Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Make a Lasting Impact!
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected and mostly during crisis. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
Over the 30 years journey in Bangladesh, we envision a 2030 where children and youth, particularly girls and young women, are recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and can make decisions about their lives.
Since 24 September 2017, Plan International has been responding to the Rohingya refugee influx in Coxโs Bazar with special focus on protecting girls and boys from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation; improving hygiene and sanitation; and restoring access to safe, quality, and inclusive education for refugee children and adolescents. Guided by our core values, we remain unwavering in our commitment to advancing childrenโs rights and equality for girls so that children, especially girls, and their communities can learn, lead, decide, and thrive.
For the past three decades, our work in Bangladesh has made a significant impact, and we are now looking for a Training Expert.
The Role:
The Training Expert will develop the capacity-building efforts, particularly focusing on transforming social norms, raising awareness about gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), and promoting uptake of project services among underprivileged youth specially for young women.
This position the strategic design and implementation of comprehensive training, workshop programs tailored to various stakeholders, including project staff, service providers, and community-based groups. The Training Expert will be responsible for developing practical training guidelines and resource materials that align with the projectโs objectives and behavioural change strategies.
The Training Expert will lead the development and delivery of capacity-building strategies and training programs under the project, with a specific focus on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), Social Norms strategy, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Preventing Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA). The role will support the implementation of the project's Social Norms strategy and ensure the mainstreaming of GESI principles across all training and community mobilization efforts.
The Training Expert will collaborate closely with the government counterparts, implementing partners, and community groups to build capacity, raise awareness, and promote institutional adoption and application of Social Norms, GESI and PSHEA frameworks.
What weโre looking for:
Inclusive Training Specialist: Over a decade of experience in designing and delivering learner-centered training across social norm, GBV, and inclusion-focused development programs.
Master Facilitator & Communicator: Advanced facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiencesโincluding individuals with disabilities or low literacyโboth in Bengali and English.
Pedagogy & Learning Design Expert: Skilled in modern pedagogical approaches, ensuring training is effective, participatory, and grounded in adult learning principles.
GESI & PSHEA Capacity Builder: Proven experience in delivering high-impact training and capacity-building initiatives aligned with global and national standards in safeguarding, gender equity, and protection.
Gender & Social Inclusion Strategist: Deep technical knowledge in gender-transformative and inclusive methodologies, embedding equity and diversity in both content and delivery.
Safeguarding-Focused Educator: In-depth understanding of safeguarding risks and protective strategies in training design, with a focus on PSHEA and GBV prevention.
Tech-Savvy Learning Facilitator: Proficient in essential digital tools for content creation, training delivery, and reporting, enhancing training reach and effectiveness.
Why Join Us?
Joining Plan International means engaging in impactful work that transforms lives and promotes equality. As part of our global network, you will have opportunities for international collaboration and continuous professional development. We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment where every team member is empowered to thrive. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that to achieve lasting impact, we must invest in those who make it possible. We are guided by a values-based leadership framework rooted in feminist leadership principles.
If you are a committed and values-driven professional with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to join our journey and help shape a better future for children in Bangladesh.
Click here to read the role profile: Training Expert.
Location: Bangladesh Country Office, with 70% travel required
Duration: 1 year (with a high possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds)
Application Closing Date: 16 August 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.
A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Policy of Safeguarding. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Please note that Plan International will never ask for any fees through mobile banking or send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
This position is being advertised as part of a proposal submission process and is open to all interested applicants, contingent upon the project being awarded by the donor. Selected profiles will be included in the proposal.
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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