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 children’s 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 Children’s 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 Specialist-MHPSS is responsible for the provision of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to adolescents and youth (both boys and girls) in targeted camps and host communities. S/he will also be deeply involved in the development and oversee the implementation of relevant MHPSS activities, and provide technical assistance to other staff, partners, and target populations in relation to MHPSS programming activities. S/he supports the supervision of the MHPSS Counsellors to ensure the timely and quality provision of services and implementation of activities and facilitate the coordination and knowledge-sharing among the counsellors. S/he will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and engage in monitoring and participate in efforts to document and disseminate learning.

What we’re looking for:

Graduate/postgraduate degree in clinical/counselling/ psychology. At least 3 years of previous experience in a similar position or in clinical psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions in emergencies & in particular working with people at heightened risk. Sound technical understanding of child protection principles, community-based and rights-based approaches, and trauma-informed care. Experience in providing MHPSS to adolescents and youth. Prior supervisory or management experience is highly preferred. Additional training in MHPSS, PFA, counselling skills, and evidence-based MHPSS interventions highly preferred. Well planned and organized, comfortable to lead on project implementation, and demonstrates initiative in problem-solving and decision making. Well-developed written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills. Strong leadership skills, ability to support and train staff, and to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner. Experience in designing and delivering training and other capacity-building initiatives with a variety of audiences. Strong project management, budget management, and analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Has 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. An understanding of child safeguarding and equality for girls. Fluency in English and Bangla (both reading and writing). Fluency in the Chittagongian language is highly preferred. Prior experience of working in the greater Chittagong Division. Prior experience of working in Champions of Change (CoC) project/interventions. Knowledge of Chittagonian or Rohingya. Experience in humanitarian settings, particularly with refugees or IDPs. Experience in conducting CP needs assessments. Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere, and the Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct. Experience in managing humanitarian projects in the CPiE

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s 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 International’s 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. 99,470 to BDT. 111,904 fixed monthly Gross 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: 04th February 2024. Selected candidate will get initially contract for this position up to July 31, 2024 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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