We believe in the power and potential of every child. Globally we have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls to ensure that they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) is transforming itself to meet the enormous challenge everywhere we work to successfully deliver on our global ambitions and significantly impact children’s rights and gender equality in Bangladesh.

Plan has been working in Cox Bazar to respond to the Rohingya refugee influx since 24 September 2017 implementing the following key objectives: 1. Ensure girls and boys affected by the crisis are protected from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation through appropriate prevention and response interventions in line with minimum standards. 2. Reduce the transmission of disease from fees to mouth through the promotion of good hygiene practice and the reduction of health risks related to poor sanitation 3. Restore and increase access to safe quality and inclusive educational opportunities for refugee children and adolescents (girls and boys) affected by the Rohingya crisis.

We are dedicated and responsible to act on our core values and advance our organisational purpose- Advancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls demonstrate our commitments to stand for what is right.

We value and embrace diversity of skills, backgrounds and perspectives. We recognize that our work is best achieved by reinforcing our capacity in partnership. We are seeking bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to join CPiE team.

The role:

Overall responsibility for the technical aspects of Protection Strategy and supports day to day management of PIB’s sector projects within geographical area of responsibility – Protection support ensuring that all protection programs are in-line with PIB’s technical quality standards and are on time, budget and scope Provide technical expertise on program development in all relevant projects.

Sector responsibilities: Advocacy for the rights of refugee / FDMN people in their context of displacement, case management and case support, rationalization exercise, registration services for the internally displaced and refugees, monitoring of rights and rights awareness-raising, other protection issues according to the context.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum 3 years of practical experience in Protection specially child protection working for an INGO/national NGO/UN agency. At least 2 years’ experience with people management and Technical aspects of child protection. Documented skills in project planning and design, drafting, calculation and technical writing. Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in project development. Experience working with International Organization, National partners, Local/government authorities and UN organizations. Master’s degree in social science (e.g. political science, Sociology, Human rights, humanitarian project management, international development, Law or economics or relevant field). Very good understanding on protection, including CP and GBV in Bangladesh specially in camp and host areas of Cox’s bazar context. Practical experiences on Training need assessment, developing training module, guideline and conducting training. Relevant field experience for at least two years. Full professional proficiency in English. Ability to work in collaboration with others and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local staff and also able to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner. Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills. Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to Plan’s core values and humanitarian principles. Ability to operate effectively under difficult circumstances including stress and increased security risks. Flexible and adaptable. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender, culture and diversity. Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in Rohingya response is an advantage. Ability to work in collaboration with others and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local staff and also able to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner. Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills. Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to Plan’s core values and humanitarian principles. Ability to operate effectively under difficult circumstances including stress and increased security risks. Flexible and adaptable. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender, culture and diversity. Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct and Core Humanitarian Standard and AAP/accountability manifesto. Requires general finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills is an advantage. Experience in Rohingya response is an advantage. Able to work calmly under extreme pressure and at unpredictable hours during emergency response.

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realise 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. Its girls who are most affected. Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach.

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Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.

Salary Package for this role is BDT. 108,589 fixed monthly Cost to the company. Along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, Festival Bonus, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.

Closing Date: 10th September 2023. Project duration up to 30th November 2025 and selected candidate will get initially one-year contract for this position and highly possibility for extension based on performance. Early submission is strongly encouraged as application collection and selection process will go simultaneously. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy. Selected candidates must be willing to join within very short notice. Only Bangladeshi citizen are eligible for apply.

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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