Programme Specialist - SRHR

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.

In Bangladesh, we have set our vision for 2030 as, ‘We will partner to empower girls and young women, to be heard, to live without fear of violence and to achieve their rights’. We have started the new country strategy in July 2020 aiming to achieve this exciting and ambitious vision. This would require the organization to have an effective, efficient and committed workforce willing to challenge the prevailing status quo, engaging men, women, boys, youth people, especially girls and bringing the best out of all to create synergy for movement at all levels – from community to national, and beyond.

The Role:

In accord with the 8th Five Year Plan (FYP) of the Government of Bangladesh, our SRHR programme will focus to deliver age-appropriate, scientific and developmental information on SRHR to strengthen young people’s knowledge, attitudes, and skills on SRHR, including body development, pregnancy, sexuality, relationships, harmful practices, and other forms of GBV. We will support family and community dialogue on SRHR, harmful practices, sexual violence, intimate partner violence and positive masculinities related to SRHR; support development and implementation of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in schools and alternative learning spaces, including technical support to teachers and instructors; enhance the capacities of facilities and health service providers to offer adolescent, gender-responsive and inclusive services, including in emergency contexts; ensure meaningful youth participation in improving adolescent-friendly facilities and gender-responsive SRHR services and information; strengthen the capacities of young women, adolescents in preparedness, early actions in disaster and climate resilient to their SRHR needs; support young women and adolescents in any emergencies affected by humanitarian crisis to address GBV and SRHR. We will double down on our commitment to promote dialogue on SRHR to challenge stereotypical attitudes, harmful practices and expectations around sexuality and reproduction among the parents, caregivers, traditional and religious leaders, service providers and teachers.

The Programme specialist - SRHR will be a key player in Programme team of Plan International Bangladesh (PIB). This position will be responsible to oversee the implementation of multiple projects as well as develop plan of activities, implement in field through partners, monitoring the quality implementation and results, support in mobilizing resource for the long-term sustainability and will ensure PIB becomes an active player in SRHR and advocating for reducing child marriage  in Bangladesh. This role will also provide technical input and support to PIB’s other programmes to ensure the integration of SRHR in all programmes. Under direct supervision of deputy director, programme  and matrix reporting relationship to SRHR programme advisor, this position holder is responsible to coordinate with project partners and stakeholders to ensure high quality programme and project outputs and outcome delivered in a timely manner. The incumbent will have excellent policy advocacy skills, maintain close coordination/functional relationship with Plan’s programme advisors, institutions/departments, stakeholders and like-minded organizations for better quality implementation. S/he will be responsible for conducting & monitoring training/campaign, advocacy interventions to ensure programme quality, documentation and dissemination of Programme’s learning and good practices.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant academic degree in health, public health, social science, development studies, or a relevant field;
• At least 8 years of Proven track record of project management specifically on sexual & reproductive health rights programming. Out of these 8 years least 5 years’ experience of working in INGO and should have strong familiarity of working in multi-cultural value based working environment
• Strong technical knowledge on SRHR issues and programmes based in Bangladesh context
• Demonstrated knowledge on program and project planning, result based monitoring, community consultation, youth engagement
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in managing budget
• Must have excellent and proven donor narrative and financial reporting skills;
• Strong working knowledge and use relevant software, tools and other platforms for effective management;
• Demonstrated experience and skills in conducting capacity building initiatives for local partners on SRHR;
• Excellent reading, writing, speaking and presentation skill in both Bangla and English is essential;
• Excellent and demonstrated skills as a team player, team builder and collaborative and constructive co-worker
• Solid understanding of the social, political, and economic issues affecting child early marriage, demonstrated experience of, and commitment to, both mainstreaming gender within programmes, as well as directly promoting gender transformation and girls’ rights throughout programme implementation and organizational practices.
• Strong willingness of extensive travel
• Large degree of self-management, including proven ability to plan workload and demonstrate accountability for outputs
• Must have basic understanding on gender transformative programming and value-based leadership

Click here to check the detailed job description: Programme Specialist - SRHR.

Location: Bangladesh Country Office

Duration: One year from the date of joining with possibility of extension

Application Closing Date: 11 March 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.

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