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, โWe will partner to empower girls and young women, to be heard, to live without fear of violence and to achieve their rightsโ. 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 โ from community to national, and beyond.
The Role:
The Programme Specialist - Child and Youth Leadership (CYL) will lead the projects of CYL Programme and act as the technical specialist of Child and Youth Leadership and Child & Youth Agency Building related interventions for Plan International Bangladesh. This role will be responsible for plan and implementation of project related to CYL to empower girls and young people.
The Programme Specialist - Child and Youth Leadership (CYL) will be a key player in Programme team of Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) and will lead the projects of CYL Programme. The role holder will act as the technical specialist of Child and Youth Leadership and Child & Youth Agency Building related interventions for Plan International Bangladesh. This position will be responsible to oversee the implementation of multiple projects as well as develop plan of activities, implement in field through partners, monitoring the quality implementation and results, support in mobilizing resource for the long-term sustainability. The role holder will ensure PIB becomes an active player in strengthen the capacity of CAY to become engaged citizens and take collective action to drive systemic change, transform power dynamics, achieve gender equality, and influence government authorities at local and national levels to endorse children and youth participation in governance and decision-making.
Under direct supervision of deputy director, programme and matrix reporting relationship to CYL programme advisor, this position holder is responsible to coordinate with implementation partners, CSOs and all stakeholders to ensure high quality programme and project outputs and outcome delivered in a timely manner. The incumbent will have excellent policy advocacy skills, maintain close coordination/functional relationship with Planโs programme advisors, institutions/departments, stakeholders and like-minded organizations for better quality implementation. S/he will be responsible for conducting & monitoring training/campaign, advocacy interventions to ensure programme quality, documentation and dissemination of Programmeโs learning and good practices.
What weโre looking for:
- Relevant academic degree in social science, development studies, or a relevant field;
- At least 8 years of Proven track record of project management with 5 yearsโ experience to work closely with youth, CSOs, youth network and organizations. specifically, on children and youth leadership programming. At least 3 yearsโ experience of working in INGO and should have strong familiarity of working in multi-cultural value based working environment
- Strong technical knowledge on CYL issues and programmes based in Bangladesh context
- Demonstrated knowledge on program and project planning, result based monitoring, community consultation, youth engagement
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in managing budget
- Must have excellent and proven donor narrative and financial reporting skills;
- Strong working knowledge and use relevant software, tools and other platforms for effective management;
- Demonstrated experience and skills in conducting capacity building initiatives for local partners and CSOs on organization development and capacity building
- Excellent reading, writing, speaking and presentation skill in both Bangla and English is essential;
- Excellent and demonstrated skills as a team player, team builder and collaborative and constructive co-worker
- Solid understanding of the social, political, and economic issues affecting child early marriage, demonstrated experience of, and commitment to, both mainstreaming gender within programmes, as well as directly promoting gender transformation and girlsโ rights throughout programme implementation and organizational practices.
- Strong willingness of extensive travel
- Large degree of self-management, including proven ability to plan workload and demonstrate accountability for outputs
- Must have basic understanding on gender transformative programming and value based leadership
Click here for the detailed job description: Programme Specialist - CYL.
Location: Bangladesh Country Office
Duration: One year from the date of joining with possibility of extension
Application Closing Date: 16 March 2025
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.
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