Technical Specialist-GEMS for JANO Project

(Based at Rangpur)

We strive on creating an inclusive work culture that ensures every individual feel supported and respected- a culture that focuses on gender inclusion with power to elevate unheard voices and value diverse experiences, fostering an environment of authentic respect and trust.

Our core values bind us together and hold us to high standards for how we expect ourselves and those we work with to behave. They are our guiding principles to the way we work and help us to understand how to put our organisational purpose- Advancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls into practice.

Plan International Bangladesh currently has 29,282 sponsored children. In view of the above vision, Plan International will do everything it can, working with community members, to ensure that all children, including sponsored children, are healthy, well educated, safe and have a voice in decisions that affect their lives. Plan International will ensure that every community where sponsored children live benefits from a programme every year.

The Project:

Plan International Bangladesh is implementing a project on Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome. Under this Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome (JANO) project, Plan International Bangladesh will work with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) at the national, regional and local levels, to support the effective implementation of the National Plan of Action for Nutrition (NPAN). This will work at multiple levels of local government institutions, specifically with the educational institutions focusing on strengthening school platform in delivering nutritional messages & information along with demonstration of practices that will increase nutritional practices for both school level and community levels. The project will facilitate developing solutions emerging from schools and its students. This project will replicate proven best practices and take to scale innovative local governance models for better nutrition. The project intends to impact on several of the core challenges faced by two districts in North-West region of Bangladesh and Rangpur districts.

The Role:

The Technical Specialist-GEMS will support partner organizations in rollout of GEMS module & quality monitoring to GEMS sessions. Support to rollout the class captain training and support to the Student cabinet training. Maintain regular coordination with District and Division level authority on training/workshop. Support to partner NGO in training conduct in line with school component. Conduct various workshops under JANO project. Conduct training facilitation online / Face to face training. Regular monitoring and provide supportive supervision at implementation level.

What we’re looking for:

We need a self-motivated and energetic individual with MPH/ Nutritionist/Master’s in Social Science with at least 05 years’ experience in development sector with experience in technical position. Prior experience of implementing projects related to SRHR will be given higher preference. In-depth understanding on gender dimension, gender equality and inclusion with exposure to community development especially in the child rights and SRHR.

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: Technical Specialist-GEMS, JANO Project and should apply online by 26 February 2021. Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken along with background check and Anti-terrorism screening in conformity with Plans Global Policy on Safeguarding Children and Young People.
We offer 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.

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