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 MHPSS Counsellor will be responsible to provide Mental health and Psychosocial support to the adolescent and youth (Both boys and girls) in targeted camps and host communities. S/he will also be responsible to provide supervisory support to Youth Mentors and also surge technical support to other service providers working in the area of MHPSS. S/he will work under the supervision of the MHPSS Specialist and also will be responsible for writing reports and documentation & sharing of best practices and lessons learnt in MHPSS, and GBV. H/She will also ensure project implementation meets the global/organizational standards of emergency responses and donors’ compliance aspects; ensure project monitoring mechanism is established and functional to ensure quality implementation and downwards accountability.

What we’re looking for:

Graduate/Post graduate studies in clinical/counselling /general psychology. At least 2 years of previous experiences in a similar position or in clinical psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions in emergencies. Any MHPSS-related training/s to be given preference. Good technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches. Well planned and organized, comfortable to lead on project implementation, and demonstrates initiative in problem-solving and decision making. Strong leadership skills, ability to support and train staff, and to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner. A positive and friendly personality who collaborates well with others, works with trustworthiness and integrity, and has a clear commitment to Plan’s core values and humanitarian principles. Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. 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 to be given preference. 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. 70,668 to BDT. 79,500 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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