Project Manager_BMZ - Teknaf, Bangladesh - Plan International

Description

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.

The role:

Under the "Youth from host communities and Rohingya Camps in Cox's Bazar as Agents of Change" project, PIB has been allocated funds for activities related to child protection, education, and Livelihood focusing on vulnerable children, adolescent girls and boys, young women and men. PIB is seeking a Project Manager who will oversee and manage the smooth operation and implementation of the identified project activities, and also line manage the project staff through partnership implementation modalities on time, on budget and with quality. This includes line management of technical specialists, coordinator of livelihood, protection and education and to meet with donor compliance and the needs of the community and children. The project manager will ensure quality delivery and achievement of project objectives and results, and will be responsible for reporting, following up with partner, supporting monitoring compliance and regular monitoring of project achievements. The role requires close collaboration with other project teams.

What we're looking for:

University degree in Development studies/Social Sciences or equivalent degree in related field. At least 5 years' experience managing complex humanitarian and/or development programs while 3 years managerial experience in livelihood/education/child protection including strong project management, budget management and analysis skills. Well planned and organized, comfortable to lead on project implementation and demonstrates initiative in problem-solving and decision making. Well-developed written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills. Strong leadership skills, able to support and train staff and to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner. Experience of designing and delivering training and other capacity building initiatives with a variety of audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Fluency in English and Bangla (both reading and writing). Prior experience of working in greater Chittagong Division. Knowledge of Chittagonian or Rohingya. Experience in humanitarian settings, particularly with refugees or IDPs. Experience of conducting livelihood, education and CP needs assessments. Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere and the Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct. Experience in managing humanitarian projects in EiE/CPiE/livelihood. Familiar with Plan International. Familiar with the Federal German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) funded project.

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

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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 for this role is BDT. 147,106 to BDT. 183,883 fixed monthly Cost to the company. Along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, Festival Bonus, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.

Closing Date: 25th October 2023. Project duration up to 30th November 2025 and selected candidate will get initially one-year contract for this position and highly possibility for extension based on performance. 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. Only Bangladeshi citizen are eligible for apply.

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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