Policy and Advocacy Adviser SRHR

Overview

Plan International UK is a global children''s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future. We bring people together to protect children''s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies - even when disaster strikes. We won''t stop until we are all equal.Are you passionate about advancing girls'' sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) globally? Are you ready to make an immediate impact by influencing the UK Government and working with civil society and young people for greater change? Our policy and advocacy work is at a critical stage as we defend and advance girls'' rights in the face of global rollback.Role and scope

We are looking for an

SRHR Policy and Advocacy Adviser

(up to the end of June 2026) to play a key role in the final phase of a donor-funded programme as part of the Countdown 2030 Europe network. In this short but high-impact role, you will help deliver key influencing opportunities on the UK Government''s commitments to SRHR, while maintaining influential relationships across government, Parliament and civil society. You will also lead political influencing on major advocacy moments, including the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in meaningful partnership with young people.In this role, you''ll collaborate closely with a fellow SRHR Policy and Advocacy Adviser and the Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager, combining strengths to maximise our influence and deliver real impact for girls'' rights.As part of our dynamic Policy, Campaigns and Youth team, you''ll work collaboratively across Plan International UK and with our federation partners to ensure our influencing strategies remain credible, evidence-based, and rooted in feminist, anti-racist and decolonial approaches.You''ll bring strong policy and advocacy experience, ideally with a track record of shaping UK Government policy and working on SRHR. Confident in building and managing high-level relationships, including with senior government officials, you''ll be quick to apply your expertise in producing persuasive policy positions and communications. You''ll also be a champion for youth-centred influencing, supporting young people to engage meaningfully in global advocacy spaces.Experience of working within the UN system and knowledge of SRHR multilateral financing mechanisms would be an advantage. You''ll be committed to Plan International UK''s positions and approach on promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion and anti-racism and integrating this into all aspects of our work.Travel and timing

Please note: availability to travel to New York and prepare and follow-up activities on the Commission on Population and Development is essential (30 March - 24 April 2026).Team and culture

We aim to provide an inclusive, friendly and supportive environment, where our values and purpose are at the heart of everything we do.Check and notes

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