Plan International Lead - Ending Child Marriage Jobs in Kenya
Plan International Lead - Ending Child Marriage Jobs in Kenya; Help shape a world where every girl can decide her own future. Plan International is seeking a strategic and influential leader to drive its global flagship focused on ending child marriage and advancing adolescent girls’ rights, wellbeing, and agency.
This unique global leadership role sits at the forefront of tackling one of the world’s most critical gender equality challenges. The incumbent will define and lead an ambitious, evidence‑based approach that addresses the root causes of child marriage—including harmful gender norms, poverty, gender‑based violence, and limited access to education, health, and economic opportunities.
Working across a global network, the role will align teams, influence partners and donors, and strengthen Plan International’s position as a leader in protecting girls’ futures across both development and humanitarian contexts.
Key Responsibilities
Set and drive the global vision, strategy, and ambition for the flagship.
Lead resource mobilisation and build strong donor and partner relationships.
Provide thought leadership and external representation on child marriage and girls’ rights.
Shape compelling global narratives, advocacy, and positioning.
Ensure integrated, girl‑centred programming across protection, SRHR, education, GBV prevention, and economic empowerment.
Work across a matrixed organisation to align global, regional, and country teams.
Champion the use of evidence, learning, and innovation to maximise impact.
About You
Deep expertise in child marriage,
adolescent girls’ rights, and gender equality.
Strong understanding of the root causes and consequences of child marriage across diverse contexts.
Strong understanding of youth‑led approaches, Gender & Inclusion, and how these are embedded in programme design and narratives.
Experience leading or shaping integrated, multi‑sector programmes in complex or resource‑constrained settings.
Proven ability to translate evidence into strategy, advocacy, and funding opportunities.
Strong track record in external representation, partnership development, and influencing.
Skilled at leading through influence in global, matrixed organisations.
A strategic, collaborative leader able to navigate complexity and drive alignment.
How to apply
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