Senior Operations Officer

Position description

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.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

Plan International is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Operations Officer to join our EU Liaison Office in Brussels.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission by ensuring the effective functioning of our operations and supporting the EU Liaison team in their strategic engagement.

As Senior Operations Officer, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient management of the EU Liaison Office’s operations, including administrative, human resources, and financial processes. You will also lead on safeguarding coordination for the EU team, ensuring compliance with Plan International’s global standards and policies.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive professional with a strong background in operations and administration, ideally within an international or non-profit environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Operational Expertise: Proven experience in office management, administration, and financial oversight, including budget management and payroll coordination.

Local Knowledge: Excellent understanding of Belgian employment law, tax regulations, and social security systems; experience working with payroll providers such as SDWorx.

Language Skills: Fluency in English (written and spoken) and a good working knowledge of French.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and familiarity with accounting systems.

Core Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• High ethical standards and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Proactive, responsible, and collaborative team player

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