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:
Lifting Healthy, Empowered and Protected Girls and Women (LEAP) in Coxโs Bazar is a consortium project for a $6.5 million CAD project funded by the Global Affairs Canada (GAC). LEAP is a gender-transformative, human-centred, feminist approach that aligns with FIAPโs core action areas around the promotion of equality for women and girls and human dignity (health/SRHR). The project will be implemented in host communities (19 unions) in selected sub-districts (upazilas) of Coxโs Bazar District in Chittagong Division, south-eastern Bangladesh and two selected Rohiyinga camps. The host communities are in two Unions in Ukhiya, two unions in Teknaf, seven Unions in Ramu and eight Unions in Coxโs Bazar Sadar sub-district. Along with the host communities, the project will also work in Rohingya camps IW, 3 and 4 (Ukhiya sub-district). LEAP will employ a comprehensive, integrated programmatic approach by engaging a variety of stakeholders and facilitating gender- and adolescent-responsive and inclusive (GARI), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Right (SRHR), Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services by strengthening government health systems, including establishing/strengthening referral linkages (from community to health facilities and between different sectors) to bring transformative change among the most at-risk adolescent girls and young women in host communities and camps. Plan International Bangladesh is the lead of this consortium project with HOPE Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh (HOPE), Partners in Health and Development (PHD), Samaj Kallyan O Unnayan Sangstha (SKUS), and Mukti Coxโs Bazar. The project will be implemented from April 2022 to September 2024.
This position requires skills on supporting partner and support to the project team on quality implementation and the specialist will ensure timely arrangements for capacity development activities as outlined in the project's design. This proactive approach will help streamlining the project implementation and avoid unnecessary delays. The job holder will maintain close coordination/functional relationship with national office team, concerned authority, institutions/departments and relevant GoB Departments. S/he is responsible to support Project Manager- LEAP by playing a vital role in supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams of both PIB and PNGOs. This support will ensure the quality assurance and the smooth implementation of project activities. By actively engaging with the M&E teams, the specialist will support Project Manager- LEAP to the accurate monitoring of progress and the identification of any necessary adjustments or improvements.
What weโre looking for:
Masterโs degree in social science or equivalent. At least 3 yearsโ experience with partners in implementing SRHR, GBV or gender related Projects, where 1 yearsโ proven experience in humanitarian responses specially in Rohingya responses with PNGO will be preferred. Demonstrated skills in providing technical inputs in project operation related activities such as financial. management, budget analysis, procurement, logistics support and M&E tools. Have strong insights on the complex situation for adolescents and young regarding the their SRH rights and SGBV issues. Demonstrated skills in training manual/module development and facilitation skills. Ability to support PNGOs on implementation, monitoring and supervision of development projects. Ability to work in a matrix management, strict date line and multi-tasking environment. In-depth understanding on gender dimension, gender equality and inclusion, gender transformation as well as equal power and partnership concepts. Exposure to community development especially in the child rights and SRHR. Must have an appropriate communication style when communicating with the whole range of colleagues, partners, government high officials, children and communities. Working experience in matrix management. Flexible and adaptive to take challenges. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Verbal and written proficiency in English. Excellent reporting skills in English and Bengali. Ready for extensive travel to remote geographical location. Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere and the Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct. Willingness to visit remote areas and to work with children and young people. Ability to develop budget and to monitor outcomes. Clear understanding of development agenda of Bangladesh. Skills in organization and facilitation of training and workshops for different stakeholders. Ability to work independently while being a strong team player. Experience in managing humanitarian projects. Familiar with Plan International. Familiar with the Global Affairs Canada.
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 to BDT.122,162 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: 15th August 2023. Project duration up to 30th September 2024 and 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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