Job Description

Title: Child Protection and Youth Development Coordinator

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Advanced master's degree (in case of bachelor's degree, number of years of relevant work experience will be factored) in Child Rights/ Gender/ Social Work/ Social Science/ Human Rights/ Education/ Public Health or other relevant field or the equivalent in professional work

Experience Requirements:
∎ 7 to 9 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Program Brief: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world`s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.
∎ The IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since the IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women`s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Recently IRC has also introduced two new programs: Protection Rule of Law (PRoL) and Education. Through 2018, the IRC`s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox`s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC will grow over time its geographic coverage within Cox`s bazar and to other parts of the country, thus expand its` networks and partnerships around emergency preparedness and response work, reach beyond the Rohingya refugees, also targeting the vulnerable host groups in Cox`s Bazar and other parts of Bangladesh.
∎ Purpose:The CP Coordinator will provide technical leadership and oversight across all CP programming in IRC Bangladesh; will conduct regular technical visits to CP teams working in all program areas to ensure that interventions are technically sound, in-line with international standard methodologies, and are appropriately meeting the needs and priorities of children, adolescents, and caregivers in target communities. This position is responsible for programmatic resource development and advocacy related to IRC`s CP programming and overall strategic direction of the CP program.
∎ Country: Bangladesh
∎ Department: Child Protection
∎ Contract length: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Cox`s Bazar Office.
∎ Reporting to: Senior Integrated Protection Coordinator
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Program Management and Support:
∎ Jointly with Sr. Program Coordinator Sr. Managers and Managers, develop new concept notes, and proposals which are technically sound.
∎ Take part in regular Project Cycle Meetings, including inception meeting, Project implementation meetings, closure meeting, lesson learnt meetings etc. for technical oversight.
∎ Ensure that the implementation team is fully oriented on the project design, activities, LFA, and other pertinent details.
∎ Jointly with Sr. Program Coordinator to develop capacity building plan on various aspects of CP and ensure implementation of the same.
∎ Technical Oversight & Support:
∎ Seeking guidance from Senior Integrated Protection Coordinator, and Technical Advisors based in HQ, Lead on, and provide technical oversight, advice, and guidance on, all aspects of the CP programming, ensuring high quality in-line with standard methodologies and international standards.
∎ In coordination with the MEAL coordinator, ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in place for appropriate analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy.
∎ Ensure regular collaboration and communication with other units and functions including Health, Women's Protection & Empowerment (WPE), Education, and Protection to ensure integrated programming components are highly functional and grounded in standard methodology across both sectors.
∎ Program Development:
∎ Lead the development of child protection strategy ensuring processes that incorporate input from CP field teams, other sectors, and key external partners.
∎ Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall country program strategic direction.
∎ Undertake continued assessment of external context and factor in to inform and update strategy and program.
∎ In coordination with Grants Coordinator, lead proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through planning and program design with relevant field-based staff, to ensure technical standards are taken into considering before submission.
∎ Identify strategic partners (implementing partner; technical partner etc.) for potential collaboration and take part in partnership assessment process (due diligence) to select optimum partners.
∎ Coordinate with other IRC sectors (i.e., WPE, Health, Education) to provide relevant input and support enhancing the protection and empowerment of women and girls
∎ Coordination, Representation and Advocacy:
∎ Dedicatedly participate in, and contribute to, coordination meetings and working groups, specifically the CP sub-sector coordination group and other related task forces
∎ Dedicatedly build strong working alliances with other international and national actors/organizations working on CP related advocacy.
∎ Dedicatedly develop and maintain effective working relationships with other key partners, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors, maintaining IRC as a key contributor to addressing CP issues in the crisis.
∎ Dedicatedly seek to establish and develop partnerships and collaborate with the national entities working for child rights and initiatives to strengthen the response for child rights and safety.
∎ Ensure IRC's active contribution in all coordination forums at local level (sub districts and camps).
∎ Other:
∎ Consistently and dedicatedly monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams, promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment.
∎ Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 7 to 9 or more years of experience in Child Protection
∎ Experience in directly supporting child survivors of violence
∎ Deep understanding of the impact and dynamics of men's violence against children, and proven grounding in child-centered, anti-oppressive practice
∎ Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
∎ Demonstrated coordination, networking and relationship building skills with key partners including government, donors, INGOs, national and local organizations, UN agencies
∎ Demonstrated experience in successfully leading, building, and strengthening a program team of 60+ staff in a dynamic, challenging and changing context
∎ Proven experience in supervising, mentoring, and building capacity of national staff
∎ Strong experience, knowledge and skills in participatory methods and community development
∎ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Salary:
∎ Tk. 242528 (Monthly)
∎ Remuneration Package: Gross Salary: BDT 242,528 (Per Month),

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Retention Benefits: 2 (Two) Basic salaries in a year, eligible after 6 months of service, Gratuity: As per Policy, Health and Life Insurance. Mobile Allowance: as per policy)

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2022

Company Information:
∎ 23 Mar 2022
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Category: NGO/Development