ECHO Partnership Officer
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Plan International
Hybrid- Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: EUR 3,121 EUR / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 01/03/2026
- Location: Belgium
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.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Support
- Contribute to identifying and capitalising on ECHO funding opportunities aligned with Plan Europe’s strategic and thematic priorities.
- Support influencing and engagement efforts aimed at shaping donor policies and priorities.
Operations & Implementation
- Monitor and disseminate upcoming ECHO funding opportunities and thematic programmes.
- Coordinate internal collaboration between National Offices, Country Offices, Regional Hubs and Global Hub colleagues.
- Support offices throughout the full ECHO grants cycle — from application and design to implementation.
- Deliver grants‑related training for staff at NO, CO and Regional Hub levels.
- Carry out quantitative and qualitative reviews of active grants, identifying lessons learned and best practices.
- Produce monthly updates and policy insights to inform internal teams of funding trends and strategic entry points.
- Develop tools and guidance to support ECHO compliance and donor engagement.
- Support humanitarian regional strategies with analysis of ECHO’s regional footprint.
- Maintain organised databases and shared resources within the Plan ECHO GAM drive.
Outreach & Networking
- Represent Plan International at meetings with EU institutions (ECHO, EEAS) and civil society networks when required.
- Participate in VOICE working groups, advocacy events, peer reviews, and sector‑wide fora.
- Support preparation, coordination, and logistics for Plan’s participation in high‑level events.
- Assist with organisation of internal convenings and cross-office coordination for external engagement.
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with the ECHO Partnership Manager, the broader EULO team, Programme and Influencing colleagues, and Global Hub experts.
- Ensure alignment with other EU‑facing partnership teams, including INTPA, where relevant.
- Engage regularly with Country Offices, National Offices, Liaison Offices, Regional Hubs and technical specialists to ensure consistent donor engagement and best practice.
About You – Essential
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of and/or experience working with DG ECHO or DG INTPA/NEAR (donor compliance experience is an asset).
- Experience working with NGOs or international organisations, including humanitarian field experience.
- Solid computer skills, particularly in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability to analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data clearly.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, writing and editing abilities.
- Able to work independently and proactively in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
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