Policy & Advocacy Adviser - World Bank

Plan International; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A global children's charity is seeking a part-time role focused on advocacy and policy to influence World Bank practices related to gender equality and girls' rights. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of development finance, exceptional analytical skills, and significant advocacy experience. This position requires a commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and children's rights, with some travel expected.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current aid and development finance issues.
• Significant experience in advocacy.
• Ability to work independently and solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop credible policy positions on gender equality and girls' rights.
• Design impactful advocacy strategies.
• Liaise with colleagues across Plan International and partner organizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy experience

Knowledge of World Bank policies

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

You will work closely with our international programmes team and policy and advocacy team, as well as colleagues in Plan offices around the world. The role will involve international travel several times a year to support engagement with World Bank stakeholders.

You will be solutions-oriented with an ability to work independently. You will be committed to Plan International UK's positions and approach on promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion and anti-racism and integrating this into our work.

As a part-time role this will suit someone looking to balance this role with other professional or personal responsibilities.

We aim to provide an inclusive, friendly and supportive environment, where our values and purpose are at the heart of everything we do.

Location and eligibility

Please note that this is a UK-based role and we are unable to offer international contracts.

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 12 October 2025. Interviews will take place on Friday 24 October 2025.

Safeguarding and recruitment

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Organisation and inclusion

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Plan International UK is a global children's charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future. We bring people together to protect children's rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won't stop until we are all equal.

In a fast-changing global context, Plan International is seeking to build its ability to strategically influence World Bank policy and practice on issues relevant to furthering gender equality and girls' rights. This new role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of this work, liaising with colleagues across the Plan International family and partner organisations to develop credible policy positions, design an impactful advocacy strategy and deliver meaningful dialogue and engagement.

Responsibilities and qualifications

You will bring your knowledge and understanding of World Bank policy and practice and wider current aid and development finance issues, along with strong analytical skills and significant advocacy experience. You will enjoy identifying opportunities to advocate for change and working with multiple stakeholders to create impact.