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
At Plan International, we recognise the unique safety and security risks faced by our staff and associates working in complex and sometimes hostile environments. We are committed to proactively identifying and mitigating these risks, ensuring that security management is an enabler—not a barrier—to achieving our mission.
We are seeking a Head of Security Training Programmes to join our Global Safety and Security Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and delivery of security training courses, oversee the certification of trainers, and manage induction and development programmes for security managers. You will also support other training initiatives across our global operations.
A significant part of this role involves international travel to Plan International offices to deliver training and build capacity within local security functions. You will work closely with Regional and Country Management Teams, providing expert guidance and promoting a positive, inclusive security culture aligned with our Security for All initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver security training courses and workshops globally.
- Develop complex and technical training materials (e.g., first aid, trauma response, crisis management).
- Certify trainers and manage induction programmes for security managers.
- Support regional and country teams in strengthening local security capabilities.
- Promote inclusive and intersectional approaches to security risk management.
- Encourage incident reporting and ensure lessons learned are integrated into future operations.
About You
- Skilled in developing and providing technical training content.
- Deep understanding of security risk management and assessment.
- Experience working in high-risk environments, including conflict-affected areas.
- Background in international NGOs and leading diverse, remote teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships under pressure.
- Confident in challenging constructively at all levels.
- Highly organised, able to prioritise and deliver under pressure.
- Proficient in standard IT tools (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- Fluent in written and spoken English, with French or Spanish being desirable.
Please follow this link for a full role profile; Head of Security Training Programmes_July2025.docx
Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
How to apply
To apply directly to the vacancy, please click on the following link: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/52476/
Location: This can be flexible where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live. This role requires up to 50% travel to provide training.
Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract available as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions.
Reports to: Director of Safety & Security
Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here.
Internal – Level 18. Please note that employment terms will be as per the standard terms and conditions in the country where you are based. Please note this is not an international/expat role.
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th August 2025 (UK Midnight)
*Applicable locations include: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
