Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Lead the Change

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world where all children and young people realize their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015. We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination where girls are most affected. Plan International’s new Global Strategy set ambition to see All Girls standing strong creating Global change and aim to improve lives of 200m girls within next five years (2022-2027) through partners.

Plan International Bangladesh-PIB through refreshed country strategy committed to continue supporting children and youth, especially girls and young women, throughout their journey from childhood to adulthood, facilitating their stated wish to become active citizens and safely and equitably contribute to the economy of Bangladesh. Its specific country program vision is: “By 2030, children and youth will be recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and make informed decisions about their lives”. The reaming next six years of strategy period the role of girls and youth from all identities in a greater social movement will be extended, supported and acclaimed, enabling them to step out of prescribed gender roles, break the poverty chain, and manage acute shocks and stressors, including those created by climate change.

The Role

In collaboration with Plan International Norway, Plan International Bangladesh has started a project with the financial support of Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) Telethon that aims to reduce the Early Child and Forced Marriage- CEFM in Bangladesh, and the target district is Kurigram in particular. The integrated project is working in the areas of youth governance, sexual reproductive health and rights, CEFM system strengthening & monitoring, and girls’ economic empowerment which are ultimately contributing to combating early and forced marriage. Through this project, the girls and young women along with the boys and young men will be empowered to drive a systemic change for achieving gender equality and promoting an enabling environment for youth especially for girls and young women to build their future aspirations and make decisions. The project is being implemented from January 2022 up to December 2025.

The Technical Specialist-SRHR is a key technical position for Plan International Bangladesh to reach Outcomes 1 and 3: Youth, especially girls and young women, have obtained foundational capabilities to grow as active citizens and are engaged in the social movement for challenging gender norms and building girls’ agency.

This position requires technical skills in developing technical guidelines, training manuals and conducting training for the respective partner organizations. The position holder will be responsible for strengthening the prevention and responsiveness of the child protection systems and frameworks by promoting and enforcing the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2017. The job holder will maintain close coordination/functional relationships with the Plan’s regional colleagues, concerned authorities, institutions/departments, and like-minded organizations for better quality implementation of SRHR services. S/he is responsible for monitoring SRHR programme quality, documentation, and dissemination of the project’s learning and good practices.

What we’re looking for

• Experienced Value based Leader: At least 5 years’ experience in similar job in development and Humanitarian organization with 3 years’ experience in the area of advocacy, policy analysis & strategic communication.

• Technical expertise: Strong research, communication, strategic thinking, public relations and advisory skills, including written and presentations is required. Experience in engaging the non-formal actors of policymaking process: citizens, interest groups, social movements and mobilization, political parties, think tanks and research organization and media.

• Inclusivity Champion: Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and practicing feminist principles in leadership.

• Collaborative Partner: Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners, Legislature/Parliament (Parliament members, committee, staff of the parliament secretariat), Executives (Prime Minister, Principal secretary, Minsters, Cabinet Secretary, staffs of the cabinet secretariat, administrative agencies, bureaus, departments) and the Judiciary (Justice, Judges, Staffs of the Judiciary), building strong networks for PIB’s success.

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Location: Dhaka

Duration: 2 years

Application Closing Date: 16 November 2024

Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that we stand for. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Global Policy of Safeguarding. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

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