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 childrenโs 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 Childrenโs 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:
As part of its response to the Rohingya crisis in Coxโs Bazar, Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) implements a variety of programs, including literacy interventions, to address the needs of children and youth in the camps and host communities. The Officer โ Literacy will support implementing literacy-focused interventions in the field, ensuring alignment with Plan Internationalโs policies and donor requirements. This role emphasizes building foundational literacy skills, enhancing community engagement, and promoting child-friendly education practices while adhering to global humanitarian standards.
What weโre looking for:
Essential:
University degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related fields
Good knowledge and understanding of literacy module, Do No Harm principles and other humanitarian standards, including child protection minimum standards (CPMS)
Strong understanding of literacy and numeracy development frameworks.
Minimum of three yearsโ experience in education-related projects, especially in humanitarian settings.
Knowledge of child safeguarding and gender-responsive education practices.
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
An understanding of child safeguarding and equality for girls
Fluency in English and Bangla (both reading and writing)
Desirable:
Prior experience of working in the greater Chittagong Division
Experience in refugee or displaced personsโ literacy & numeracy programs.
Familiarity with literacy program methodologies or tools.
Proficiency in Rohingya or Chittagonian languages.
Prior experience of working in Basic and Functional Literacy intervention
Knowledge of Chittagonian or Rohingya
Experience in humanitarian settings, particularly with refugees or IDPs
Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere, and the Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct
About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances childrenโs 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 Internationalโs 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 as per P&C policy along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit, fund, festival Bonus, leave,