Technical Officer

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

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected and mostly during crisis. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

Over the 30 years journey in Bangladesh, we envision 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.

Since 24 September 2017, Plan International has been responding to the Rohingya refugee influx in Cox’s Bazar with special focus on protecting girls and boys from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation; improving hygiene and sanitation; and restoring access to safe, quality, and inclusive education for refugee children and adolescents. Guided by our core values, we remain unwavering in our commitment to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls so that children, especially girls, and their communities can learn, lead, decide, and thrive. 

For the past three decades, our work in Bangladesh has made a significant impact, and we are now looking for a Technical Officer.

The Role

The Technical Officer will lead the field-level implementation of climate resilience, locally led adaptation, ecosystem restoration, youth green-skills development, and climate-smart livelihood interventions under the “Building Climate-Resilient, Environment-Sustainable Coastal Communities (ResCoast)” project in in Barguna under Plan International Bangladesh. Funded by Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) under its Mandatory Agriculture CSR Activities, the core objective of this project is to enhance the climate resilience and economic well-being of at-risk coastal communities by promoting locally led climate adaptation, sustainable green livelihoods, and improving community infrastructure.  This project aims to enhance the climate resilience and economic well-being of 1,815 direct vulnerable coastal households (with a strong focus on youth aged 18–24 and young women) across 6 resilient villages in Barguna Sadar Upazila.

The position will play a frontline implementation role by directly coordinating and facilitating project activities at community level, working closely with households, youth groups, producer groups, educational institutions, local government institutions, and community structures. The Technical Officer will ensure quality implementation of field activities through regular community engagement, technical accompaniment, hands-on facilitation, monitoring, documentation, and coordination with field facilitators.

The incumbent will support implementation of climate-smart agriculture practices, youth enterprise development, community resilience initiatives, Met Clubs, resilient learning spaces, ecosystem restoration activities, and market linkage interventions. The role will also ensure integration of safeguarding, gender equality and inclusion, accountability, and MEAL processes at field level.

What we’re looking for

• Climate-Adaptive Technical Specialist: A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Disaster Management, Environmental Science, or Development Studies—serving as the technical foundation to drive climate-smart agriculture, community resilience, and ecosystem restoration (exceptional, relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma).

• Field-Rooted Climate & Livelihoods Practitioner: Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the field-level execution of development, climate resilience, and livelihood projects, with a strong willingness and ability to travel extensively to remote, climate-vulnerable communities.

• Inclusive Community Mobilizer & Facilitator: A dynamic, hands-on professional with proven experience working directly with rural communities, youth, women's groups, and local institutions using participatory implementation and robust community mobilization approaches.

• Local Capacity Builder & Facilitator: An engaging communicator with strong facilitation skills in Bangla, uniquely capable of leading community trainings, awareness sessions, and group-based educational interventions.

• Field Operations & Digital Navigator: A detail-oriented executor skilled in field-level data collection, implementation tracking, and monitoring, paired with basic report writing skills and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications.

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. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that to achieve lasting impact, we must invest in those who make it possible. We are guided by a values-based leadership framework rooted in feminist leadership principles.

If you are a committed and values-driven professional with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to join our journey and help shape a better future for children in Bangladesh.

To know more about the position, please follow the link: Technical Officer

Location: Barguna, Bangladesh

Deadline: Last date to apply online is 02 June 2026

The selected candidate will receive an initial one-year contract for this position, with a high possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds. Only Bangladeshi citizens are eligible to apply.

Salary package for this position is BDT 55,020.00 – 65,000.00 monthly Cost to the Company along with other benefits, i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, leave, group insurance, yearly medical check-up for employees, mobile allowance, parental leave and day care facilities.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all, especially women and people living with disability, and gender diverse communities. We promote a competitive salary, a female-friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased, and easy to work with) and equal opportunity, which means equal access to career progression, leadership roles or upskilling programs.

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Safeguarding Policy and Preventing Sexual Harassment and Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA) 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 the recruitment procedures. Plan International is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide appropriate support for applicants with disabilities upon request. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (within the vacancy timeframe) by emailing Career.Bangladesh@plan-international.org

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

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