Plan International is recruiting for a Communications and Media Manager: Apply Now
Closing Date: 2 July 2025
Plan International is recruiting for a Communications and Media Manager: Apply Now
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International believes in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, Plan International strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. Plan International support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. Plan International drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
The Opportunity
As a Communications and Media Manager, you will lead the strategic communications and media efforts of Plan International’s EU Office, driving visibility and influence across key EU audiences. Sitting at the intersection of advocacy, policy, and programming, the Communications and Media Manager role is central to positioning Plan International as a credible and impactful voice on children’s rights and gender equality. Working closely with the Influencing, Partnerships, and Management Teams, you will craft and deliver cohesive messaging that strengthens our profile and supports our mission within the EU context
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience in communications and media roles, with a strong track record of successful media engagement and placements, particularly in the EU media landscape
- Expertise in social media management, including live coverage, content creation, platform algorithms, and creative asset development
- Strong understanding of EU institutions and policy, especially EU humanitarian aid, development, and international cooperation frameworks related to child rights and gender equality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences; additional languages are an asset
- Experience working in international and multicultural environments, with strong intercultural communication skills
- Understanding of online communication strategies to boost awareness and campaign engagement
- Knowledge of GDPR, privacy regulations, and data management best practices
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills to build and maintain relationships across teams and stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in social media management, including platform algorithms, content creation, and creative asset development.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), with a strong preference for WordPress.
- Understanding of the principles behind online communication, and its potential to deliver increased awareness of Plan International and its campaigns.
- Ability to find creative solutions to communications challenges.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to translate technical and complex concepts into clear, engaging messages that resonate with audiences and help drive change in alignment with Plan’s mission.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in digital tools and platforms relevant to communications and media work.
- Commitment to Plan International’s values, vision, and mission.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Creates an atmosphere of can-do and positive thinking.
- Creates opportunities for cross-functional team working.
- Flexible and solution oriented.
- Comfortable working in a multicultural setting and engaging with diverse perspectives.
Desirable
- Graduate degree or previous experience in a relevant field (political science, international development, humanitarian aid, children’s rights, etc.).
- Willingness to travel occasionally, as required.
- Languages: French
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