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 childrenโs 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 Childrenโs 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 IT team.
The role:
PLAN International Bangladesh has set up a modern IT infrastructure for ensuring access to modern communication and data management system in Coxโs Bazar for three distinct locations Cox Office, Ukhiya Office and Teknaf Offices around 100 staffs. As a Software developer, IT Specialist is responsible for providing day to day ICT Support and solution into the fields in Coxโs Bazar all three offices for implementing different project and program, IT Specialist is responsible for keeping the IT systems functional and providing support services to the Coxโs Bazar, Ukhiya and Teknaf Offices staff members for ensuring uninterrupted access to LAN, WAN, Local, Global IT Applications & Software including ICT4D extended support and solutions for the largest Rohingya Refugees and for the local community.
What weโre looking for:
Diploma in computer Science/Engineering or B. Sc in Computer Science/Engineering or Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science; Minimum 5 yearsโ experience in IT which includes system administration, network administration, and end-user support services. Set of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for all Plan International Bangladesh staff. Set of knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to the managerial, technical or support requirements of the position which may also be discipline specific. Aware โ basic level of mastery (can identify the concept or skill but have limited ability to perform). Knowledgeable โ intermediate level of mastery (able to apply and describe the concept or skill). Proficient โ advanced level of mastery (able to synthesize, critique and teach the skill).
About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances childrenโs 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 Internationalโs 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: 14th November 2023. 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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