Child Protection Specialist

(Based at Barisal 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:

The Child Protection is a key technical position for the project to reach all Project Outcomes specially strengthen referral system within schools and community. Engaging members of CBCPC, CWB & CMPC.
This position requires technical skills in developing technical guideline, training manual and conduction of training to the respective partner organizations. The position holder will be responsible for strengthening prevention and the responsiveness of the child protection systems and frameworks by promoting and enforcing Child Marriage Restraint Act 2017. She/he is responsible for monitoring Child protection programme quality, documentation and dissemination of project’s learning and good practices.

What we’re looking for:

We need a self-motivated and energetic individual with Master’s Degree preferably in development studies, or a related field. Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in child protection work, preferably with a focus on vulnerable or at-risk children in school and community.

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of child protection principles, international conventions, and local laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to address complex child protection and community-based Child protection system.
• Experience working with educational institutions, government agencies and other stakeholders
• Experience in following result framework of the project
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong data analytical and report writing skills, with the ability to lead data collection according to result framework.

How to apply:

To find out more details & apply instruction visit Child-protection-Specialist. Last date to apply online is 08 October 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 allowance range for this role is Tk. 108,589.00 to Tk. 135,736.00 (may vary based on experience).
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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