Associate Officer – SASA! Together

Job Description

Title: Associate Officer – SASA! Together

Company Name: ActionAid Bangladesh

Vacancy: 6

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Women Studies, Social Work

• Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Human Rights, Humanities, or a related field. Significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience working with NGOs or social development programs, preferably in Cox’s Bazar humanitarian settings.

• Experience supporting community-based programs, especially GBV prevention initiatives, is highly desirable.

• Strong teamwork and coordination skills in dynamic and challenging environments.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor volunteers and support capacity-building activities.

• Basic understanding of program planning, implementation, and monitoring systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of feminist principles and gender equality frameworks.

• Fluency in Bangla and English; knowledge of Rohingya or Chittagonian is an asset.

Key responsibilities include (not limited to)
1. Program Implementation: 50%

• Support the implementation of the SASA! Together methodology with Community Leaders (CL), Local Activists (LA), and Institutional Allies (IA), ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Facilitate training sessions for CLs, LAs, and IAs on the SASA! Together methodology using established training modules.

• Monitor sessions conducted by Community Leaders (CL), Local Activists (LA), and Institutional Allies (IA) to assess progress and track changes within the community.

• Assist in data collection activities, including inputting information into KoBo tools, conducting focus group discussions (FGDs), community assessments, surveys, and consultations in camps.

• Work closely with community leaders and activists to prevent violence against women and promote gender equality.

• Support the implementation of training programs and workshops for institutional strengthening with a focus on GBV prevention and risk mitigation.

• Contribute to developing and implementing activities that address safeguarding standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members and participants.

• Demonstrate strong commitment to gender equality, GBV prevention, inclusion of gender-diverse populations, and economic empowerment of women and youth.

• Carry out additional tasks assigned by the supervisor to support effective program implementation.

2. Reporting and Documentation: 20%

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports for assigned project locations, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely completion.

• Maintain comprehensive and organized records of activity observations, community change trackers, training sessions, and assessments.

• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting of project outcomes.

• Support the compilation of reports for donors, management, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements.

• Ensure all documentation complies with safeguarding and ethical standards.

3. Coordination and Communication: 20%

• Support effective communication and coordination among team members to ensure smooth implementation of activities.

• Serve as a focal point for field-level communication related to SASA! Together activities.

• Liaise and maintain regular communication with community leaders, activists, and other stakeholders to support smooth program operations.

• Build and maintain working relationships with CiC, site management, service providers, and protection actors to strengthen GBV prevention initiatives.

• Participate in coordination meetings and provide updates on program progress when required.

• Ensure clear and timely communication within the team to support effective activity implementation.

4. Mentoring and Supervision: 10%

• Provide day-to-day supervision to volunteers and assigned Community Leaders (CLs), Local Activists (LAs), and Institutional Allies (IAs).

• Provide need-based mentorship and guidance to volunteers and team members to strengthen their skills and knowledge.

• Identify performance gaps and support learning through formal and informal orientation sessions.

• Monitor the performance of assigned team members and provide constructive feedback.

• Foster a supportive and collaborative working environment.

• 5. Embedding Feminist Leadership Principles and Anti-Racism Practices: 10%

• Demonstrate Feminist Leadership Principles in daily work and interactions.

• Support awareness-building among team members to promote feminist values and inclusive practices.

• Promote anti-racism practices and ensure personal and team actions reflect equity and inclusion principles.

• Monthly Gross Salary with other admissible benefits such as mobile & internet allowance, medical benefit, group life insurance etc