Field Facilitator - Child Protection

Job Description

Title: Field Facilitator - Child Protection

Company Name: Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF)

Vacancy: 5

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Work, Sociology, Education, or a related field; candidates currently pursuing their degree with relevant field experience will also be considered.

• 1 to 2 years

• Age At least 25 years

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of field-level experience working with children, preferably within NGOs/INGOs or community-based programs.
• Prior experience in child protection, education, or community mobilization is preferred.
• Willingness to work extensively at the field/community level.
• Basic understanding of child rights and child protection principles.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, especially with children and communities.
• Good communication skills in both Bangla and English.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with children, families, and community members.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail in record-keeping.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to child wellbeing.
• Ability to work independently in field settings with minimal supervision.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) is a leading national organization working to promote and protect the rights of workers across both formal and informal sectors. Since its establishment, BLF has championed the cause of decent work, social justice, occupational health and safety, gender equality, freedom of association, and climate-resilient and just transitions in Bangladesh’s labour landscape. With strong collaboration with trade unions, civil society, development partners, and government institutions, BLF implements a wide range of programs and advocacy initiatives that empower workers, improve working conditions, and influence public policy.

Position Overview:

The Field Facilitator is responsible for the field-level implementation of the ILO-supported project, “Reduction of Child Labour in Informal Ready-Made Garment (RMG) Sector at Keraniganj Upazila”. The role will facilitate community awareness and mobilization activities, support engagement with children, parents/guardians, workers, Ostad, community leaders, and other local stakeholders, and supervise non-formal education activities at the field level. The position will also facilitate the functioning of tower-based Child Labour Elimination Committees (CLECs), coordinate stakeholder participation in project activities, and conduct regular field-level monitoring and documentation in line with approved work plans, project guidelines, and organizational policies.

Preferred Job Description/Responsibility

Supervision of Non-Formal Education (NFE) Centres

• Supervise NFE teachers and day-to-day operations of assigned Non-Formal Education Centres, ensuring quality of teaching and safe learning environments.
• Monitor student attendance and follow up on children at risk of dropping out of NFE sessions, coordinating with teachers and families to ensure retention and completion.
• Support teacher coordination meetings and refresher training sessions.

Tower-Based Awareness Campaigns and Community Mobilization

• Support tower-based campaigns to enhance knowledge and increase awareness among factory owners, supervisors and workers on child rights, child labour issues and employer responsibilities.
• Support sensitization meetings with factory owners on legal working hours and safe working conditions for adolescent workers (14-18 years).
• Distribute IEC (information, education, communication) materials on child rights and safeguarding.
• Support broader community mobilization for sensitization, campaigns and awareness activities.
• Lead age-appropriate awareness and sensitization sessions for children, covering the identification of hazardous work, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), and safe, legally compliant workplaces, as a trained Field Facilitator.
• Mobilize parents, community leaders, and local stakeholders to participate in child protection activities.
• Support birth registration and other child rights promotion initiatives as needed.

Tower-Based Child Labour Elimination Committee (CLEC) Support

• Support meetings with tower management to secure cooperation for the formation and operationalization of Tower-Based CLECs.
• Support monthly advisory meetings with Tower-Based CLECs and guide their routine tower-based monitoring.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain field-level activity records, attendance sheets, and reporting formats.
• Submit regular activity and progress reports to the Project Officer.
• Support data collection for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Competitive monthly salary (based on qualifications and experience). Festival bonuses, travel allowance, communication support as per BLF HR policy. Professional development opportunities including training, conferences, and networking. A vibrant and inclusive work environment driven by impact, innovation, and social justice.