Programme Specialist - Education

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 – Education

The Role

Programme Specialist – Education will lead and manage the education portfolio of Plan International Bangladesh (PIB), overseeing direct and partner-led projects to ensure quality implementation, results, and sustainability. The role includes providing technical support, developing plans and products, building capacity, monitoring progress, and mobilizing resources while strengthening PIB’s presence in Bangladesh’s education sector. The incumbent will design and scale inclusive YEE projects in coordination with partners and stakeholders, advocate for policy change, and ensure effective collaboration with programme advisors, institutions, and like-minded organizations. A key focus will be mainstreaming gender and inclusion across the project cycle, applying quality benchmarks, generating evidence-based interventions, and ensuring documentation, learning, and dissemination.

What we’re looking for 

• Master’s degree in Education or a related subject. Professional certification in Early Childhood Development (ECD) will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years in education programmes, including at least 5 years with INGOs in multicultural, value-driven environments, with experience in managing projects, including budget.
• In-depth expertise on the Bangladesh education context with experience developing programme tools and technical resources for education programmes.
• Proven experience in capacity building and providing technical support to local partners.
• Expertise in project planning, results-based monitoring, community consultation, and youth engagement.
• Proven skills in preparing high-quality donor narratives and financial reports
• Skilled in using relevant software and tools for programme management.
• Fluent in Bangla and English, with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Basic understanding of gender-transformative programming and value-based leadership.

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.

Click here for Role Profile: Programme Specialist – Education

Last date to apply online is 27 September 2025

The selected candidate is expected to join by mid-November 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.  The selected candidate will receive an initial two-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 147106.00 – 183883.00) monthly Cost to the Company (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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