Project Manager

We believe in the power and potential of every child. Globally we have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 200 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 EiE team.

The role:

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.

The Rohingya crisis is the largest and most complex humanitarian crisis in the Indo-Pacific region with over 1.2 million people needing humanitarian assistance in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Plan has responded to the Rohingya crisis across Ukhiya and Teknaf camps and nearby host communities (including Ukhiya, Teknaf, Ramu and Cox’s Bazar Sadar) to deliver a timely and appropriate (quality and scale) response to the current situation. PIB is cognizant that its response should build strong links to the existing programs in Bangladesh and build’s on Plan’s experience on refugee responses.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the Joining Forces for Food Security and Child Protection in Emergencies (JF-FS & CPiE) project funded by GFFO in compliance with Plan International Bangladesh’s finance and accounting policies. S/he will be responsible for the delivery of commitments and reporting to donor. The Project Manager will oversee the local implementing partner organization, providing necessary support and building their capacity for successful project implementation. Collaboration and coordination will be essential in this role. The Project Manager will work closely with the CPiE technical lead, CPiE Technical Advisor, SOYEE Lead, SOYEE Advisor, Specialist- Food Security & Livelihood, Technical Specialists, M&E Specialist, and other relevant departments within Plan International Bangladesh, as well as with the implementing partner BITA. S/he 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:

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join our team, meeting the following criteria. A university degree in Social Sciences or a related field such as international relations, humanitarian studies, education, or development studies. Knowledge and Standards: Strong understanding of Do No Harm principles and other humanitarian standards, including child protection minimum standards (CPMS). At least five years in child protection, including three years in a managerial role; expertise in CPiE issues; experience with CPiE, food security, and livelihoods projects; implementation through partner NGOs; prior experience in the greater Chittagong Division (knowledge of Chittagonian or Rohingya is a plus). Strong project management, budget management, and analysis skills; proven leadership in project implementation, problem-solving, and decision-making; experience managing CPiE humanitarian projects; ability to support and train staff and work sensitively with disaster-affected communities. Excellent written and oral communication; effective negotiation and representation; positive, collaborative, trustworthy, and fluent in English and Bangla. Experience designing and delivering training and other capacity-building initiatives for diverse audiences. Proficient in Excel and Word; strong gender and diversity awareness; accurate self-assessment in high-stress, high-security contexts. A clear commitment to Plan’s core values and humanitarian principles; understanding of child safeguarding and equality for girls. Experience in humanitarian settings with refugees or IDPs; conducting Child Protection needs assessments; familiarity with Plan policies, Sphere standards, and the Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct.

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. 129,798 fixed monthly Gross along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.

Closing Date: 05 August, 2024. Project duration up to August 2026 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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