TEAM LEAD – HUMANITARIAN PORTFOLIO
TEAM LEAD – HUMANITARIAN PORTFOLIO
Location: Dublin, Ireland preferred
Responsible to: Head of Programmes
Contract Type: Full Time
Start date: August 2026
Plan International Ireland
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. 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.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and are now active in more than 80 countries. Established in 2003, Plan International Ireland influences and supports Plan International’s work worldwide. In the last financial year our turnover was €17m and we worked directly with 19 countries across the globe.
POSITION SUMMARY
Plan International Ireland is seeking an experienced humanitarian professional to lead a portfolio of institutional donor-funded programmes in humanitarian and fragile contexts. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Team Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio funded by donors including ECHO, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), UN agencies, humanitarian pooled funds, and private donors.
The postholder will oversee grant management, donor compliance, financial oversight, reporting, and risk management while directly managing a number of complex grants. Working closely with Country Offices, technical advisors, finance and compliance colleagues, they will support programme delivery, strengthen portfolio performance, contribute to emergency response and business development efforts, and help position Plan International Ireland as a trusted humanitarian partner. The role will also lead and support a small team, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence across the humanitarian portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee a portfolio of institutional donor-funded humanitarian and nexus programmes and grants.
Ensure effective grant management, compliance, reporting, financial oversight, and risk management.
Support donor engagement, fundraising, and business development activities with humanitarian donors including ECHO, ECW, UN agencies, humanitarian pooled funds, and private/corporate donors supporters
Lead and support mutual learning and capacity-strengthening initiatives for Country Offices, partners, both remotely and through in-country engagement.
Build strong relationships with Country Offices, other entities of the Plan federation, donors, internal and external networks.
Lead, coach, and develop portfolio staff to deliver high-quality programmes.
Promote learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams
Essential Requirements
Experience working with institutional humanitarian donors such as ECHO, ECW, UN agencies, humanitarian pooled funds, bilateral donors, and private foundations.
Experience managing complex donor-funded humanitarian, nexus, or emergency response programmes.
Strong grant management, compliance, financial monitoring, donor reporting, ME and financial analysis skills.
Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to develop, manage, and interpret budgets, financial reports, and programme performance data to support effective decision-making and ensure alignment between programme delivery and financial performance
Experience leading or supervising staff and supporting team development.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across complex and evolving humanitarian contexts.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to fragile and crisis-affected, programme contexts, and to work across multiple time zones when required.
Desired qualifications
French language skills; additional languages are an asset.
Experience working with programmes in West and/or Central Africa, Middle East, and/or Asia-Pacific
Experience in one or more of Plan International's thematic areas, particularly Education in Emergencies, Child Protection in Emergencies, MHPSS, SRHR, and Gender Equality.
Personal attributes
Strong commitment to children's rights, gender equality, and Plan International's values
Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and accountable.
Strong judgement with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.
Adaptable and committed to continuous learning.
Duty Station:
Dublin, Ireland is strongly preferred. Candidates based in other European countries where Plan International has an established office may also be considered, subject to local employment arrangements, experience leading remotely and organisational requirements.
Salary and Benefits
This role is graded at Level 4 on the Plan International Ireland salary scale, with a starting salary of €49,000 gross per annum. Placement on the scale will depend on experience, location and suitability for the role.
Plan International Ireland offers a range of benefits, including:
Private health insurance
Pension contribution matching up to 5%
Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
25 days annual leave, increasing with service
Bike-to-Work and TaxSaver schemes
Please note that this advertisement outlines the key responsibilities and requirements of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with a more detailed overview of the position and its responsibilities.
Application Details and Process
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This advertisement outlines the key responsibilities and requirements of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with a more detailed overview of the position and its responsibilities.
Deadline: 8 July 2026, COB (Dublin).
To apply, please submit:
An up-to-date CV
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
via our website at: Careers at Plan International Ireland
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
