Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.

Plan International purpose statement “We strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls”.

We engage people and partners to:

• Empower children, young people and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion and vulnerability
• Drive change in practice and policy at local, national and global levels through our reach, experience and knowledge of the realities children face
• Work with children and communities to prepare for and respond to crises and overcome adversity 
• Support the safe and successful progression of children from birth to adulthood

Plan International started working in Sudan in 1977 and has a presence in four states out of 18 states, mainly (Kassala state, White Nile State, North Kordofan State and Darfur State) and implemented its program via a Child Cantered Community Development (CCCD) approach, focusing on child rights.

Purpose of the Position:

Under the supervision of Influencing and Gender HoD the Communications Specialist will support and lead the implementation of the Plan International Sudan country office and fields’ communication activities.

Dimensions of the Role

· Lead the coordination, finalization, production and dissemination of the quarterly good-quality CO newsletter.

· Engaging with the MESSA team in the regular monthly COM meeting and any other relevant meetings with GH.

· Support the influencing and gender department in the planning and implementation of the celebration of the remaining international days including the drafting of the Press Release.

· Support the influencing and gender department team in the write-up and the completion of the quarterly and the annual reports.

· Lead the assurance of the production and sharing of engaging and good-quality change stories, case studies, photos, and audio-visual materials from the field using the workplace and other Plan International Sudan social media platforms.

· Lead the development and sharing of children and young people safeguarding, gender equality and other Plan core policies online flash advocacy messages using online innovative ideas and different social media platforms.

· Develop and share publicity, media and communications protocols (including the prohibition of the use of images without PII consent, for personal use e.g. uploading to non-Plan International social media pages) and acknowledgement forms to confirm dissemination of Safeguarding in Media Guidelines, including developing a checklist to review safeguarding in media risk management

· Lead and participate in the influencing, inclusion and communication gender bi-annual reflection meetings.

· Technically lead the development and dissemination of different innovative calendars of communication approaches to ensure appropriate and regular information sharing on safeguarding, gender and inclusion, PSHEA and other Plan core policies (staff, partners, children, youth, communities, government and other stakeholders).

· Lead and update Plan International Sudan Web-Site, Facebook, Work Place, Twitter, Media Bank, and other social media platforms.

· Support the Program staff in the Program Areas and the CO in terms of communication visibilities for PIS and other donors.

· Ensure the application of the organization’s brand in internal and external communication.

• The minimum requirement to hire a Communications Specialist is a bachelor’s degree. Preferably, graduates with degrees in fields like communications, journalism, and public relations.
• A deeper understanding of the various communication and campaign norms, practices, and action plans with emphasis on girls’ equality and or gender issues;
• Excellent technical in managing social media platforms.
• Experiences working in relevant fields with NGOs are considered.

Plan International’s Values In Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners, and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
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We are inclusive and empowering

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners, and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

***NOTE***

This Job Is For National Sudanese Only 

For those who don't have an account, we encouraged you to send your application with your updated CV, Certificate and Motivation Letter.

 with the position in the subject line via email to Sudan.hr@plan-international.org