Global Inclusion Specialist

About the role

Plan International is looking for a Global Inclusion Specialist in Nairobi to support its Global Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy and Gender Transformative Approach. The role embeds inclusion and intersectionality across programmes and influencing work, advises technical specialists, programme teams, networks and partners, and coordinates global networks on gender equality, disability inclusion, LGBTQIA+ inclusion and intersectionality.

Key responsibilities

• Champion the integration of inclusion and intersectionality across programmes, policies and organisational priorities
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to country, regional and global teams on designing, delivering and monitoring inclusive, gender-transformative programmes
• Support tools, frameworks, standards and approaches that help teams measure progress and impact
• Contribute to programme quality, systems and planning so they reflect inclusion, diversity, equity and gender justice
• Design and run learning opportunities, training, communities of practice and capacity-strengthening initiatives
• Develop and share guidance, resources, case studies and learning materials
• Build the capacity of colleagues, partners and internal facilitators to use inclusive approaches
• Build partnerships with civil society, representative groups and movements on disability inclusion, LGBTQIA+ rights, anti-racism and social justice
• Represent the organisation in external forums and produce briefing papers, thought leadership and case studies
• Advise across programmes, research, communications and fundraising, and support anti-racism, DEI initiatives

Required profile

• Significant experience advancing inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, equity and social justice in international development or humanitarian sectors
• Strong expertise in disability inclusion, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, anti-racism and gender-transformative approaches
• Knowledge of international frameworks on child rights, girls' rights, gender equality and inclusion
• Experience with civil society, social movements and community-led organisations, and building partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices
• Lived experience of non-dominant identities and communities is welcomed
• Fluency in English is essential; French and/or Spanish is an advantage

Required skills

• Gender, social exclusion and intersectional analysis applied to programme design and influencing
• Facilitation, training and capacity-building
• Stakeholder management and networking in diverse, cross-cultural settings
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to turn complex technical ideas into clear guidance for varied audiences
• Desirable: evidence-based research using feminist, participatory or inclusive methodologies, and experience in activism, advocacy or social mobilisation