Technical Specialist-Literacy
(Based at Ukhiya Office, Cox's Bazar)

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 EiE team.

Technical Specialist-Literacy will be responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance on literacy instruction and programming across all of Plan International’s EiE interventions in the Rohingya Influx Response. S/he will be part of and coordinate with the other EiE Quality Team members of technical specialists, and accordingly communicate with the EiE field team members, the Education Sector, partners and government officials at local level. She/he will provide support for development and/or adaptation of training packages, supplementary learning materials and tools, primarily – but not exclusive to – leading on the development of Teaching Reading instructional guidance. S/he will provide training to staff at all levels including sector-wide trainings and support the structure, planning and execution of activities supporting reading and literacy promotion, including circulation of storybooks and Reading Festivals. S/he will create training and programming that will be gender transformative, promoting quality learning opportunities for girls to thrive; and take proactive stance in identifying and mitigating child protection related risk in the implementation of the EiE interventions.

The role:

Program Design & asssement

• Work in close collaboration with Lead Education, EiE Technical Advisor and other Technical Specialists to ensure that emergency interventions build upon each other and link in to longer-term programming.
• Support the design of high-quality Literacy interventions including concept notes and log frame for new funding opportunities and inputs during proposal development as required.
• Adapt and develop learning packages, training packages, tools, learning materials, guidelines for literacy enhancement program with the guidance of EiE Technical Advisor and Lead Education including field tests.
• Review and reinforce ongoing operational research components on literacy in EiE projects.
• Contribute to overall review and support of the education situation in areas affected by emergency with regard to literacy (including, but not limited to – depending on the context, access and barriers for vulnerable groups including girls and children with disabilities, barriers for teachers, safe learning environment for children and teachers, quality of learning and teaching, conflict sensitivity, community participation).
• Ensure EiE project design are aligned with identified needs and key cross cutting priorities including gender, inclusion, protection, DRR, and conflict sensitivity.

Technical Support and Quality Program Implementation

• Lead ToTs for Plan and Partner staff on literacy instruction in addition to planning, following up on and directly supporting subsequent trainings rollout.
• Support on activities and field work & EiE Project Managers, Technical Coordinators and Technical Officers and partner organization for program planning and effective implementation.
• Plan and conduct frequent field visits to affected areas to monitor learning activities, training follow-up, identify opportunities, constraints and any adjustments needed for staff training or other technical support, coaching and mentoring guidance to team members.
• Take active part in capacity building of Plan International and education partners staff as relevant to ongoing programme implementation, including facilitator/teacher training and assessment strategies in line with Education Sector standards and approaches in the response.
• Support and build capacity of staff and volunteers for community engagement initiatives, i.e. community meetings, teacher circles, and other forms of effective and inclusive communication between Plan’s staff and targeted beneficiaries.
• Review programme documents and progress reports to ensure timely implementation of early learning, basic education and learning activities.
• Ensure that EiE interventions are aligned with the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies Minimum Standards (INEE MS) and other existing global guidelines and tools for EiE.
• Provide support to Plan staff and partner with the tools and guidance necessary to implement activities in line with humanitarian principles, INEE MS and principles relevant to their technical area and ensure any departures are documented.

Assessment, MonitoritnG, Evaluation and Accountability

• Support education program needs assessment and study as needed in intervention target areas.
• Highlight education related issues requiring an immediate or medium-term response and inform to the Lead Education.
• Assist the Lead Education and EiE Technical Advisor in developing appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems for EiE interventions in collaboration with the MER&A Specialist/team at Cox’s Bazar.
• Ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality and accountability mechanisms.
• Support the documentation of best practices and success stories for learning interventions, and develop case studies and reports of project innovation and successes.
• Review programme documents and progress reports to ensure quality reporting, and timely reports on EiE projects in compliance with internal and donor requirements.
• Support and coordinate the monitoring and reporting of major concerns on education, child protection and safeguarding issues inside and around the learning facilities.

CoordinATion and External Representation

• Support the Education Sector Technical Working Group in ongoing review of materials and guidance.
• Support the Education Sector Technical Working Group in ongoing review of materials and guidance.
• Actively contribute to EiE coordination mechanisms including the Education Sector Technical Working Group, and relevant platforms to his/her technical sector, and facilitate communication and incorporation of input from beneficiaries and field staff.
• Work with the key emergency staff focused on education, ECD, child protection, gender, inclusion and others, to support integrated programming that meets the multi-sectoral needs of affected children in the response.
• Provide regular updates to the Lead Education, EiE Technical Advisor and emergency team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency.

GENERAL

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant implementation standards and guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures

What we’re looking for:

University degree in Education, Social Sciences or related field. Proven technical competence and minimum 3 years’ experience working on projects with a literacy enhancement focus, including delivering trainings, developing materials and field support for reading instruction/literacy enhancement. Experience with participatory and inclusive approaches to education, preferably in emergency/humanitarian settings, and a practical understanding INEE MS, Core Humanitarian Standard commitments and the Do No Harm principles. Multiple language skills are desirable. Fluency in English is necessary; Burmese and/or Chittagonian would be an asset.

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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How to apply:

To find out more details and apply visit: Career Opportunities: Technical Specialist-Literacy

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. 85,840 fixed 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.

Closing Date: 15th January 2022.  Project duration up to December 31’2022 for this position and highly possibility for extension. 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.

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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