{"id":100585,"date":"2026-07-11T08:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/policy-positioning-lead\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:33:09","slug":"policy-positioning-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/policy-positioning-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy &#038; Positioning Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Policy & Positioning Lead\", \"description\": \"Role Purpose\\nThe Policy & Positioning Lead provides strategic support to the Executive Director of Global Affairs to strengthen and elevate Plan\u2019s organisational voice through high\u2011quality policy positioning, strategic communications, and compelling external products. It ensures that Plan\u2019s flagship initiatives, evidence, and impact are consistently articulated, packaged, and communicated across the organisation and externally to build recognition of the impact on girls of Plan\u2019s work and expand partnerships and investments in girls programming. This position is attuned to developments within the sector and helps position the externally facing communications material to current and potential partners including institutional, academic, governments, donors and foundations.\\nThe role translates complex internal analysis, data, and intelligence into powerful, accessible narratives\u2014supporting speeches, proposals, opinion pieces, and communications that influence priority stakeholders and position Plan as a leader in the sector.\\nThis role reports to the Executive Director of Global Affairs, with close interactions with the Office of the CEO OCEO. The Global Affairs department has multiple teams that together provide strategic guidance and high-level coordination to strengthen external communications and alignment across Plan International. It contributes to advancing Plan\u2019s global strategy by ensuring effective external communication and engagement, particularly during times of change. Aligned with the \u2018One Plan\u2019 approach, the Global Affairs department fosters transparent and inclusive messaging, amplifies diverse leadership voices, and supports integration of local insights into global messaging and action.\\nDimensions of the Role\\nOrganisational influence: Works across the Global Affairs department including External Communications, engaging with programme teams, the Office of the CEO, regional hubs, and country offices to enhance Plan\u2019s global positioning.\\nScope of work:\u00a0Leads on\u00a0packaging\u00a0major flagship initiatives\u00a0for\u00a0organisational positioning, business cases, and external engagement strategies.\u00a0Supports\u00a0leadership\u2019s\u00a0relationships with\u00a0external stakeholders\u00a0to\u00a0facilitate\u00a0critical collaborations and opportunities.\\nOutputs used by:\u00a0CEO, executive leaders\u00a0including\u00a0Executive\u00a0Director of\u00a0Global Affairs, regional offices ROs, country offices COs, and national organisations NOs.\\nCross-functional coordination:\u00a0Aligns with external communications for profile-raising while ensuring programmatic and policy substance is reflected in strategic messaging.\\nGeographical reach:\u00a0Global \u2013\u00a0drawing from country-level impact, regional intelligence, and global analysis\u00a0for technical impact narratives.\\nInternally:\u00a0Represent\u00a0Global Affairs\u00a0in various internal networks\u00a0when needed.\\nAccountabilities\\nStrategic Positioning & Policy Packaging\\nDevelop unified, high-level positioning for Plan\u2019s flagship initiatives and priority areas.\\nProduce powerful and compelling\u00a0narrative and\u00a0statements on Plan\u2019s impact and value proposition.\\nCreate polished packaging for business cases, proposals, and strategic briefs for external audiences e.g., donors, multilaterals, partners.\\nCoordinate\u00a0leadership\u00a0messaging for high-profile events, conferences, and strategic engagements in partnership with key internal technical\u00a0expertise.\\nSource\u00a0timely\u00a0geopolitical and sector insights\u00a0from technical experts across the organisation\u00a0to ensure the\u00a0Plan\u00a0is well\u00a0positioned and prepared\u00a0for external engagements.\\nEvidence Translation & Thought Leadership\\nTranslate complex programmatic evidence, data, and internal intelligence into clear narratives and policy-ready content.\\nCompile problem\/solution sets\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0how Plan adds value and contributes to transformational change.\\nEnsure coherence and consistency in messages shared across the organisation and externally.\\nLeadership Communications\\nLead, edit\u00a0and coordinate the development of\u00a0high-quality contextually attuned\u00a0speeches\u00a0for the CEO and senior executives\u00a0ensuring consistency, clarity, and impact in all communications.\\nDevelop op-eds, expert-driven arguments, and\u00a0other written materials\u00a0that reflect Plan\u2019s strategic priorities.\\nEnsure that\u00a0external\u00a0communications consistently integrate power-shifting narratives that centre youth perspectives and reflect\u00a0Plan\u2019s\u00a0purpose.\\nWork with communications colleagues to align speech opportunities with key external moments.\\nPositioning\u00a0Planning & Engagement Mapping\\nWith the\u00a0Executive\u00a0Director of Global Affairs and communications teams,\u00a0identify\u00a0upcoming opportunities for message amplification across venues, events, and platforms.\\nDevelop targeted communications plans for major research releases, flagship initiatives, and sector interventions.\\nIdentify\u00a0entry points for influence across thematic areas e.g., education, health, climate.\\nCross-Organisational Coordination\\nWork across teams to harvest high-quality insights, analysis, and impact stories from COs, ROs, and program team\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-09\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Plan International\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-21T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Plan International<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-21<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Role Purpose<br \/>The Policy &#038; Positioning Lead provides strategic support to the Executive Director of Global Affairs to strengthen and elevate Plan\u2019s organisational voice through high\u2011quality policy positioning, strategic communications, and compelling external products. It ensures that Plan\u2019s flagship initiatives, evidence, and impact are consistently articulated, packaged, and communicated across the organisation and externally to build recognition of the impact on girls of Plan\u2019s work and expand partnerships and investments in girls programming. This position is attuned to developments within the sector and helps position the externally facing communications material to current and potential partners including institutional, academic, governments, donors and foundations.<br \/>The role translates complex internal analysis, data, and intelligence into powerful, accessible narratives\u2014supporting speeches, proposals, opinion pieces, and communications that influence priority stakeholders and position Plan as a leader in the sector.<br \/>This role reports to the Executive Director of Global Affairs, with close interactions with the Office of the CEO OCEO. The Global Affairs department has multiple teams that together provide strategic guidance and high-level coordination to strengthen external communications and alignment across Plan International. It contributes to advancing Plan\u2019s global strategy by ensuring effective external communication and engagement, particularly during times of change. Aligned with the \u2018One Plan\u2019 approach, the Global Affairs department fosters transparent and inclusive messaging, amplifies diverse leadership voices, and supports integration of local insights into global messaging and action.<br \/>Dimensions of the Role<br \/>Organisational influence: Works across the Global Affairs department including External Communications, engaging with programme teams, the Office of the CEO, regional hubs, and country offices to enhance Plan\u2019s global positioning.<br \/>Scope of work:\u00a0Leads on\u00a0packaging\u00a0major flagship initiatives\u00a0for\u00a0organisational positioning, business cases, and external engagement strategies.\u00a0Supports\u00a0leadership\u2019s\u00a0relationships with\u00a0external stakeholders\u00a0to\u00a0facilitate\u00a0critical collaborations and opportunities.<br \/>Outputs used by:\u00a0CEO, executive leaders\u00a0including\u00a0Executive\u00a0Director of\u00a0Global Affairs, regional offices ROs, country offices COs, and national organisations NOs.<br \/>Cross-functional coordination:\u00a0Aligns with external communications for profile-raising while ensuring programmatic and policy substance is reflected in strategic messaging.<br \/>Geographical reach:\u00a0Global \u2013\u00a0drawing from country-level impact, regional intelligence, and global analysis\u00a0for technical impact narratives.<br \/>Internally:\u00a0Represent\u00a0Global Affairs\u00a0in various internal networks\u00a0when needed.<br \/>Accountabilities<br \/>Strategic Positioning &#038; Policy Packaging<br \/>Develop unified, high-level positioning for Plan\u2019s flagship initiatives and priority areas.<br \/>Produce powerful and compelling\u00a0narrative and\u00a0statements on Plan\u2019s impact and value proposition.<br \/>Create polished packaging for business cases, proposals, and strategic briefs for external audiences e.g., donors, multilaterals, partners.<br \/>Coordinate\u00a0leadership\u00a0messaging for high-profile events, conferences, and strategic engagements in partnership with key internal technical\u00a0expertise.<br \/>Source\u00a0timely\u00a0geopolitical and sector insights\u00a0from technical experts across the organisation\u00a0to ensure the\u00a0Plan\u00a0is well\u00a0positioned and prepared\u00a0for external engagements.<br \/>Evidence Translation &#038; Thought Leadership<br \/>Translate complex programmatic evidence, data, and internal intelligence into clear narratives and policy-ready content.<br \/>Compile problem\/solution sets\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0how Plan adds value and contributes to transformational change.<br \/>Ensure coherence and consistency in messages shared across the organisation and externally.<br \/>Leadership Communications<br \/>Lead, edit\u00a0and coordinate the development of\u00a0high-quality contextually attuned\u00a0speeches\u00a0for the CEO and senior executives\u00a0ensuring consistency, clarity, and impact in all communications.<br \/>Develop op-eds, expert-driven arguments, and\u00a0other written materials\u00a0that reflect Plan\u2019s strategic priorities.<br \/>Ensure that\u00a0external\u00a0communications consistently integrate power-shifting narratives that centre youth perspectives and reflect\u00a0Plan\u2019s\u00a0purpose.<br \/>Work with communications colleagues to align speech opportunities with key external moments.<br \/>Positioning\u00a0Planning &#038; Engagement Mapping<br \/>With the\u00a0Executive\u00a0Director of Global Affairs and communications teams,\u00a0identify\u00a0upcoming opportunities for message amplification across venues, events, and platforms.<br \/>Develop targeted communications plans for major research releases, flagship initiatives, and sector interventions.<br \/>Identify\u00a0entry points for influence across thematic areas e.g., education, health, climate.<br \/>Cross-Organisational Coordination<br \/>Work across teams to harvest high-quality insights, analysis, and impact stories from COs, ROs, and program teams.<br \/>Ensure external packs and messaging are accessible and usable by COs, ROs, and NOs to\u00a0maintain\u00a0one organisational voice.<br \/>Support internal alignment between strategic communications and programmatic evidence.<br \/>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring responsiveness to evolving organisational needs.<br \/>Technical expertise, skills and knowledge required<br \/>Essential<br \/>Significant experience in strategic communications, policy positioning, and influencing in external forums with a focus on international development.<br \/>Experience developing\u00a0positioning\u00a0plans linked to major initiatives, research releases, or organisational\u00a0strategic\u00a0priorities.<br \/>Demonstrated ability to translate complex programmatic evidence, research, and internal analysis into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences.<br \/>Proven experience drafting high\u2011quality speeches, op\u2011eds, policy briefs, and strategic positioning materials for senior leaders.<br \/>Strong\u00a0track record\u00a0of working cross\u2011functionally with programme teams, communications functions, and senior leadership\u00a0supporting organisational messaging.<br \/>Experience working in a global, complex organizational environment, with a strong understanding of stakeholder management.<br \/>Knowledge of geopolitical and sector trends,\u00a0experience in strategic analysis and\u00a0positioning against\u00a0trends,\u00a0with\u00a0the ability to\u00a0provide\u00a0informed insights for external\u00a0narrative,\u00a0communication\u00a0and\u00a0engagements.<br \/>Knowledge of and experience in the development and humanitarian sector,\u00a0both\u00a0the donor community and programming.<br \/>Experience producing content tailored for donors, multilaterals, or sector\u2011wide engagement e.g., investment cases, flagship initiative positioning.<br \/>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<br \/>Desirable<br \/>Experience working with or within international NGOs, multilateral institutions, or global development organisations.<br \/>Experience in global governance, advocacy, or external relations.\u200b<br \/>Familiarity with thematic areas such as girls\u2019 rights, education, health, or climate change.<br \/>Formal training or qualifications in communications, public policy, international relations, or related fields.<br \/>Understanding of feminist leadership principles and anti-racism approaches.\u200b<br \/>Additional\u00a0language skills, particularly French and\/or Spanish<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Plan International on jobs.plan-international.org to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1273810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-21 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Plan International Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-21 Job Description Role PurposeThe Policy &#038; Positioning Lead provides strategic support to the Executive Director of Global Affairs to strengthen and elevate Plan\u2019s organisational voice through high\u2011quality policy positioning, strategic communications, and compelling external products. 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