Plan International est une organisation indépendante de développement et d’aide humanitaire qui fait progresser les droits des enfants et l’égalité des filles.
Nous croyons au pouvoir et au potentiel de chaque enfant. Mais cela est souvent influencé par la pauvreté, la violence, l’exclusion et la discrimination. Et ce sont les filles qui sont les plus touchées.
En travaillant avec les enfants, les jeunes, nos sympathisants et nos partenaires, nous luttons pour un monde juste, s’attaquant aux causes profondes des défis auxquels sont confrontées les filles et tous les enfants vulnérables.
Nous soutenons les droits de l’enfant depuis la naissance jusqu’à l’âge adulte. Et nous permettons aux enfants de se préparer et de réagir aux crises et à l’adversité. Nous pilotons les changements de pratiques et de politiques aux niveaux local, national et mondial en utilisant notre portée, notre expérience et nos connaissances.
Nous construisons de puissants partenariats pour les enfants depuis plus de 80 ans et sommes maintenant actifs dans plus de 70 pays.
Dimensions of the Role
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Lead the implementation of the advocacy, influencing country strategy plans and activities to promote the concepts and practices of communications and media advocacy
Lead joint communication campaigns with WARO, IH, and NOs.
Lead external public relations strategies to raise Plan’s profile raise organizational credibility and to support country advocacy campaigns; strategically positions Plan in the country through activities focused on information, education and networking, the publication of case studies, media campaigns and organized field visits.
Provide technical support and capacity building to the country communications staff to establish strong external and internal communication functions
Coordinate the annual budgeting and operational activities of the communications unit
Accountabilities
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Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Lead, facilitate & coordinate the implementation of the advocacy, influencing country strategy plans and activities to promote the concepts and practices of communications and media advocacy
Lead joint communication campaigns with WARO, IH, and NOs.
Lead external public relations strategies to raise Plan’s profile raise organizational credibility and to support country advocacy campaigns; strategically positions Plan in the country through activities focused on information, education and networking, the publication of case studies, media campaigns and organized field visits.
Provide technical support and capacity building to the country communications staff to establish strong external and internal communication functions
Coordinate the annual budgeting and operational activities of the communications unit
Accountable standards of effectiveness and efficiency in the achievement of strong country capacity in the area of communication & public relations
Consistency with Plans Global Identity and Brand
Effective use of local internet publishing and web-site
Well developed and maintained strategic partnerships with Regional and global actors working in communications and PR.
Facilitate the creation of a strong professional image of Plan amongst external national media
Production and dissemination of country programme publications and communications products
Coordination of marketing initiatives including product development in partnership with WARO, IH, NOs, the Country office team and Pus
Coordinate the rollout and implementation of corporate and region-wide initiatives on communications and PR
Adherence to Plan’s Child Protection Policy and related procedures in all aspects of work
Identify, coordinate, develop, and lead the Country Communications strategy in line with the Global CS
Position Plan in the Country as the leading international children’s NGO for issues related to children and development
Identify strategic issues for the country to publicly engage in
Provide strategic advice to the Country Office Management Team, the Country Director and all Directors on communication issues.
Build the Region’s communications capabilities
Liaise with the Global Communications team, and coordinate National Office requests and visits
Ensure compliance with communications processes and procedures
Manage the design, development and implementation of media campaigns and material
Manage the provision of regular press releases, press conferences, and proactive and reactive commentary
Identify and cultivate a network of national, international and regional media contacts
Support the Global Advocacy Campaign and global communications team
Establish strong links with peer organizations, governments, corporate, and academia
Provide emergency communications support, advice, and timely updates to the global organization in conjunction with WARO/IH
Devise and develop issues management guidelines in conjunction with IH
Guide CO in creating and integrating communications and PR strategies in the country strategic plan
Communications support to country office events and national initiatives
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
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Essential
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Conceptual and strategic thinking
Strong team working stills
Negotiation and influencing skills
Diplomatic skills
Capacity to plan and prioritize
Ability to effectively use technology and follow organizational procedures
Ability for team work, developing and giving/ receiving feedback to/ from the area in charge
Ability to train and work with others in multicultural teams
Excellent oral and written communication, presentation.
Proven and relevant knowledge of communication in the region and international media networks
Dynamic, and self-motivated manager with proven networking and journalist abilities and a commitment to child rights and social justice
Attention to detail
Ability to represent Plan International to journalists and external institution
Training skills desirable
A commitment to diversity issues, gender equity, equal opportunities and capacity building
Desirable
Provides strategic vision and direction
Promote high performance, innovation and learning
Coaches and leads others and actively develops own team
Behaves consistently in approach to work and decision making
Is able to work through influencing instead of directing
Is flexible and committed to customer service
Capacity to use text, image and video edition softwares
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
Physical Environment
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Level of contact with children
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Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction
Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children
High level: Frequent interaction with children
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