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 CPiE team.
The role:
The scope of the Project Manager- PRACTICE is to ensure to oversee the PRACTICE (Prevention and Response of Child Protection Concerns through Timely Initiative with Child Engagement) project activities. This includes effective line management of project team including partner NGO as well as ensuring programmes are implemented, managed and budgeted to meet with donor compliance and the identified needs of children, their caregivers and communities. The Project Manager- PRACTICE also coordinate all activities through direct and PNGO implementation, and in co-operation of its relevant stakeholder(s).
What weโre looking for:
University degree in Social sciences or related field. Previous experience of working in Child Protection, Human Trafficking, GBV, Case Management, as well as in Community Based activities, youth engagement, advocacy and Psychosocial Support service provision. Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles and established international child protection minimum standards. At least 5 years direct experiences to implement programs focusing on: working with vulnerable children, social work with children and families, working with child survivors of violence, children outside of parental care, psychosocial support, etc. Proven project management skills, including in monitoring and evaluation for child protection projects. Proven experience of providing training and capacity building on child protection technical areas with a variety of audiences. Ability to work independently 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. English working skills is mandatory and coordination, team management and Report writing skill. Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. 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 extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts. 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 and good understanding on core humanitarian standard, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct. Requires general finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills. About 4-5 years working in a humanitarian context - experience in working with refugees or IDPs is preferable. Fluency in English and Bangla (both reading and writing)
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 as per HR policy of Plan International. 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: 08th July 2023. This Project duration up to 30th November 2024. 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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