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Plan International
Deployable Gender-Based Violence and Gender in Emergencies Specialist at Plan International
KenyaFull Time
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The Opportunity
Plan International is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Deployable Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Gender in Emergencies Specialist to join our global Core Surge Team.
In this role, you will deploy rapidly to humanitarian crises worldwide—often within 72 hours—to provide technical leadership and ensure that gender equality, inclusion, and protection from GBV are central to our emergency responses.
You’ll work at the heart of crisis response, supporting country teams to deliver high-quality, gender-transformative programmes that meet the needs of girls, young people, and vulnerable populations.
** What You’ll Be Doing**
Technical Leadership & Programme Support
Lead and strengthen GBV programming, particularly for child and adolescent survivors
Ensure gender is mainstreamed across all humanitarian programmes
Provide expert guidance aligned with global standards (IASC, GBV Minimum Standards, Sphere, PSEA)
Analysis & Emergency Response
Conduct Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) in acute emergencies
Contribute to multi-sectoral needs assessments
Advise senior leadership on gender-responsive programming
Capacity Strengthening
Train, coach, and mentor staff and partners
Strengthen local capacity, especially women- and girls-led organisations
Representation & Coordination
Represent Plan International in GBV and Gender clusters and working groups
Build strong relationships with UN agencies, donors, and partners
Programme Development & Influencing
Support proposal development and ensure strong gender integration
Contribute to advocacy, policy, and influencing efforts
Strengthen Plan’s global profile in gender equality in emergencies
Learning & Accountability
Document lessons learned and best practices
Support Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
Promote meaningful participation of girls and women in programmes
About You
We’re looking for a specialist who brings:
Significant experience in GBV programming (especially for children) in humanitarian contexts
Strong expertise in gender analysis and addressing inequality in emergencies
Experience working with UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, or inter-agency systems
Proven ability to engage in cluster coordination and inter-agency collaboration
Solid track record in capacity building and mentoring
Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
Ability to work independently in high-pressure and complex environments
Fluency in English and working proficiency in French (Spanish/Arabic an asset)