Technical Officer-ECD
(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 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 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.

S/he will be responsible for the implementation of the ECD component targeting children aged 3-18. She/he will ensure the delivery and achievement of programme outputs in particular establishment of shared learning centre (slc), out-reach tutoring (ot), sbk support for the identification and mobilization of teachers/facilitators in displaced and host communities, support for teachers training, delivery of education activities for targeted children including psychosocial support and referral, delivery of learning and teaching material. S/he will communicate frequently with ECD Specialist for expenditure, reporting and donor compliance. She/he will take proactive stance in identifying and mitigating child protection related risk in the implementation of the project interventions and will represent plan at sub district level.

The role:

Assessment

  • Support education needs assessment as needed in intervention target areas;
  • Review, assess and update the education situation in areas affected by emergency (camps sites and host communities) (including, but not limited to depending on the context, access and barriers for vulnerable groups including girls and children with disabilities, barriers for teachers/facilitators, safe learning environment for children and teachers/facilitators, quality of learning and teaching, conflict sensitivity, community participation, etc.);
  • Highlight education related issues requiring an immediate or medium-term response and inform the ECD Specialist and Program Manager;
  • Assist in capacity building of field level/camp level staff or volunteers.

Response Management and Implementation

  • Track the progress of Education activities and provide regular update to the ECD Specialist. Visit programme/project sites on regular basis to supervise and ECD & learning related activities in the affected communities;
  • Participate in education programme review meeting at sub-district level;
  • Gather and provide information for progress reports to ensure timely implementation of ECD and learning activities;
  • Facilitate in identifying children out of school with plan to return to schools or the non-formal education system;
  • Document best practices and success stories for sharing the learnings;
  • Assist the ECD Specialist in data collection and storage;
  • Support the monitoring and reporting of major concerns on education and as well as child protection concerns inside and around the learning centres/spaces and
  • Ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality and accountability mechanisms. 

Staff Capacity Building

  • Design and facilitate capacity development activities/training for volunteers/facilitators in the areas of ECD.
  • Provide on-the-job coaching and support to the Facilitators, ALCMC, Mentors, Technical Officers-ECD (Plan International and partner organization) in technical aspects of the program and cluster coordination and
  • Prepare Training Manual/Module for conducting quality training and others.

Response Reporting & Evaluation

  • Support reporting and evaluation of EiE programmes outputs, outcomes and results achievement

Information and Co-ordination

  • Provide regular updates to the ECD Specialist on progress, priorities and constraints -verbally and written on an agreed and
  • Engage and follow up with relevant implementation staff

Child protection, gender equality and inclusion

  • 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

What we’re looking for:

Minimum Bachelor level educational qualification in Education, social studies or any relevant subject. Two years of experience in education sector. Experience in humanitarian settings is an asset. INGO work experience is preferred. Comprehensive understanding of the Humanitarian architecture of the Rohingya Response its operating and regulatory environment. Understanding general finance, administration and information management. Knowledge and understanding of Plan’s vision, mission values. In-depth understanding of Child Protection. Maintaining work relationships (internal/external). Communicating, one to one & in groups, written & verbal, presentations and reports in English; knowledge of Bangla would be necessary. Budget management and assessment of financial operations in humanitarian situations. Facilitation, negotiation and networking. Persuasion and ability to influence.

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: Technical Officer-ECD

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 will be as per Plan International HR policy. Along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.

Closing Date: 29th December 2022. This is a two years Project and selected candidate will get contract as per Plan International HR policy. 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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