Global Humanitarian Strategy & Impact Director

Plan International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan International seeks an exceptional humanitarian leader to shape and drive our global humanitarian ambition. The Global Humanitarian Director provides strategic leadership for Plan International's global humanitarian strategy, influence and operations, reporting to the Chief Impact Officer.

This role drives transformation, strengthens readiness and ensures high-quality programming at scale. You will lead a global team across regions and partners, foster collaborations with donors,

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, multi-country humanitarian programmes.
• Ability to translate strategy into organisational transformation.
• Proven track record in donor engagement and partnerships.
• Strong people leadership in internationally dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Plan International's global humanitarian strategy.
• Oversee readiness, capability and crisis response across regions.
• Ensure governance, safeguarding and risk management across operations.
• Build strategic partnerships and advance locally led humanitarian action.
• Represent Plan International with donors, governments and UN agencies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Donor engagement

crisis leadership

People management

Job description

Plan International seeks an exceptional humanitarian leader to shape and drive our global humanitarian ambition. The Global Humanitarian Director provides strategic leadership for Plan International's global humanitarian strategy, influence and operations, reporting to the Chief Impact Officer.

This role drives transformation, strengthens readiness and ensures high-quality programming at scale. You will lead a global team across regions and partners, foster collaborations with donors,