{"id":99428,"date":"2026-06-27T12:25:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/lead-ending-child-marriage\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T12:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:25:42","slug":"lead-ending-child-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/lead-ending-child-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead &#8211; Ending Child Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Lead - Ending Child Marriage\", \"description\": \"Role Purpose\\nHelp shape a world where every girl can decide her own future.\\nPlan International is looking for a strategic and influential leader to drive our global flagship focused on ending child marriage and advancing adolescent girls\u2019 rights, wellbeing, and agency.\\nThis is a unique global leadership role at the forefront of tackling one of the world\u2019s most critical gender equality challenges. You will define and lead an ambitious, evidence-based approach that addresses the root causes of child marriage \u2013 including harmful gender norms, poverty, gender-based violence, and limited access to education, health and economic opportunities.\\nYou\u2019ll work across a global network to align teams, influence partners and donors, and strengthen Plan International\u2019s position as a leader in protecting girls\u2019 futures across both development and humanitarian contexts.\\nWhat you\u2019ll do\\nSet and drive the global vision, strategy, and ambition for the flagship\\nLead resource mobilisation and build strong donor and partner relationships\\nProvide thought leadership and external representation on child marriage and girls\u2019 rights\\nShape compelling global narratives, advocacy, and positioning\\nEnsure integrated, girl-centred programming across protection, SRHR, education, GBV prevention, and economic empowerment\\nWork across a matrixed organisation to align global, regional, and country teams\\nChampion the use of evidence, learning, and innovation to maximise impact\\nAbout you\\nDeep expertise in child marriage, adolescent girls\u2019 rights, and gender equality\\nStrong understanding of the root causes and consequences of child marriage across diverse contexts\\nStrong understanding of youth-led approaches, Gender & Inclusion, and how these are embedded in programme design and narratives\\nExperience leading or shaping integrated, multi-sector programmes in complex or resource-constrained settings\\nProven ability to translate evidence into strategy, advocacy, and funding opportunities\\nStrong track record in external representation, partnership development, and influencing\\nSkilled at leading through influence in global, matrixed organisations\\nA strategic, collaborative leader who can navigate complexity and drive alignment\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-27\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Plan International\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-11T23:59:59\", \"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> 2026-07-11<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Role Purpose<br \/>Help shape a world where every girl can decide her own future.<br \/>Plan International is looking for a strategic and influential leader to drive our global flagship focused on ending child marriage and advancing adolescent girls\u2019 rights, wellbeing, and agency.<br \/>This is a unique global leadership role at the forefront of tackling one of the world\u2019s most critical gender equality challenges. You will define and lead an ambitious, evidence-based approach that addresses the root causes of child marriage \u2013 including harmful gender norms, poverty, gender-based violence, and limited access to education, health and economic opportunities.<br \/>You\u2019ll work across a global network to align teams, influence partners and donors, and strengthen Plan International\u2019s position as a leader in protecting girls\u2019 futures across both development and humanitarian contexts.<br \/>What you\u2019ll do<br \/>Set and drive the global vision, strategy, and ambition for the flagship<br \/>Lead resource mobilisation and build strong donor and partner relationships<br \/>Provide thought leadership and external representation on child marriage and girls\u2019 rights<br \/>Shape compelling global narratives, advocacy, and positioning<br \/>Ensure integrated, girl-centred programming across protection, SRHR, education, GBV prevention, and economic empowerment<br \/>Work across a matrixed organisation to align global, regional, and country teams<br \/>Champion the use of evidence, learning, and innovation to maximise impact<br \/>About you<br \/>Deep expertise in child marriage, adolescent girls\u2019 rights, and gender equality<br \/>Strong understanding of the root causes and consequences of child marriage across diverse contexts<br \/>Strong understanding of youth-led approaches, Gender &#038; Inclusion, and how these are embedded in programme design and narratives<br \/>Experience leading or shaping integrated, multi-sector programmes in complex or resource-constrained settings<br \/>Proven ability to translate evidence into strategy, advocacy, and funding opportunities<br \/>Strong track record in external representation, partnership development, and influencing<br \/>Skilled at leading through influence in global, matrixed organisations<br \/>A strategic, collaborative leader who can navigate complexity and drive alignment<\/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. 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