In our Programs and Partnership department we are embarking on new challenges, and we are now looking for a team leader that will take on our growth ambition and lead a team within the Department.

The department consists of 18 committed colleagues, who together are responsible for the development, quality assurance and follow-up of Plan International Norway’s humanitarian and long-term development portfolio in cooperation with prioritized country offices, local partners, and donors.

The selected candidate will play an important role in strengthening our team and contribute towards increasing the quality of our international programs, in close cooperation with existing and new donors. Together with skilled and dedicated colleagues you will play an essential role in taking our program development to the next level, and and bring us closer to contributing to big scale solutions in our country portfolio.

Aboute the role:

We are looking for a highly qualified team leader with experience from development aid organizations or donors who can contribute to the strategic management of our current program portfolio, the department’s growth ambition and build a strong team.

We believe this is a good description of you:

• Minimum Master’s Degree or equivalent in relevant field. Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in building relationships with donors, grants management and fundraising. Thorough understanding of Norwegian institutional donors, and other key international development and humanitarian donors, particularly the EU (INTPA & ECHO) and the UN.
• Proven ability to lead processes. An inclusive and bold team builder that proactively makes change happen in accordance with Plan International Norway’s strategy and the department’s Action Plan.
• Knowledge about Plan Norway’s core thematic areas : Education, SRHR and child protection, Youth Economic Empowerment, Meaningful Youth Engagement, humanitarian response is an asset.
• Ability to develop trust among different multicultural groups and individuals. Workexperience from working in the Global South is an advantage.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English is required. Knowledge about other UN languages is a great asset.

What is it like working at Plan International Norway?

At Plan, we believe in a flexible workday and a good work/ life balance. Employees may work from places other than the office for up to 50% of the time. We have an inclusive and social culture and also offer you exercise during work hours and good insurance and pension plans.

Working at Plan is a unique opportunity to make a difference for children and young people who truly need it. With us, you will have a workday that can be fast-paced, with colleagues who are passionate about girls’ rights and our work and thrive with challenging tasks. We work closely with our international colleagues and are constantly evolving. We are located in new and modern offices in the center of Oslo and the position requires presence at the office.

We know that diversity leads to better results and encourage especially men to apply.

Application deadline January 13th. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Read more about what it is like working at Plan HERE

At Plan International we work for the rights of children and youth in more than 50 countries. We are a part of the global organization Plan International, and have close professional collaboration with our international colleagues. Within our organization, you will meet 70 dedicated and highly skilled employees. We focus on innovation and business development, and have won several awards for marketing and communication campaigns. Regardless of the position you hold, the goal remains the same – to work for a better future for children.