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. Our core values bind us together and hold us to high standards for how we expect ourselves and those we work with to behave. They are our guiding principles to the way we work and help us to understand how to put our organisational purpose-Advancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls into practice.

Our organisation is transforming itself to meet the enormous challenge everywhere that we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals in our team, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls. With this backdrop, Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) has set the 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’. This change will enable us to deliver successfully on our global ambitions and significantly impact children’s rights and gender equality in Bangladesh.

The Role:

Technical Specialist- SRHR will be responsible for technical oversight, to ensure quality of program interventions on SRHR and SGBV, implemented by the partner organizations that include two youth-led organizations. S/he will be developing SRHR technical guide, annual work plan and monitoring plan in collaboration with the Y-Moves team; assessing SRHR related training needs of partner staff and young people and member of Youth-led organizations; designing training modules/manuals and contextualizing the contents based on community, and conducting TOT/training programs for them.

Besides, s/he will support development of project SBCC materials and materials for media campaign on SRHR; managing relationship with local partners, national partner and Youth-led organizations and other stakeholders; anchoring SRHR advocacy at local and national level.

What we’re looking for:

We need a self-motivated and energetic individual with Master’s Degree preferably in Public Health (MPH) or any other related subject with 5 years working experience in SRHR projects in any reputed development organization with proven technical expertise in adolescent health in different settings and demonstrated ability to develop and implement program strategy. In-depth knowledge in different aspects of child, adolescent and maternal health. Should have proper understanding of and ability to serve as development catalyst and practitioner given the country public health issues and Plan mandate. He/she must have excellent facilitation skills together with highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Should have the ability to identify SRHR research issues, designing tools, TOR and conducting research. Can establish good relationships with stakeholders; works cooperatively with other units, maintains networks outside the organization He/She should respect equity, gender sensitivity and ensure safeguarding issues. Should have good understanding of different development initiatives i.e. SRHR, SGBV, gender equity, child rights and Child protection.

To know more about the position please visit: Technical Specialist- SRHR, Y-Moves Project.

Location: Bangladesh Country Office

Duration: 30 June 2024

Application Closing Date: 26 June 2023

Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken along with background check and Anti-terrorism screening in conformity with Plans Global Policy on Safeguarding Children and Young People. We offer 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.

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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