Director of External Communications

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🕒 June 28

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Plan International

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5001 - 10000 employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📚 Education

Consulting • Healthcare • Education

Plan International is a global organization dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls. Operating in over 80 countries, it focuses on providing inclusive, quality education, youth empowerment, protection from violence, and addressing sexual health and rights. Plan International works to support children and communities in emergencies, fostering a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

📋 Description

• Provide global strategic leadership for the organisation’s external communications • Lead and develop two direct reports and their teams (totaling around 12 members) • Build and maintain strong relationships with communications colleagues across Plan International’s entities • Drive ethical and powerful storytelling that reflects Plan International’s core values • Oversee the creation and implementation of digital and social media campaigns • Champion the organisation's brand strategy • Lead timely and effective communications responses to global events and emergencies • Provide expert guidance on reputational risk management • Drive innovation by integrating emerging communication technologies • Ensure ongoing publication of high-quality reports and reviews

🎯 Requirements

• Extensive experience leading communications teams within complex international environments with a proven track record of success in brand management and strategic communications • Deep knowledge of international affairs, particularly issues affecting children and youth • Exceptional leadership and management skills, with demonstrated ability to inspire and develop diverse teams • Strong expertise in media relations, digital communications, and public relations strategies • Proven ability to lead and manage reputation and crisis communications • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Commitment to Plan International’s mission and values, with a personal dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding principles • Language skills: English is essential; proficiency in French or Spanish is highly desirable

🏖️ Benefits

• Unique opportunity to lead communications for a globally recognised and respected organisation • Working alongside passionate, skilled professionals • Environment that values innovation, integrity, collaboration, and impact