Gender Specialist

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 Gender Specialist.

The Role

The Gender Specialist leads the integration of Gender, Diversity, Inclusion, and Protection (GDIP) principles across Rohingya Response and Nexus programming, ensuring gender-responsive and inclusive humanitarian action. The role provides strategic leadership in implementing the Gender in Emergencies Action Plan, strengthening staff and partner capacity, and embedding GDIP approaches across multi-donor projects in a complex operational environment. The position also plays a key role in resource mobilization through the development of high-quality, evidence-based funding proposals, represents Plan International Bangladesh in national, regional, and global coordination platforms, and upholds feminist, value-based leadership to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.

What we’re looking for 

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Women & Gender Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, or another relevant field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in gender-based program interventions, preferably within humanitarian or Rohingya response contexts.
• At least four (4) years of experience in Cox’s Bazar in protection interventions in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in providing gender-focused technical support in large and complex projects.
• Strong track record in proposal writing, concept note development, and business development.
• Advanced skills in donor liaison, proposal writing, and consortium coordination.

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.

Please Click on Role Profile of Gender Specialist for details of the job.

Last date to apply online is January 6, 2026 (Tuesday)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the selection process will commence once suitable candidates are identified. The successful candidate is expected to join by mid-January 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

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 role is (BDT 203,712 BDT – 254,640 BDT )  monthly CTC, along with other benefits, i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus (2), leave, group insurance, yearly medical check-up for the employee, 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 reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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.

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