Director Girls’ Rights
(Based in the Country Office in Dhaka)

All over the world girls are at risk because of their young age and their gender. They are at risk of being denied the opportunity to access a secondary education, to gain the skills and training they need to work and to exercise control over their sexual and reproductive health. They are at risk of being married before the age of 18. They are at risk of violence and harassment in every space they occupy, including their home, their school, their refugee camp and their city.

Are you passionate about girls’ rights and ending gender inequality?

Do you have the skills and energy to design and lead national influencing with young people that will support them to realise their rights?

If your answers are yes, then this maybe the job for you

The people who join our team are a special bunch.

They’re leaders, and they take responsibility every day to act on our core values and advance our organisational purpose- Advancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls. They exhibit discipline in their work and in their relationships. To every challenge, project and interaction, they apply a balance of head and heart.

Our people are smart. They’re rigorous thinkers. They relish challenges and work with others to come up with creative solutions to the toughest challenges that children and young people face. They are confident and curious, always open to learning. That’s how - in a fast-changing world – our team consistently comes up with great programmes.

Plan International Bangladesh is looking for a Director Girls Rights. The role and scope include:

• A key leadership position for Plan International Bangladesh and is a core member of the country management team.
  
• Provides leadership of Plan International Bangladesh’s campaigning and influencing work, and is responsible for positioning Plan International as a child and youth rights organisations.
  
• Contributes to the global youth strategy, Powering the Movement, supporting the design and implementation of new models for youth influencing and movement building.
  
• Works closely with the Director Programme Management & Implementation and Director Programme Development and Learning, building and strengthening partnerships with young people and youth organisations.
  
• Represents Plan International Bangladesh internally and externally, towards policymakers and the media
  
• Line manages 5 positions: Lead- Children & Youth Leadership, Communication Manager, Campaign Manager, Advisor GirlsNotBrides, Advisor Gender & Inclusion

What we’re looking for
We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic team leader with a minimum of 5 years senior leadership in advocacy, campaigning and youth programming. Strong demonstratable experience in using with success key influencing strategies such as advocacy, lobbying, movement building, or policy development. Has strong knowledge of child and women’s rights and gender justice, and a good understanding of the development and NGO sector. Essential, experience of working with youth coalitions and networks.

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.

How to apply:
To find out more details and apply visit: Career Opportunities: Director Girls’ Rights and should apply online by 18 October 2020. Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Qualified 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.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Attractive salary will be offered to deserving candidate along with other benefits as per organization’s policy.

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