Head of Mission – Guinea

About the role

Plan International is seeking a Head of Mission for its Guinea country programme. The role provides strategic leadership, represents the organisation at senior levels and ensures delivery of the Country Strategy to improve the lives of children and girls.

Key responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and direction across programmes, operations and people management.
• Represent Plan International with government ministries, donors, UN agencies, NGOs and civil society.
• Lead the implementation of the Country Strategy, aligning resources and investments for maximum impact.
• Drive gender-transformative programming and advocacy for girls and young women.
• Ensure strong accountability, governance and compliance with global standards.
• Champion communications, campaigns and advocacy initiatives at national level.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in international development or humanitarian action.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering impact through large-scale programmes.
• Strong commitment to children’s rights and gender equality.
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership building skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex operations.

Required skills