Lead - Ending Child Marriage

Overview

This global leadership role will drive Plan International's flagship initiative focused on ending child marriage and advancing adolescent girls' rights, wellbeing, and agency. The purpose is to tackle critical gender equality challenges by addressing root causes and strengthening the organization's leadership position.

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

Required Experience

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.

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