Child Protection Officer (PSS)
Job Description
Title: Child Protection Officer (PSS)
Company Name: Danish Refugee Council
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ University degree in Psychology or Social Work
Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world`s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened a main office in Cox`s Bazar, and a support/liaison office in Dhaka.
∎ POSITION PROFILE:
∎ DRC`s child protection activities in Cox`s Bazar include community-based child protection programming, case management and psychosocial support activities with children and adolescents, and awareness-raising activities in refugee camps in Cox`s Bazar district. DRC`s child protection program operates in close collaboration and coordination with DRC`s general protection and GBV program activities, as well as with shelter/NFI and site management (SMS) programs.
∎ the DRC Child Protection Psychosocial Support Officer, under the direct supervision of Senior Protection Officer (Team Leader) in Cox`s Bazar , is primarily responsible for providing psychosocial counselling to the project beneficiaries and targeted communities, case management, referrals and follow-up, awareness raising, liaising with government and other key stakeholders and conducting trainings.
∎ Type of contract: National
∎ Employment Band: H
∎ Start date: As soon as possible
∎ Duty station: Cox`s Bazar
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide individual and group psychosocial counselling to the project beneficiaries in project targeted refugee communities and/or at the DRC Child Protection multi-purpose Hub (community center) in refugee camps.
∎ Ensure professional psychological assessment and support for all beneficiary cases, and closely monitor and document the psychological recovery of cases.
∎ Provide referral of beneficiaries for additional assistance, as needed, to internal and external service providers.
∎ Conduct psychosocial information awareness raising sessions in the targeted communities.
∎ Engage the men and women of the community in discussions around children's rights and gender-based violence.
∎ Set up a monitoring system to evaluate the effectiveness and the impact of the planned individual and group psychological support on the beneficiaries.
∎ Support/give training to DRC staff on how to identify signs of possible abuse affecting the children at the center and encountered through outreach and awareness raising activities
∎ Support/give training to other local actors and community members on psychological first aid (PFA), identification and referral of persons in need of psychosocial support, including principles of working with children and survivors.
∎ Provide support in needs assessment surveys for future protection programming.
∎ Submit weekly progress reports of the activities to line manager.
∎ Perform other relevant duties, as needed or requested.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 2-3 years of work experience in psychological/psychosocial counseling, preferably with refugees.
∎ Demonstrated strong experience working with vulnerable clients, including survivors of SGBV and victims of child abuse.
∎ Strong knowledge of child-friendly interviewing techniques and communicating with children.
∎ Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.
∎ Understanding the psychosocial support needs of refugees in refugee camps
∎ Desirable:
∎ Knowledge and previous experience of the Rohingya refugee response in Bangladesh.
∎ Bengali language skills.
∎ Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
∎ Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
∎ Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
∎ Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
∎ Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC's vision and values
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ What we offer :
∎ Excellent Working Environment and opportunity to Growth
∎ Various learning and development platforms
∎ Two bonus per year
∎ Relocation allowance
∎ Mobile Allowance
∎ Leave Encashment
∎ Group life Insurance including Family
∎ Dental and Optical benefits
Application Deadline: 7 Jan 2021
Company Information:
∎ 8 Dec 2020
∎ Danish Refugee Council
∎ Address : Sayeman Heritage Residence (1st Floor), Sayeman Road, Baharchara, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Web : WWW.DRC.NGO
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 7th Jan 2021
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