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.

The Opportunity

The Cluster Emergency Response Manager role plays a central role in the management and coordination of emergency response in Central America and involves multinational collaboration to improve disaster preparedness and response capabilities. It requires strategic planning and the implementation of effective communication and logistics systems. Actions include training local emergency personnel, establishing resilient technical and financial infrastructure, and improving community preparedness. In addition, it is essential to develop strong partnerships with donors and humanitarian agencies to secure funding and support. These efforts are vital for immediate disaster response and the long-term stability of the region

About You

You are a dedicated humanitarian professional with expertise in emergency management, disaster response, and multinational collaboration. With a strong background in strategic planning and programme management, you excel in coordinating complex emergency initiatives across diverse environments. You have a proven track record in capacity building, proposal development, and fostering partnerships with donors and humanitarian agencies.

Your leadership style prioritizes inclusivity, adaptability, and innovation, enabling effective response strategies tailored to regional needs. Fluent in Spanish and English, you navigate cultural and linguistic complexities with ease, ensuring impactful communication and collaboration. Committed to child protection and gender equality, you align with Plan International’s mission to create safe, inclusive, and resilient communities.

Please apply for this role in English.

For more information regarding the role and person specification, please click the below link: CLuster ERM CA_EN.docx

Location: You would be in any of the cluster country programmes, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, or Mexico. Relocated support will be provided.

Type of Role: 1-year fixed-term program

Reports to: Cluster Director

Closing Date: January 31st

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements