Head of the International Cooperation Division

Plan International is an independent organisation for development cooperation and humanitarian aid. Our goal is for girls and boys worldwide to have equal rights and opportunities and to actively shape their future. To achieve this, we implement efficient and transparent projects for sustainable community development in our partner countries and respond swiftly to emergencies and disasters that threaten children's lives. In over 75 countries, we work hand in hand with children, youth, supporters, and partners of all genders to achieve our global goals. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals strengthen our commitment. Plan is committed to safeguarding.

• Implementing and further developing the division’s strategic goals; align operational tasks
  with these goals, promote cross-divisional collaboration and foster the integration of
  program activities across divisions
• Provide technical oversight, coordinate and prioritize tasks, and design efficient
  processes — particularly through the use of AI — while ensuring adherence to work
  standards
• Represent the organization’s values in daily decisions and behavior, and comply with
  legal and organizational requirements
• Identify requirements for alternative financing instruments and innovative approaches to
  funding programme work (results-based financing, commercial contracts), as well as new
  forms and creative ideas for cooperation with the private sector
• Further developing and implementing of the international cooperation strategy in
  alignment with the objectives of Plan International Germany and the International Plan
  Federation
• Shaping international cooperation by participating in and representing the organization’s
  interests on relevant committees (Global Programme Network, NO-PD, and Plan EU
  Board)
• Building and maintaining internal and external networks as well as donor relationships
• Ensuring the implementation of relevant global policies
• Clearly structure and communicate change processes and provide guidance
• Close collaboration with the CEO in the international federation
• Leading the IZ-Management-Team (some team members are based in our Berlin office),
  the Division Office and overseeing HR planning, decisions, and initiatives in close
  collaboration with People & Culture

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or equivalent degree in business administration, economics, political
  science, development/humanitarian aid, law, or a related field
• Very good knowledge of international humanitarian standards, project quality standards
  or profound experience in the international cooperations sector
• A strong business mindset
• Sensitivity for increasing compliance requirements
• Several years of experience in a leadership role, ideally in international programs or
  project teams, or comparable experience in international contexts
• Excellent experience and competencies in implementing complex programs & projects,
  as well as an affinity for AI & technology (strengthening the use of AI across all processes)
• Proven knowledge and experience in targeted planning, financing, management,
  coordinating and monitoring diverse international programs, as well as in ensuring that
  projects and programs comply with global policies and standards
• Good knowledge of analyzing program data and reports to optimize strategic decisions
• Proven knowledge and understanding of a responsible management of the division’s
  budget and revenue planning to ensure the sustainable use of resources
• Expertise in child protection, SRHR, youth employment, participation, gender equality,
  and/or accountability to support informed program development
• Excellent interpersonal skills involving listening to, interacting with, and communicating
  clearly with people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, and senior-level internal
  and external partners, with a high degree of professionalism and pro-activity

• A flexible working hours model and up to 12 days of mobile work per month
• 30 vacation days based on a 5-day work week
• A subsidy for the “Deutschlandticket”, the company pension plan, and the in-house
  canteen/cafeteria (in Hamburg)
• A company laptop and a subsidy for home office equipment and JobBike
• Exciting responsibilities and a modern, dynamic working environment