Global Inclusion Specialist

Plan International is an international development and humanitarian organization founded over 75 years ago. Its mission is to promote and protect the rights of children, originally providing aid to children affected by the Spanish Civil War. The organization works to advance children's rights and equality for girls.

This role involves supporting the implementation of Plan International's Global Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy and Gender Transformative Approach. The specialist will ensure inclusion and intersectionality are consistently integrated across programs and influencing work. They will collaborate with technical specialists, program teams, networks, and partners across the Federation, offering expert advice, promoting learning, and strengthening inclusive approaches to uphold girls' rights and gender equality. Additionally, the role supports and coordinates global networks focused on gender equality, disability inclusion, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and intersectionality, aiming to enhance shared learning, collaboration, and impact throughout the organization.

1. Champion the integration of inclusion and intersectionality across Plan International's programs, influencing efforts, policies, and organizational priorities, ensuring gender equality, girls' rights, and inclusion are deeply embedded.
2. Provide technical leadership, advice, and practical guidance to country, regional, and global teams for designing, delivering, and monitoring inclusive, gender-transformative programs and influencing initiatives.
3. Support the development and application of tools, frameworks, standards, and approaches that enhance inclusion and enable teams to measure progress and impact effectively.
4. Contribute to program quality, organizational systems, and planning processes to ensure they align with Plan International's commitments to inclusion, diversity, equity, and gender justice.
5. Design and facilitate learning opportunities, training programs, communities of practice, and capacity-strengthening initiatives to build understanding of inclusion and intersectionality across the Federation.
6. Develop and disseminate guidance, resources, case studies, and learning materials, capturing and sharing best practices and lessons learned from across the organization.
7. Build the capacity of colleagues, partners, and internal facilitators to apply inclusive and intersectional approaches in their work.
8. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with civil society organizations, representative groups, networks, and movements focused on disability inclusion, LGBTQIA+ rights, anti-racism, gender equality, and broader social justice issues.
9. Collaborate with organizations led by or representing underrepresented communities to strengthen participation, influence, and learning.
10. Represent Plan International in external forums, technical networks, and sector discussions, sharing evidence, insights, and good practices on inclusion and intersectionality.
11. Provide expert advice and support across various organizational functions, including programs, research, communications, and fundraising.
12. Produce briefing papers, thought leadership content, key messages, and case studies that promote and demonstrate Plan International's commitment to inclusion and gender equality.
13. Support organizational initiatives related to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contribute to strengthening systems, partnerships, and ways of working that advance inclusion across the Federation.

1. A Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc/HND) is required.
2. Significant experience in advancing inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, equity, and social justice within international development, humanitarian, or related sectors.
3. Strong expertise in disability inclusion, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, anti-racism, and gender-transformative approaches.
4. Knowledge of international frameworks related to child rights, girls' rights, gender equality, and inclusion.
5. Understanding of the drivers of social change, power dynamics, inequality, and exclusion.
6. Experience conducting gender, social exclusion, and intersectional analysis, and applying findings to program design, implementation, and influencing strategies.
7. Strong experience working with civil society organizations, social movements, representative groups, and community-led organizations.
8. Experience building and managing partnerships that strengthen inclusion and amplify underrepresented voices.
9. Excellent facilitation, training, and capacity-building skills, with the ability to create engaging learning experiences.
10. Strong relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder management skills in diverse, cross-cultural environments.
11. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical, and accessible guidance for various audiences.
12. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive meaningful change.
13. Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and build consensus with colleagues and partners at all organizational levels.
14. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to represent organizational priorities internally and externally.
15. Experience conducting evidence-based research using feminist, participatory, or inclusive methodologies is desirable.
16. Practical experience in activism, advocacy, or social mobilization would be an advantage.
17. Lived experience of non-dominant identities and communities is welcomed and valued.
18. Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in French and/or Spanish would be an advantage.