Senior Project Manager
Combatting Early Marriage in Bangladesh (CEMB) Project
(Based at Bangladesh Country Office)

Being a part of Plan International Bangladesh means having an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

We are dedicated to work with integrity and passion, relentlessly focus on making a positive change in children and young people’s lives. Our pledge to take responsibility every day 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.

Plan International Bangladesh is currently completing its 4th Country Strategy and will enter the 5th Country Strategy from July 2020 with a vision that ‘We will partner to empower girls and young women, to be heard, to live without fear of violence and to achieve their rights’. The project will also support one of our programme objectives, which aims at challenging gender norms at the family and community level to nurture safe place for girls and young women’s aspirations.

In line with our vision and programme objectives, we have developed a project titled “Combating Early Child Marriage in Bangladesh (CEMB)” funded by Global Affairs Canada. The CEMB Project supports the Government of Bangladesh’s commitment from the 2014 Global Girls’ Summit to: create a National Plan of Action to eliminate Child Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) below 15; reduce by a third marriages below 18 years by 2021; and end all CEFM by 2041. It will promote the progressive provisions of the Child Marriage Restraint Act (CMRA) 2017 and envisions close cooperation with the Ministry of Women & Children Affair, Ministry of Education, a2i and other relevant stakeholders to contribute in implementation of NPA for Adolescent Health strategy in Bangladesh. The initiative is also fully aligned with the goals set by the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) governments through the regional South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children (SAIEVAC). 

The role and Scope:

• Deliver national component of the project while providing oversight support to ensure quality delivery of district model.
• Lead the implementation of this project and provide both technical and managerial support to the project team in the field.
• Effectively manage and guide the project in collaboration with Divisional offices, implementing partner NGOs, two to three ministries and other stakeholders at National, Divisional and district levels. 
•  Ensure that the learnings of the project effectively influence the national plan of action to combat child marriage in Bangladesh and inform Plan’s approach to tackle child marriage in Bangladesh and globally.
• Lead, organize and ensure quality as agreed with donor to ensure synchronized project implementation.
• Oversee all project management, administration, procurement, financial and human resource management according to Plan International and donor rules and regulations.
• Develop financial reports in coordination with the Project team, M&E, Finance, HR and admin teams to share with the donor.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member with Masters’ degree and at least 5-6 years’ experience of managing grants project, preferably on rights and protection of children, girls and young people.  Must have all aspects of managerial experience including managing large project budgets. Experience in developing project planning, implementation guidelines, complex decision-making and leading a multi-disciplinary team. As the project works with national NGOs and govt. bodies, so s/he must have proven experience of working in partnership with national & local NGOs and government bodies and also need the experience in representation and negotiation with governments and donors.

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: Senior Project Manager- CEMB and should apply online by 6 June 2020. Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we will be shortlisting on an ongoing basis so would encourage early applications     

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.

Salary Package: BDT.  1,55,505.00 (monthly) along with other benefits i.e.,. hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Safeguarding policy of Children and Young People   

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