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 Girls Shine Officer will work in WGSS in the camps and host community. She will assist in the provision of age appropriate group activities, skills building, information sessions and other recreational activities that promote support networks and cohesion with adolescent girls at women and girl safe spaces. She will also engage caregivers in describing the importance of social connectedness for adolescent girls. She will oversee and supervise the implementation of life skill and care giver curriculum. She will provide training to youth mentors on life skill curriculum for the implementation of Girl Shine activities. Through observation and regular evaluations, the officer will oversee and ensure the quality of activities implemented by the mentors and share relevant information to her supervisor. She will assist GBV Coordinator for selecting mentors for implementing Girl Shine life skill curriculum, she will be responsible for collecting data and preparing reports and will identify key trends emerging in the field related to adolescent girls and works closely with other team members to address key issues (for example, accessing vulnerable segments of girls, introducing case management, etc.).

What we’re looking for:

University degree in Social Sciences or related field. Good knowledge and understanding of Girl Shine module, Do No Harm principles and other humanitarian standards, including child protection minimum standards (CPMS). Two years of experience in GBV sector and knowledge and understanding of key CPiE issues and Girl Shine intervention aspects. 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 at field level. 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. 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). Prior experience of working in the greater Chittagong Division.Prior experience of working in Girl Shine 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. 50,400 to BDT. 56,700 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 December 31, 2024and 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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