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 EiE team.

The role:

S/he will be responsible for the oversight and management of Adolescent and Youth Education activities for adolescents and youth of MYRP-ECW project along with across all of Plan’s EiE Programming as per requirement. S/he will support in planning and implementation of adolescent and youth lead activities and ensure capacity building initiatives for project & staff, partner staff and program volunteers in program areas. S/he will develop adolescent and youth education learning packages for facilitators and learners. S/he will communicate frequently with Education Lead and EiE adviser for technical support needs, reporting and donor compliance. S/he will communicate with the Education and Child Protection team members, partners if any as well as with government officials at local level. He/she will take proactive stance in identifying and mitigating Youth and Adolescent related education and risk in the implementation of the project interventions and will represent Plan as needed at the district level. She/he will provide support for development/adaptation of gender learning packages and tools for adolescents and youth and for capacity building of youth facilitators and community mobilizer/volunteers

What we’re looking for:

Master degree in Education or Masters in Social Science or related field. Minimum 3 to 5 years working experience in education sector (formal and non-formal education) and experience in humanitarian settings (especially Adolescent and Youth Education program). Prior experience in teachers training and/or girls’ education required. Experience in designing teachers’ trainings package and training facilitation. Experience designing educational materials, including guidance notes, lesson plans, and supplementary materials. Experience with education assessments or quality monitoring tools. Ability to collaborate with others. Ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrates leadership and problem-solving skills. Well-developed written and oral communication skills – able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. Demonstrates experience in or awareness of gender-sensitive programming. Fluency in English both written and oral communication. Experience in coaching and mentoring for technical staff. Good knowledge of and/ or experience with the INEE Minimum Standards and with education cluster coordination a plus. Experience with children with disabilities. Proficiency in Burmese and /or chittagonian is highly desirable.

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.

Please Click on Role Profile of Technical Specialist-Adolescent and Youth Education for details of the job.

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 to BDT. 122, 161 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: 19th August 2023. Project duration up to 28th February 2025. 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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