Title: Gender-based Violence (GBV) Specialist
Company Name: Danish Refugee Council
Vacancy: --
Age: Na
Job Location: Cox`s Bazar
Salary: --
Experience:
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Rights, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline.
Advanced degree such as Masters or a combination of disciplines, is advantageous.
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 an area office in Cox’s Bazar, and a country office in Dhaka.
POSITION PROFILE
The Protection/GBV Specialist is responsible for providing technical supervision and quality assurance to DRC’s GBV programmes in Cox’s Bazar and support to DRC’s local partners. This role emphasizes capacity building for DRC staff, partners, and communities to strengthen GBV prevention and response interventions. The Protection Specialist will support the Project/Protection Manager, Protection Coordinator, and Protection TLs in developing intervention materials, trainings, proposals, and SoPs around, but not limited to, the following: GBV Case Management, Women and Girls Safe Spaces, and risk mitigation and prevention activities. All programming will be inclusive of Gender Diverse Individuals. S/he will ensure the programme is delivered to a high quality delivered in line with DRC’s, donors and international standards.
Particular strengths in case management, psychosocial support, and GBV are required. The position is open only to nationals of Bangladesh.
WHAT WE OFFER
Two Bonuses (paid at pro-rata basis with monthly salary)
Relocation Allowance
Mobile Allowance
Leave Encashment
Group Life Insurance including Family
Dental and Optical Benefits
Gratuity
Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity of Growth
Various Learning and Development Platforms