Title: Community Based Protection Officer
Company Name: The Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Preferably a university degree in social sciences, anthropology, sociology, human rights, law, international relations, psychology, or related fields
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 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
∎ Promote resiliency, and enhance the capacity, of Rohingya and Host communities to identify and mitigate protection concerns through community-based protection mechanisms by establishing community protection groups and Community Action Plans.
∎ Type of contract: National contract
∎ Employment Band: H
∎ Start date: As soon as possible
∎ Duty station: Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Mobilize and build strong rapport with Rohingya communities through consistent engagement with Community Protection Groups and adhering to dignified, culturally sensitive approaches
∎ Support Community Protection Groups by facilitating meaningful group dialogue and mentoring participants to self-identify protection concerns that affect their communities
∎ Capacity build Community Protection Groups to prioritize protection concerns and explore coping mechanisms and practical mitigation strategies
∎ Work closely with Community Protection Groups, with ongoing feedback from Senior Protection Officer and Team leader, to facilitate the development and implementation of sound Community Action Plans (CAP)
∎ Collaborate with CBP Senior Protection Officer and Team Leader on community protection group capacity building methods by collaborating on the development of participatory tools, awareness raising sessions and training materials
∎ Include the participation of beneficiaries and communities, particularly those most vulnerable or at-risk, with attention to gender and diversity, in all stages of the Community Action Plan (CAP) project cycle
∎ Conduct in-depth Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews
∎ Prepare daily and weekly reports of activities to be compiled for donor reporting; process procurement requests
∎ Work closely with DRC protection teams (GBV, Child Protection and General Protection units) and other DRC programs
Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience working or volunteering directly with vulnerable populations in Rohingya camp and Host community (2 years or more)
∎ Overall, 2 years of community engagement and outreach experience in protection department.
∎ Superior communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, and active listening capabilities, with diverse groups of people.
∎ Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
∎ Report writing in English
∎ LANGUAGES (indicate fluency level)
∎ Chittagonian and Bangla (Intermediate to advanced)
∎ English (Intermediate)
∎ ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES
∎ 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:
∎ Two bonuses per year
∎ Relocation allowance
∎ Mobile Allowance
∎ Leave Encashment
∎ Group life Insurance including Family
∎ Dental and Optical benefits
∎ Excellent Working Environment and opportunity to Growth
∎ Various learning and development platforms
Application Deadline: 20 Mar 2021
Company Information:
∎ 14 Mar 2021
∎ The Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com