Host community volunteers

Job Description

Title: Host community volunteers

Company Name: Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB)

Vacancy: 6

Age: 22 to 32 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Higher Secondary

• 1 to 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age 22 to 32 years

• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Bengali; fluency in Chittagonian dialect highly preferable.

• Sound knowledge of the national curriculum and education system.

• Ability to build rapport with learners, caregivers, and community stakeholders.

• Willingness to work on an emergency basis when required.

Key Area 1: Core Teaching & Facilitation

• Facilitate Multi-Purpose Center (MPC) activities and conduct Psychosocial Support (PSS), awareness, and community engagement sessions.

• Implement the I Support My Friend (ISMF) initiative at community level, including inception meetings and training of adolescents.

• Engage men and boys in GBV prevention and response through regular orientation and bi-weekly sessions.

• Organize and support community awareness campaigns, observance days, and behavior change activities related to Child Protection (CP) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including Interactive Popular Theatre (IPT) and puppet shows.

• Support the distribution of humanitarian assistance, including Dignity Kits, Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Kits, and other relief items.

• Assist in delivering Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience training for community leaders and volunteers.

• Conduct Parenting and Adolescent Life Skills (PALS) sessions for parents and adolescents as per project guidelines.

• Support the formation, reformation, capacity building, and regular functioning of Community Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPCs), including meetings and member training.

• Maintain regular communication with CBCPC members and facilitate their participation in child protection activities.

• Conduct child protection risk mapping and assist communities in developing prevention, response, and referral action plans.

• Carry out regular field visits to identify child protection concerns, assess community needs, and support appropriate interventions.

• Raise awareness on child protection issues, including child abuse, child marriage, child trafficking, neglect, exploitation, and other safeguarding concerns.

• Identify vulnerable children and facilitate referral and linkage with relevant services, including case management support.

• Organize community meetings, group sessions, and youth engagement activities to strengthen community participation and protection mechanisms.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with community members, beneficiaries, local leaders, government authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Support Education, Case Management, and other project teams in implementing program activities when required.

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports to the supervisor.

• Communicate effectively in English and Bengali (Chittagonian dialect highly preferable) – essential.

• Report any violation of child safeguarding and PSEA policies of FIVDB.

• Work on an emergency basis during emergencies and when necessary.

• Maintain FIVDB and donor policies at all times.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of project objectives.

Key Area 2: Coordination & Relationship Building

• Maintain frequent communication with project personnel, including supervisor(s).

• Build strong rapport with learners and community members.

Key Area 3: Documentation

• Maintain registers, Activity Trackers and hard copies with full details (enrollment, attendance, visits, home visits, stock registers, etc.).

• During emergencies, manage day-to-day activities remotely and follow up via SMS/phone call/WhatsApp group.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Submit case stories every month.

Key Area 4: Planning

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly plans and submit them to the supervisor(s) regularly.

As per FIVDB organizational policy.