Associate Officer – Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS)

Job Description

Title: Associate Officer – Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS)

Company Name: ActionAid Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

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

Salary: --

Experience:

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

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Development Studies

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.

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

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in GBV prevention, women and girls programming, or community-based work.

• Experience working in WGSS or similar safe spaces preferred.

• Experience in humanitarian or refugee settings is an asset.

• Basic understanding of GBV prevention, women’s empowerment, and adolescent programming.

• Experience facilitating group sessions or recreational activities is desirable.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain safe and inclusive spaces.

Job Context
The Associate Officer – WGSS is responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation and management of Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS) activities. The role focuses on delivering and supporting WELP, Girl Shine, recreational activities, and ensuring the WGSS remains a safe, inclusive, and well-managed space for women and adolescent girls.
Key responsibilities include (not limited to)
1. WGSS Program Implementation

• Support implementation of WGSS-based programs, including WELP, Girl Shine, and structured recreational activities.

• Facilitate or co-facilitate group sessions and activities for women and adolescent girls in line with approved methodologies.

• Ensure activities are conducted in a safe, respectful, and participatory manner.

• Support implementation of activity schedules and daily WGSS plans.

2. WGSS Management and Operations

• Support day-to-day management of the WGSS, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and accessibility of the space.

• Monitor attendance, space usage, and adherence to WGSS operating procedures.

• Ensure WGSS materials, equipment, and resources are properly used and maintained.

• Support coordination of activity timings to avoid overlapping and overcrowding.

3. Community Engagement and Outreach

• Support outreach activities to encourage participation of women and girls in WGSS programs.

• Engage with community members, volunteers, and leaders to promote WGSS services.

• Support inclusive participation of diverse groups, including adolescents, survivors, and women with disabilities.

4. Volunteer Support and Supervision

• Support coordination and day-to-day guidance of WGSS volunteers and facilitators.

• Monitor volunteer attendance and participation during activities.

• Promote adherence to ActionAid’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding standards among volunteers.

5. Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of WGSS activities, attendance, and outputs.

• Collect feedback from participants to support program learning and improvement.

• Submit regular activity and WGSS status reports to the GBV Prevention Officer.

• Support monitoring visits, evaluations, and learning reviews.

6. Referral Support and Safe Disclosure

• Support safe and ethical handling of disclosures related to GBV or protection concerns.

• Refer cases to appropriate GBV or CP response services following established referral pathways.

• Always maintain confidentiality and survivor-centered approaches.

7. Safeguarding, Ethics, and Professional Conduct

• Uphold ActionAid’s safeguarding, PSEA, and child protection policies.

• Ensure WGSS activities do not expose participants to harm or risk.

• Report safeguarding concerns and incidents through established procedures.

• Maintain respectful and professional behavior with community members and colleagues.

8. Security and Staff Wellbeing

• Follow ActionAid security protocols and camp-level regulations.

• Participate in supervision, debriefing, and self-care activities.

• Contribute to a positive, safe, and supportive working environment.

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