Plan International envisages a world in which 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.

In Bangladesh, we have set our vision for 2030 as, ‘We will partner to empower girls and young women, to be heard, to live without fear of violence and to achieve their rights’. We have started the new country strategy in July 2020 aiming to achieve this exciting and ambitious vision. This would require the organization to have an effective, efficient and committed workforce willing to challenge the prevailing status quo, engaging men, women, boys, youth people, especially girls and bringing the best out of all to create synergy for movement at all levels – from community to national, and beyond.

The Role and Scope:

The Community Engagement and Socio-Emotional Behavior Expert is responsible for driving Plan International Bangladesh’s initiatives to empower communities through active engagement, particularly focusing on youth development. The role aims to cultivate leadership, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity within communities to create an environment where individuals can thrive socio-emotionally and economically. This position emphasizes the development and implementation of life skills, soft skills, and employability training programs to support the holistic growth of community members.

What we’re looking for:

We need a self-motivated and energetic individual with Master’s Degree in sociology, anthropology, development studies, or other related disciplines. Who should have 10 years of experience working in the field of community empowerment through strengthening, engagement, and ownership development, especially in the field of youth development. Must have extensive professional knowledge of community dynamics, leadership structures, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity for promoting an enabling environment and responsiveness along with proven skills in facilitating training, workshops, coaching, and mentoring others. He/she should have vast experience in developing life skills, soft skills, employability skills, and socio-emotional behavior programs with a special focus on manual design.

Demonstrate strong ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and handle unexpected tasks effectively. Should also have proficiency in the local language and experience working in the concerned division to ensure better communication with beneficiaries. Should have demonstrated capacity for strategic planning, program development, and implementation in community engagement projects. Along with excellent interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and community members.

This is a fresh advertisement, open for all interested candidates to apply, contingent upon the project being awarded by the donor.

Click here for the role profile: Community Engagement & Socio-Emotional Behavior Expert.

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Duration: Four years

Application Closing Date: 07 August 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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