Regional People and Culture Director

JOB DESCRIPTION PLAN INTERNATIONAL – Regional People & Culture Director (Americas & Caribbean) Location: Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil Languages: Fluent English & Spanish (written and spoken) – English is non-negotiable Type of contract: Local – Plan International Contract: Permanent Reports to: Regional Deputy Director About Plan International Plan International is a global humanitarian and development organization, active for over 85 years in more than 80 countries, dedicated to advancing children’s rights and gender equality, with a strong focus on girls most affected by poverty, discrimination, and violence. The Role Plan International is seeking a Regional People & Culture Director (RP&CD) to provide strategic leadership to the People & Culture function across the Americas and the Caribbean Region . This role is a senior regional leadership position responsible for driving One P&C : ensuring consistent implementation of global People & Culture strategy while appropriately contextualizing it to diverse country environments, cultures, and employment frameworks. The RP&CD is a core member of the Regional Management Team and the Global People & Culture Leadership Team , partnering closely with the Regional Director to strengthen organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, change management, and overall performance through people. This is a true regional leadership role . Applicants must demonstrate experience overseeing people functions across multiple countries , not only providing advisory or project-based support. What We’re Looking For (Please read carefully) We encourage applications only from candidates who can demonstrate strength across all areas below : A. Senior Regional People & Culture Leadership (Essential) • 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR / People & Culture at senior level • Proven experience leading people strategy in large, complex, geographically dispersed organizations • Demonstrated ability to support and influence Country Directors and senior leadership teams • Experience working within global or international organizations (NGO experience strongly preferred) B. Strategic Thinking & Change Leadership (Non-Negotiable) • Strong strategic mindset , able to translate global strategy into regional and country-level priorities • Proven experience leading organizational change , culture transformation, and leadership behaviours • Ability to work in ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and lead in fast-paced, multicultural environments C. People Analytics, Systems & Data (Critical Capability) • Strong data literacy : ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate people data to support decision-making • Experience using HR systems, dashboards, and analytics to inform workforce planning and talent decisions • Comfort leveraging digital tools and systems to improve executional excellence D. Leadership, Communication & Influence • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels • Strong stakeholder management across regional, country, and global teams • Ability to model Plan International’s values, feminist leadership principles, and inclusive behaviors Key Responsibilities (Summary) • Provide strategic leadership for People & Culture across the region, ensuring alignment with global P&C strategy • Strengthen P&C capability and capacity in Country and Cluster Offices through matrix leadership • Lead regional talent management, succession planning, and strategic workforce planning • Champion inclusive culture, staff wellbeing, employee engagement, and feminist leadership principles • Drive data-informed decision-making through people analytics and systems • Ensure robust People & Culture processes in humanitarian response contexts • Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, gender equality, inclusion, and ethical standards Essential Requirements • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field • Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) • Strong business acumen and customer-focused mindset • High integrity and commitment to safeguarding, equity, and inclusion Desirable • French language skills • Experience in international NGOs or humanitarian settings • Experience in end-to-end HR process design • Strong affinity with technology and digital transformation Application Process • Applications and CVs must be submitted in English • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a formal application through Plan International’s recruitment platform Application deadline: February 2nd, 2026 Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything Plan International stands for. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered and able to contribute fully. Plan International operates with zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, or harassment of any kind. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with our Safeguarding Children and Young People policy and the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.