Programme Specialist- Livelihood & Resilience

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 Programme Specialist-Livelihood & Resilience

The Role

The Programme Specialist-Livelihood and Resilience will provide overall strategic, technical and managerial leadership for the Livelihood and Resilience portfolio in Cox’s Bazar. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling quality programs focused on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), and overall community resilience building. The incumbent will lead strategic planning, project implementation, and resource mobilization efforts while ensuring integration of DRR and CCA across all sectors and programs.

This role also includes designing and managing MEAL frameworks, ensuring quality monitoring and evaluation, managing budgets, and leading proposal development and fundraising initiatives. The position requires strong technical expertise, program management acumen, and strategic leadership to promote sustainable and resilient livelihoods for vulnerable communities in Cox’s Bazar and surrounding areas. The position will work closely with the local partner, local government institutions, education stakeholders, adolescent and youth groups, and relevant government departments to ensure effective delivery of project objectives while strengthening evidence generation, learning, and sustainability

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Agriculture is mandatory
• Certification in Disaster Management, Climate Change, or a related field will be preferred
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in livelihood and resilience programming, including at least 3 years in a project management role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cox’s Bazar (Camp, host communities and other Upazilas) in preferably on climate resilience, DRR and livelihood initiatives (camp and host communities).
• Familiarity with BMZ and ANCP/DFAT funding mechanisms is preferred
• Knowledge of Rohingya context, refugee policies and humanitarian standards
• Proven experience in program design, proposal development, budget management, and donor compliance.
• In-depth understanding of climate-smart agriculture, market-based livelihoods, community resilience, and DRR/CCA integration.

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.

How to apply: 

To find out more details & apply instructions, visit: Programme Specialist-Livelihood & Resilience (Plan Career website vacancy link)

Last date to apply online is 15 October 20026

The selected candidate will receive an initial one (1) 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. 128,566-182,085) monthly CTC salary 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 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 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.

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