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Director – Humanitarian & Resilience
(Based in the Country Office in Dhaka)

Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Make a Lasting Impact!

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 realize 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.

Plan International Bangladesh envisions a 2030 where children and youth, particularly girls and young women, are recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and can make decisions about their lives. Our country strategy, launched in July 2020, focuses on empowering girls and young women to be heard, live without fear of violence, and achieve their rights. Our significant achievements to date include gender-transformative actions, humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis and natural disasters, climate and disaster resilience, building our evidence base, and effective advocacy from local to international levels, as well as evolving our partnership approach.

We are committed to supporting children and youth, especially girls and young women, throughout their journey from childhood to adulthood. Over the next six years, we will amplify and support the role of girls and youth from all identities in a greater social movement. This will enable them to step out of prescribed gender roles, break the poverty cycle, and manage acute shocks and stressors, including those brought about by climate change. To achieve this vision, PIB must ensure a high-quality, high-performing team to deliver world-class programmes.

The Role

As the Director - Humanitarian and Resilience at Plan International Bangladesh you will be responsible for leading and managing the Humanitarian Action and Resilience Programme. On this role your aim should be to empower girls and young women in the community and promote climate resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives, as well as enhance organizational readiness of Plan International to respond in any crises. You will have to ensure that all actions are aligned with Plan International’s global strategy, regional priority and the country-specific context.

You will take the lead role of ensuring support and collaboration with other teams of Plan International Bangladesh. This approach ensures supporting and fostering collaboration of team members from different programmes and operational hubs to work collectively delivering the country strategies ambition and value proposition.

As the Director - Humanitarian and Resilience you will need to work very closely with the Director – Programme to enhance surge capacity and mainstream DRR and resilience; Director Business, Partnership and Innovation on business acquisition and quality assurance; the Director Finance and Operations on operational and risk & compliance issues; the Director Influencing, Campaigns and Communications and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research Team

What we’re looking for

Experienced Leader: Proven track record in programme management, preferably within the development or humanitarian sectors.

Strategic Thinker:
Ability to set ambitious goals and develop innovative strategies to achieve them.

Effective Communicator:
Strong communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and drive advocacy efforts.

Inclusivity Champion:
Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and practicing feminist principles in leadership.

Financial Acumen:
Experience in managing large budgets and ensuring financial compliance.

Collaborative Partner:
Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners, building strong networks for proagram success.

Why Join Us?

Joining Plan International means engaging in impactful work that transforms lives and promotes equality. As part of our global network, you will have opportunities for international collaboration and continuous professional development. We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment where every team member is empowered to thrive. If you are an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to be part of our journey and help shape a better future for children in Bangladesh.

How to apply:

To find out more details & apply instruction visit: Director – Humanitarian & Resilience. Last date to apply online is 03 August , 2024. Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that we stand for.

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Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Safeguarding Policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never ask for any fees through mobile banking or send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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. Experiences and skills are flexible for people from gender diverse communities.

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