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 Gender and Social Norms Expert will spearhead the integration of gender equity and social norms strategies within Plan International Bangladesh’s programs. This role aims to create a transformative impact by fostering an inclusive environment that addresses and challenges gender-related norms and promotes gender equity. The focus is on empowering NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth, ensuring their social inclusion and access to opportunities. The expert will leverage extensive experience to conduct gender and youth analyses, facilitate training and workshops, and develop strategies that align with Plan International’s vision and the local cultural context. The ultimate goal is to build resilient communities where gender equity is embedded in all aspects of development.

What we’re looking for:

We need a self-motivated and energetic individual with Master’s Degree in sociology, social work, anthropology, women’s studies, or other related disciplines. He/she should have 10 years of experience with an inter/national NGO or relevant development agencies in mainstreaming gender into skills development and social safety net programs to promote gender equity, including designing and facilitating training on gender, gender audits, gender program analysis, and gender-targeted support. Also has sound knowledge of GESI, SEA/SH, Social Protection, CRC, PSEA, safeguarding, etc. Demonstrated knowledge and proven ability to conduct gender and youth analyses and integrate these into programming. Should have clear understanding of social norms and gender strategy for promoting an enabling environment for NEET youth, with a special focus on inclusion, gender-related norms, and community engagement. Should have awareness of social norm strategy for promoting an enabling environment and responsiveness to gender and social issues in cross-cultural contexts along with proven ability to design and facilitate participatory training and workshops successfully. Also have the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization, particularly on complex or sensitive issues. Experience working in the concerned division and proficiency in the local language to ensure effective communication with beneficiaries is a plus point.

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: Gender and Social Norm 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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