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 feces 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 position will provide technical support to ensure the quality PSS support for healing and positive well-being for children, adolescent girls and boys and youth as well to reflect on the impact of general child protection risk and also associated with the impact of COVID-19 and other emerged emergencies. S/he will be responsible for strengthening the quality of all PSS components and will provide technical support, guidance and over sight to the CBCP and CP case management team members. The PSS specialist will provide capacity building support to the implementation team to ensure the qualitative structured and general psychosocial care activities for children, adolescents and youth including child survivors. S/he will work closely with different community-based organizations like CBCP committee, youth club, adolescent club, different networks, relevant Govt. stakeholders like DSS, women and children affairs department and local Govt standing committees; and other CP actors.

The role

This position will be reportable to CBCP Advisor. PSS Specialist will responsible to provide technical support for Improving psychosocial wellbeing of children, adolescents and youth and also provide support to CPiE team and other associated actors of organization and partners by providing guidance and capacity building for the implementation of qualitative psychosocial care activities. S/he will be responsible for Provide PSS related data to the CBCP advisor and Case Management Advisor for analysis and further use of lesson learning and trend of the weight of PSS intervention and Provide timely and accurate information to the CBCP advisor and Project Managers for weekly/monthly PSS program reports; contribute to writing reports against indicators relevant to the position towards relevant projects. S/he will work closely with Case Management Advisor and CPCP Advisor and other technical specialties (CBCP, Case Management, Livelihood, Education) to ensure basic considerations for psychosocial well-being are mainstreamed throughout PIB’s intervention at Cox’s Bazar;

What we’re looking for

• Master Degree in psychology, social work, social sciences or related field;
• More than two years’ experience in humanitarian, development or similar organizations with direct experience working on PSS programming; working directly on providing PSS to children, adolescents and youth including caring for child survivors;
• Previous experience working in PSS, Psychosocial counselling, Child Protection, as well as in Community Based activities, youth engagement, advocacy and Psychosocial Support service provision;
• English working skills is mandatory and coordination and team management skills is required;
• Cognitive stand to respect differences of culture, opinion and lived experiences while upholding feminist, rights-based principles, survivor-centered and girls and women’s protection and empowerment;
• Highly organized and self-motivated, able to work efficiently independently, as well as working collaborative with others;

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 PSS Specialist Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply     
 
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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. 85,840 monthly Cost to the company. 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.

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The closing date:  24th July 2021

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