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Full Time Chad Program/Project Management Print


The Organisation

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 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.

The Opportunity

Plan International Chad is one of Plan International’s newest and fastest-growing country programmes in West and Central Africa. Registered in 2021 and operational since 2023, the country office was established against the backdrop of the Sudan refugee crisis and has rapidly expanded its presence and impact. Today, Plan Chad delivers integrated humanitarian and development programmes across education in emergencies, child protection, nutrition, cash assistance, WASH, and sexual and reproductive health, helping children, young people and communities affected by displacement, crisis and inequality.

As Plan International continues to grow its programme and influencing footprint in Chad, we are seeking an experienced, strategic and values-driven Head of Mission to lead the next phase of our development.

The Head of Mission will provide overall leadership for Plan International’s humanitarian, development and advocacy portfolio in Chad, ensuring the organisation delivers high-quality, impactful and accountable programmes that advance children’s rights and gender equality, particularly for girls and the most vulnerable communities. They will be responsible for setting strategic direction, leading and developing a high-performing team, strengthening partnerships and securing sustainable funding to support ambitious programme growth.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong external representation with government authorities, donors, UN agencies, international and national NGOs, community organisations and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will drive Plan International’s positioning as a leading voice for children and girls in Chad while ensuring programmes remain relevant, evidence-based and responsive to emerging humanitarian and development needs.

The Head of Mission will oversee all aspects of country operations, including programme quality, financial stewardship, risk management, safety and security, safeguarding, people leadership and organisational effectiveness. They will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, accountability and continuous learning while ensuring robust emergency preparedness and the safe delivery of programmes in a complex operating environment.

We are looking for a proven senior leader with significant experience managing humanitarian and development programmes in fragile or conflict-affected contexts, preferably within West and Central Africa or the wider Sahel region. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in donor engagement, business development, partnership management and organisational growth, alongside demonstrated expertise in security and risk management, localisation and working through partners. Fluency in French and English is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a growing organisation at a pivotal moment, driving meaningful change for children, young people and communities across Chad.

As a member of the West and Central Africa Regional Leadership Team, the Head of Mission will contribute to regional strategy, collaboration and learning, helping to shape Plan International’s broader impact across the region.

Location: N’Dajamena, Chad

Type of Role: Two year fixed term contract. This is a global search and support with relocation is available as required.

Reports to: Director of Sub Region

Closing Date: Monday 28th September

How to apply

Please visit our website at https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/54950/ for further information and to apply for this role.

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Plan International

Plan International is an international organisation or development which works in 51 countries across Africa, the Americas, and Asia to promote the safeguarding of children.It is a nonprofit organisation and is one of the world's largest organisations based on children, it works in 58,000 communities with the help of volunteers to improve how 56 million children live. The charity also has 21 national organisations who have been given the responsibility to oversee the raising of funds and awareness in their individual countries.

The organisation puts an emphasis on communities working together in order to address the needs of children around the world. The NGO focuses on child participation, education, economic security, emergencies, health, protection, sexual health (including HIV), and water and sanitation. It provides training in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and has worked on relief efforts in countries including Haiti, Colombia and Japan.

Plan International also sponsors the Because I Am a Girl campaign, which has published many stories focusing on the struggle of young women in the developing world.

Plan International was founded during the Spanish Civil War by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and aid worker Eric Muggeridge. When they witnessed the conflict change the lives of children, they founded ‘Foster Parents Plan for Children in Spain’, which would later change its name to Plan International. Set up in 1937, the organisation provided food, shelter and clothing to children whose lives had been destroyed by the war.

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0 USD Chad CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Plan International The OrganisationPlan 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 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.The OpportunityPlan International Chad is one of Plan International’s newest and fastest-growing country programmes in West and Central Africa. Registered in 2021 and operational since 2023, the country office was established against the backdrop of the Sudan refugee crisis and has rapidly expanded its presence and impact. Today, Plan Chad delivers integrated humanitarian and development programmes across education in emergencies, child protection, nutrition, cash assistance, WASH, and sexual and reproductive health, helping children, young people and communities affected by displacement, crisis and inequality.As Plan International continues to grow its programme and influencing footprint in Chad, we are seeking an experienced, strategic and values-driven Head of Mission to lead the next phase of our development.The Head of Mission will provide overall leadership for Plan International’s humanitarian, development and advocacy portfolio in Chad, ensuring the organisation delivers high-quality, impactful and accountable programmes that advance children’s rights and gender equality, particularly for girls and the most vulnerable communities. They will be responsible for setting strategic direction, leading and developing a high-performing team, strengthening partnerships and securing sustainable funding to support ambitious programme growth.This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong external representation with government authorities, donors, UN agencies, international and national NGOs, community organisations and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will drive Plan International’s positioning as a leading voice for children and girls in Chad while ensuring programmes remain relevant, evidence-based and responsive to emerging humanitarian and development needs.The Head of Mission will oversee all aspects of country operations, including programme quality, financial stewardship, risk management, safety and security, safeguarding, people leadership and organisational effectiveness. They will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, accountability and continuous learning while ensuring robust emergency preparedness and the safe delivery of programmes in a complex operating environment.We are looking for a proven senior leader with significant experience managing humanitarian and development programmes in fragile or conflict-affected contexts, preferably within West and Central Africa or the wider Sahel region. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in donor engagement, business development, partnership management and organisational growth, alongside demonstrated expertise in security and risk management, localisation and working through partners. Fluency in French and English is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a growing organisation at a pivotal moment, driving meaningful change for children, young people and communities across Chad.As a member of the West and Central Africa Regional Leadership Team, the Head of Mission will contribute to regional strategy, collaboration and learning, helping to shape Plan International’s broader impact across the region.Location: N'Dajamena, ChadType of Role: Two year fixed term contract. This is a global search and support with relocation is available as required.Reports to: Director of Sub RegionClosing Date: Monday 28th September

How to apply

Please visit our website at https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/54950/ for further information and to apply for this role.
 2026-09-29

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