Head of Global Media and Public Relations

• Lead and deliver a global media strategy that strengthens Plan International’s visibility, credibility and influence on girls’ rights and humanitarian issues.
• Manage the organisation’s global approach to reputation risk, issues management and crisis communications across diverse and high-risk contexts.
• Coordinate global media engagement during major emergencies and humanitarian responses to aid fundraising appeals.
• Drive strong, aligned media engagement across the organisation and build trusted relationships with media teams worldwide.

This role amplifies Plan International’s voice on girls’ rights and humanitarian issues, shaping public and policy conversations to drive positive change for children and girls worldwide.

• Significant experience leading global media relations, securing coverage across international and mass media.
• Proven ability to design and deliver integrated global communications strategies.
• Strong track record in crisis communications, including major emergencies and field deployment.
• Experience advising senior leaders on high-profile, sensitive issues and working across diverse and high-risk contexts, particularly in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Competitive compensation and benefits package. Opportunity to lead global media strategy for a leading children's rights organisation. Work in a diverse, multicultural environment with a mission-driven team.

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls, working in over 80 countries for more than 85 years.