Director of External Communications
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Director of External Communications leading global strategic communications for Plan International, enhancing visibility and reputation while promoting girls' rights and advocacy.
Responsibilities:
- 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
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