General Protection Officer - Community Based Protection

Job Description

Title: General Protection Officer - Community Based Protection

Company Name: Danish Refugee Council

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years

Published: 24 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, psychology, or closely related field

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 2 years of experience in working or volunteering directly with vulnerable populations in the Rohingya camps.
∎ At least 2 years of experience in community engagement and outreach in the protection sector.
∎ Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of clients at all times.
∎ Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
∎ Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
∎ Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).
∎ Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and supporting people effected by conflict.
∎ proven field experience can be accepted in lieu.
∎ SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
∎ At least 2 years of experience in working or volunteering directly with vulnerable populations in the Rohingya camps.
∎ At least 2 years of experience in community engagement and outreach in the protection sector.
∎ Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of clients at all times.
∎ Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
∎ Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
∎ Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).
∎ Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and supporting people effected by conflict.
∎ proven field experience can be accepted in lieu.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ 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.
∎ Work closely with Community Protection Groups, with ongoing feedback from the CBP Team Leader to facilitate the development and implementation of sound Community Action Plans (CAP).
∎ 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 CAP project cycle.
∎ Facilitate in-depth Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews.
∎ Capacity build Community Protection Groups to prioritize protection concerns and explore coping mechanisms and practical mitigation strategies.
∎ Maintain an up to date and in-depth understanding of community dynamics in the communities monitored including of the surrounding host community.
∎ POSITION PROFILE
∎ The CBP Officer is responsible for the timely, high-quality, and effective provision of community based protection services in his/her area of intervention. This includes the implementation and promotion of community-led activities aimed at enhancing the capacity of the Rohingya communities to identify and mitigate protection concerns through community-based protection mechanisms.
∎ DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
∎ Community Based Protection
∎ 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.
∎ Work closely with Community Protection Groups, with ongoing feedback from the CBP Team Leader to facilitate the development and implementation of sound Community Action Plans (CAP).
∎ 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 CAP project cycle.
∎ Facilitate in-depth Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews.
∎ Capacity build Community Protection Groups to prioritize protection concerns and explore coping mechanisms and practical mitigation strategies.
∎ Maintain an up to date and in-depth understanding of community dynamics in the communities monitored including of the surrounding host community.
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Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

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Company Information:
∎ Danish Refugee Council
∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence (1st Floor), Sayeman Road, Baharchara, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

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∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence (1st Floor), Sayeman Road, Baharchara, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

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Application Deadline: 1 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development