Plan International is looking for Business Development Officer – Woking, UK
The Organisation :
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The Opportunity :
The Global Influencing and Partnerships (GIP) Department is responsible for Plan International’s external relations, communications, policy and advocacy functions. Within this department, the Global Partnerships Team (GPT) is the unit responsible for leading and supporting the cultivation, building and nurturing of strategic relationships and alliances with a wide range of stakeholders including private sector, foundations & trusts, the United Nations, international financing institutions, multi-stakeholder coalitions, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and academia. We are looking for an individual with partnership development experience to assist with the expansion of Plan’s global partnerships portfolio to include relationships with a range of multilateral agencies and Civil Society Organisations.
The Person :
You will be responsible for helping to maximise opportunities to advance both programmatic and advocacy collaborations that contribute to Plan International’s mission and purpose, as well as completing a range of duties to support business development efforts across the Global Partnerships team. With an eye for detail, you will be conducting research around relevant partners, global alliances, coalitions and multi-sectoral initiatives to strengthen our position as a leading girls’ rights’ organisation. You will then confidently communicate these findings to senior members of the team. Maintaining effective relationships with colleagues and external partners will be crucial so as to convene cross-organisational meetings and workshops.
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Location: Global Hub, Woking (25 minute train from London Waterloo)
Type of Role: 12 month fixed term contract
Reports to: Head of Business Development
Grade: 3
Salary: £30,734 – £36,000 (depending on experience)
Closing date: 19th July 2019. Please note that we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and may start shortlisting before this date.
Interview dates: First round (via Skype): 24th July. Second round (in house): week commencing 28th July
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation 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.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.