Strategic Partnerships and Civil Society Engagement Manager

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Date: 7 Sept 2026

Location: Monrovia, Liberia

Company: Plan International

 

The Organisation

 

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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

 

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

 

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

 

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

 

 

ROLE PURPOSE

 

The Strategic Partnerships and Civil Society Engagement Manager will lead Plan International Liberia’s efforts to build and sustain collaborative relationships with government, donors, civil society, and private sector actors. The role is central to advancing child rights and gender equality by fostering partnerships that drive innovation, advocacy, and capacity building.

Key objectives include:

  • Strategic stakeholder engagement: Position Plan International Liberia as a trusted partner with government, donors, and external actors to influence policy and strengthen collaboration.

  • Civil society alliances: Support and empower civil society organizations to create an enabling environment, build networks, and jointly advocate for systemic change.

  • Capacity building: Strengthen the skills and effectiveness of civil society partners and Plan staff to enhance program delivery and organizational resilience.

  • Sustainability of initiatives: Ensure community-managed projects remain impactful beyond donor funding or Plan’s direct presence.

  • Advancing child rights and gender equality: Empower communities and local organizations to address issues affecting children and marginalized groups, maximizing long-term impact.

 

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Location:                     Country Office, Monrovia

Type of Role:               Fixed Term 

Reports to:                  Country Director

Grade:                          16

Closing Date:               21 September 2026

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

 

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

 

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

 

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

 

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

 

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.