Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War. Langdon-Davies conceived the idea of a personal relationship between a child and a sponsor - a model that puts the child at the centre, and remains the core of what we do. Today, Plan International is a global organisation that is active in over 70 countries to advance children's rights and equality for girls. Who We Are We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. Founded over 70 years ago, Plan is a nearly $800 million organization often ranked among the top 10 international development agencies by reputation, size and scope. We work side-by-side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children, developing solutions to ensure long-term sustainability. Our level of community engagement, long-term outlook and constant focus on the needs and priorities of children is unique among international development organizations. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and health care programs, to education projects and child protection initiatives. Community by community, Plan works to promise futures that are worthy of all children’s potential. Our Vision Our vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Our Mission Plan strives to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of vulnerable children in developing countries by: Enabling children, their families and their communities to meet basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies; Fostering relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries; and Promoting the rights and interests of the world’s children.
The Opportunity
Plan International is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of IT Security to protect our global communications, systems, and assets from internal and external threats. In this critical role, you'll ensure that our data and technologies are safeguarded across our operations in over 80 countries, supporting our ambition to improve the lives of 200 million girls by 2030.
You will oversee IT Security for key enterprise systems, including ERP, HRIS, data analytics, and systems that manage sensitive information for over one million children. Your responsibilities will include managing a budget of around €1 million, coordinating with third-party security partners, and collaborating closely with IT teams globally.
About You
- Expertise in IT security standards (e.g., ISO27001, ISO/IEC 27031, CSA CCM, NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI DSS), preferably holding certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
- Awareness of emerging technologies, particularly AI, and their relevance to operational environments.
- Good understanding of solution product design (typically as documented by product vendor).
- Familiar with architecture frameworks (TOGAF), and project management methodologies (PRINCE2, AGILE) and understanding of service management (ITIL)
- Awareness of technical landscape, including Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Salesforce, SAP.
- Robust understanding of and IAM systems like Okta, as well as of tools like Azure AD, networking, security, monitoring and Sentinel.
- Project management, risk management, and communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on incident response.
- A strategic, forward-thinking approach, adept at leading workshops, making informed decisions, and consistently achieving high-performance standards.
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