Strategic Partnerships and Civil Society Engagement Manager

 

The Organization

 

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization 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.

 

 

About the Role

 

 

Plan International Liberia is seeking an experienced Partnership and Civil Society Strengthening Manager (PCSSM) to lead the implementation of the Country Office Partnership Strategy. The role focuses on strengthening strategic partnerships, particularly with civil society, girl-led and youth-led organizations, while building the capacity of both partners and Plan staff to deliver sustainable impact for children and young people.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Partnership & Civil Society Strengthening

 

• Lead the implementation of Plan International Liberia's Partnership Strategy.
• Identify, develop and strengthen partnerships with CSOs, girl-led and youth-led organizations, networks and alliances.
• Promote youth participation, leadership and movement building across program and influencing initiatives.
• Support the design and implementation of approaches that strengthen civil society and civic engagement.

 

Partnership Management & Capacity Building

 

 

• Ensure effective partnership management processes, tools and standards are applied across program.
• Lead partner mapping, organizational assessments, due diligence and capacity strengthening plans.
• Provide technical support to program teams and partners on equitable partnership approaches.
• Strengthen staff capacity on partnership management through training, coaching and knowledge sharing.

 

Coordination, Learning & Quality Assurance

 

 

• Develop and monitor annual partnership work plans and budgets.
• Collaborate with MERL teams to track, evaluate and document partnership outcomes and learning.
• Promote organizational learning by capturing and sharing good practices, lessons learned and emerging trends.
• Ensure partnership activities comply with donor requirements and Plan International standards.

 

What We Are Looking For :

 

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Social Work, or a related field. 
• Extensive years of progressive experience working with civil society organizations, partnerships, community engagement, or organizational development.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership development, capacity strengthening, stakeholder engagement and program management.
• Strong understanding of civil society strengthening, child and youth participation, governance and gender equality.
• Experience conducting organizational assessments, due diligence processes and capacity development initiatives.

 

Skills & Competencies

 

• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship management skills.
• Strong influencing, networking and representation abilities.
• Analytical thinking and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and across cultures.
• Strong planning, coordination and project management skills.

 

Safeguarding and Equality

 

 

Plan International is committed to safeguarding children and young people, promoting gender equality, inclusion and diversity, and creating a safe environment for all. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold Plan International's Code of Conduct and safeguarding standards at all times.

 

 

Why Join Us?

 

 

At Plan International, we strive for a just world that advances children's rights and equality for girls. Join us in strengthening local partnerships and civil society to create lasting change for children, young people and communities across Liberia.

 

 

 

 

Location:                     Country Office, Monrovia

 

Type of Role:               Fixed Term – this role is open to those that have the pre-existing right to live and work in Liberia only

 

Reports to:                   Country Director

 

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 organizational 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 organization, 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.