Plan International Is Recruiting a Spanish-Speaking Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist: Global Deployment Roster | Apply by October 31, 2026

Overview

Plan International is recruiting experienced professionals to join its global humanitarian deployment roster as Spanish-Speaking Child Protection in Emergencies Specialists. This opportunity allows qualified practitioners to be contacted for emergency responses worldwide to support children and vulnerable communities affected by crises and disasters. Deployments generally range from two to six months in duration.

Who can apply

This recruitment targets professionals with substantial experience working in international humanitarian settings and progressively responsible backgrounds in designing, leading, or coordinating child protection programmes. Applicants must possess expertise in supporting child survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, alongside professional proficiency in English and the ability to work comfortably in Spanish. Candidates are also required to show a strong commitment to safeguarding children and preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

What you get

Joining the roster does not constitute a paid position on its own, but roster members receive a salary, per diem, accommodation, and travel insurance whenever they are selected for active emergency deployments. Additionally, members gain access to online humanitarian learning opportunities and maintained organizational engagement with Plan International.

Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate strong technical knowledge and leadership in child protection, including the ability to support emergency programme assessments, coordination, implementation, and monitoring. Because Spanish proficiency is a specific requirement of this recruitment round, candidates lacking these language skills are ineligible. Successful candidates must also undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, which may include participation in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme regarding past findings or investigations of sexual misconduct.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications through Plan International's official recruitment portal. Submissions should clearly highlight the applicant's humanitarian child protection experience, expertise in supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, Spanish proficiency, and adherence to safeguarding principles.

Key dates

Applications close on October 31, 2026.