ChildData Coordinator

Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Lead the Change

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 realize 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.

Plan International Bangladesh envisions 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. Our country strategy, launched in July 2020, focuses on empowering girls and young women to be heard, live without fear of violence, and achieve their rights. Our significant achievements to date include gender-transformative actions, humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis and natural disasters, climate and disaster resilience, building our evidence base, and effective advocacy from local to international levels, as well as evolving our partnership approach.

We are committed to supporting children and youth, especially girls and young women, throughout their journey from childhood to adulthood. Over the next six years, we will amplify and support the role of girls and youth from all identities in a greater social movement. This will enable them to step out of prescribed gender roles, break the poverty cycle, and manage acute shocks and stressors, including those brought about by climate change. To achieve this vision, PIB must ensure a high-quality, high-performing team to deliver world-class programmes.

The Role

The ChildData Coordinator will be responsible for providing product schedules, incoming and outgoing communication items for sponsorship communications to all sponsorship working areas; supervising an outsourced team for uploading and downloading data in corporate system; ensuring quality work from the outsourced team; validating data quality through random sampling; capacity development of the outsourced team, and providing ChildData reports to the management.

What we’re looking for

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Science /related subject from a recognized university.
2. At least 3 years’ experience in similar job in development and humanitarian organization. S/he has the experience of using various technological tools including MS Office package, data analyses and protection.
3. Handle PC, software for data analysis, presentation in multimedia and use of internet.
4. Good English writing skills for satisfactory response of National Organization Inquiries (NOIs).
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Committed for achieving target with quality
7. Achieving timeline
8. Meaningful communication.
9. Experience in data tracking and protection
10. High degree of organizational ability, working well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

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. If you are an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to be part of our journey and help shape a better future for children in Bangladesh.

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Location: Dhaka

Duration: 2 years

Application Closing Date: 03 February 2025

Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that we stand for. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Policy of Safeguarding. 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 these recruitment procedures.

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

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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