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Influencing and Advocacy Manager

Plan International Ethiopia

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Social Science

Social Science and Community

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7 years

1 Position

2025-06-13

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2025-06-23

Required Skills

advise on public relations

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Fields of study

Law

Journalism, media studies and communication

International Relations/Affairs

Political science

Full Time

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Job Description

The position holder will be responsible to provide support for Influencing & Communication Department and will play a critical role in shaping the organization's advocacy strategies and initiatives to influence policy and decision-makers at national and regional levels. This role is designed to advance Plan International's mission of promoting children's rights and equality for girls through targeted, evidence-based advocacy, strategic communication, and robust stakeholder engagement.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

  • Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

  • Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;

  • Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.

  • Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted

Job Requirements

  • Education: A BA/Master’s degree in Political Science & International Relations, Law, Development Studies, Communications, Social science or a related field. Advanced training in advocacy, public policy, or human rights is an asset.

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience

  • Experience in humanitarian context and preferably working within an international NGO or multilateral organization.

  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful advocacy strategies and campaigns at national or regional levels.

  • Strong experience in policy analysis, lobbying, and engaging with government officials, donors, and civil society.

  • Excellent strategic thinking and leadership skills, with the ability to develop and implement complex advocacy strategies.

  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality advocacy materials such as reports, policy briefs, campaign content, and statements in a clear and concise manner while meeting short deadlines.

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is June 22, 2025. Qualified candidates should submit their application with THIS LINK

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

  • Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.

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

Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org 

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization 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. 

Fields Of Study

Law

Journalism, media studies and communication

International Relations/Affairs

Political science

Skills Required

advise on public relations

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