Plan International is recruiting a Policy, Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships Officer – Climate and Emerging Themes for its Global Hub. This is a location-flexible opportunity open to candidates who already have the legal right to live and work in any country where Plan International has an employing office, including Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, and more than 70 other countries. The permanent role focuses on advancing climate justice, girls’ rights, and sustainable livelihoods through global advocacy, strategic partnerships, and climate finance. Applications close on 28 August 2026. About Plan International Plan International is an independent humanitarian and development organization that has spent more than 85 years advancing children’s rights and gender equality. Operating in over 80 countries, the organization works with children, young people, governments, donors, and civil society partners to tackle poverty, exclusion, violence, and discrimination—particularly those affecting girls. Its Global Affairs team influences policy and mobilizes partnerships that strengthen education, economic empowerment, climate resilience, and social justice at local, national, and international levels. About the Role The Policy, Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships Officer will support Plan International’s ambition to become a globally recognized voice on climate justice and girls-centred sustainable development. Working within the Global Affairs Policy, Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships Team, the successful candidate will provide research, analytical, and coordination support to develop evidence-based advocacy initiatives, strengthen strategic partnerships, and expand investment in climate programmes that empower girls and vulnerable communities. Although the role has no direct line management responsibilities, it plays an important enabling role across global climate partnerships, advocacy campaigns, and funding initiatives. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will contribute to both strategic and operational priorities by: Researching bilateral, multilateral, and philanthropic climate funding opportunities. Supporting the development of partnership proposals, business cases, briefing papers, and donor presentations. Producing evidence-based advocacy materials focused on climate justice and sustainable livelihoods. Maintaining a comprehensive partnership pipeline, including partner engagement records and key funding timelines. Monitoring global trends in climate policy, development finance, and international funding landscapes. Preparing presentations, talking points, and conference materials for high-level external engagements. Collaborating with regional hubs, country offices, national organizations, and technical specialists across the organization. Providing surge support on cross-thematic advocacy and strategic partnership initiatives when required. The role bridges climate intelligence, policy analysis, partnership development, and organizational learning to ensure advocacy is grounded in robust evidence and country-level experience. Eligibility Criteria Plan International is seeking professionals with strong research, writing, and partnership development skills. Essential qualifications and experience include: Knowledge of climate change, sustainable livelihoods, and development finance. Understanding of international frameworks including the Paris Agreement, UNFCCC, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Strong analytical and policy research skills. Excellent writing skills for proposals, policy briefs, advocacy documents, and presentations. Ability to synthesize complex climate and funding information into practical recommendations. Experience coordinating projects, managing databases, and tracking multiple workstreams. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities. Desirable experience includes: Working within an INGO, multilateral agency, or research institution. Climate justice or climate finance programming. Gender equality and girls’ rights within climate and livelihood contexts. Partnership development and donor proposal writing. Eligible Locations This position is open in any country where Plan International has an employing office and where applicants already possess the legal right to work. Eligible countries include: Zimbabwe Zambia Kenya Uganda Tanzania Rwanda Ghana Nigeria Ethiopia Malawi South Africa (where applicable through Plan offices) United Kingdom United States Canada Australia Belgium Sweden Switzerland …and many other Plan International country offices worldwide. Why This Opportunity Stands Out This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global climate policy while advancing gender equality through one of the world’s leading international development organizations. Successful candidates will work directly on issues including climate finance, advocacy, sustainable livelihoods, and girls’ leadership, while collaborating with experts across multiple regions and influencing international partnerships. The flexible location model also allows professionals to remain based in an eligible country without relocating, provided they have existing work authorization. Application Deadline |Position | Policy, Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships Officer – Climate & Emerging Themes || — | — || Organization | Plan International || Location | Flexible (Global Hub – eligible countries) || Contract | Permanent or Fixed-Term (depending on employing office) || Closing Date | 28 August 2026, 23:59 UK time | How to Apply Interested applicants should prepare: An updated CV or résumé A tailored cover letter highlighting climate policy and partnership experience Evidence of research, proposal writing, or advocacy experience Confirmation of existing legal right to work in an eligible Plan International country Applications must be submitted before 28 August 2026 through Plan International’s official careers portal. 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