Regional Head of Influencing and Policy - Asia

The Organisation:

Plan International is evolving in response to shifts in international development and humanitarian response. We are doing this so we can continue to make a stand for children’s rights.

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.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Having identified girls as the most marginalised group, they will be our ongoing focus as we work towards helping 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive within their communities.

As we embark on this ambitious and exciting journey, we are recruiting for talent across the globe.

If you are passionate about advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, and if have a proven track-record of successfully working in senior Influencing positions within Asia, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Influencing and Policy manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the influencing, policy and communications team in the Asia Regional Office.

You will facilitate and lead the development and implementation of the regional Influencing strategy based on the Global policy, guideline and global priorities (though may have a focus specific to the Asia region).

In addition, you will support the countries to develop a quality influencing strategy for delivering Plan International’s strategic ambitions.

As Influencing and Policy Manager, you will work in close collaboration with two of the Sub-regional Directors who are accountable for overall performance and results. The post holder will also work in close collaboration with country Senior Management teams, the IH influencing and partnership team, and National offices.

Do you have what it takes?

In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will require proven Senior leadership and management experience on influencing and policy, preferably in an INGO environment.

Influencing, policy, campaigns, communications and relationship building experience in a development organisation, including significant experience in developing countries.

Experience of working with a wide range of donors, networks, government authorities, regional bodies and other stakeholders.

A Master degree or equivalent experience in human rights, political science, international development, communication or any other specific field relevant to Plan’s work.

Fluency in written and spoken English

Behaviours (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

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.

Type of Role: 3 year assignment

Location: Bangkok Regional Office - Frequent travel to the countries being managed and other countries that require special support and networking.

Salary: Circa $70,000.00 per annum plus benefits

Reports to: Regional Director

Closing Date: Sunday 10th December 2017

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

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. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

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