience working across diverse and high‑risk contexts, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Strong track record in crisis communications, including major emergencies and field deployment.
Expertise in reputation risk management within complex, global organisations.
Experience advising senior leaders on high‑profile, sensitive issues.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Proven experience in international and multicultural environments.
Solid understanding of the international development sector, including gender equality and human rights.
Knowledge of safeguarding in humanitarian and development communications.
Strong project management and prioritisation skills.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
Background in journalism, media, or communications (international development exposure desirable).
Fluent in English; additional languages an advantage.
How to apply
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