Officer-Literacy

Job Description

Title: Officer-Literacy

Company Name: Plan International Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years

• Bachelor/Honors

University degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related fields

• At least 3 years

• Good knowledge and understanding of literacy module, Do No Harm principles and other humanitarian standards, including child protection minimum standards (CPMS)

• Strong understanding of literacy and numeracy development frameworks.

• Minimum of three years’ experience in education-related projects, especially in humanitarian settings.

• Knowledge of child safeguarding and gender-responsive education practices.

• Well planned and organized, comfortable to lead on project implementation, and demonstrates initiative in problem-solving and decision making

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills

• Strong leadership skills, ability to support and train staff, and to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner

• Experience in designing and delivering training and other capacity-building initiatives at field level.

• A positive and friendly personality who collaborates well with others, works with trustworthiness and integrity, and has a clear commitment to Plan`s core values and humanitarian principles

• An understanding of child safeguarding and equality for girls

• Fluency in English and Bangla (both reading and writing)

Desirable:

• Prior experience of working in the greater Chittagong Division

• Experience in refugee or displaced persons’ literacy & numeracy programs.

• Familiarity with literacy program methodologies or tools.

• Proficiency in Rohingya or Chittagonian languages.

• Prior experience of working in Basic and Functional Literacy intervention

• Knowledge of Chittagonian or Rohingya

• Experience in humanitarian settings, particularly with refugees or IDPs

• Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere, and the Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct

The role:

As part of its response to the Rohingya crisis in Cox’s Bazar, Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) implements a variety of programs, including literacy interventions, to address the needs of children and youth in the camps and host communities. The Officer – Literacy will support implementing literacy-focused interventions in the field, ensuring alignment with Plan International’s policies and donor requirements. This role emphasizes building foundational literacy skills, enhancing community engagement, and promoting child-friendly education practices while adhering to global humanitarian standards.

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Salary Package for this role as per P&C policy along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit, fund, festival Bonus, leave, insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.