Technical Specialist-GEMS

(Based at Rangpur Divisional Office of Plan International Bangladesh)

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. 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.

Our organisation is transforming itself to meet the enormous challenge everywhere that we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals in our team, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls. With this backdrop, Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) has set the vision for 2030 as, ‘We will partner to empower girls and young women, to be heard, to live without fear of violence and to achieve their rights’. This change will enable us to deliver successfully on our global ambitions and significantly impact children’s rights and gender equality in Bangladesh.

The Role:

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 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 Master’s Degree preferably in Public Health, Nutrition or any other relevant subject from a reputed University. The person should have around 5 years of experience with technical position and implementing SRHR/Child Protection projects through partnership. Should have demonstrated skills in providing technical inputs for addressing CP and SRHR issues and the result chain of projects. In-depth understanding on gender dimension, gender equality and inclusion. Ability to lead implementation, monitoring and supervision of development projects. Excellent reporting skills. Exposure to community development especially in the child rights and SRHR.

How to apply:

To find out more details & apply instruction visit: Technical Specialist-GEMS. Last date to apply online is 17 June 2023. 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.

Monthly consolidated salary range for this role is Tk. 86,870.00 to Tk. 108,588.00 (may vary based on experience) along with other benefits i.e. Life Insurance, Hospitalization Insurance coverage along with Out Patient Treatment Benefit.

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.

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