Manager - PSEA and Safeguarding

Job Description

Title: Manager - PSEA and Safeguarding

Company Name: Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 78000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Law, Criminology, Police Science, Social Work, or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 35 years

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years directly related to PSEA, Child Protection, or investigative roles within the legal/law enforcement sector.

Specific Experience:

• Previous experience as a Police Officer (especially in Women and Children's Desks or Victim Support Centers), Public Prosecutor, or Investigator (e.g., CID/Special Branch) is highly desirable.

Essential Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of Bangladesh’s laws on sexual violence, child protection, and criminal procedure.
• Proven training and expertise in the investigation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Sexual Abuse (CSA).
• Strong understanding of gender dynamics, trauma responses, and ethical practices.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, networking, and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional ethics.

Age Limit:

• Maximum up to 35 Years (on January 8, 2026), but for highly potential candidate (s) age can be flexible.

Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED) a national NGO dedicated to serving communities in Cox`s Bazar and Noakhali, is currently looking for experienced professionals. We invite applications from qualified candidates for the position listed below:

Manager - PSEA and Safeguarding

No of Position(s): 01 (One)

Job Context:

SHED is seeking a dedicated and experienced Manager - PSEA and Safeguarding - to lead and manage the implementation of all safeguarding policies, PSEA frameworks, and child protection protocols across our programs in Cox`s Bazar. The Manager will ensure a safe operating environment for staff, partners, and beneficiaries, particularly women and children, through robust compliance, training, and response mechanisms. Female candidates are highly appreciated and encouraged to apply.

• Reports To: Executive Director

Job Descriptions / Responsibilities:

Policy & System Implementation:

• Oversee the effective implementation, review, and updating of SHED`s Safeguarding, PSEA, and Child Protection policies in line with national laws (e.g., Children Act 2013 and Women and Children Repression Prevention Act 2000) and international standards.

• Develop and manage confidential reporting and response mechanisms, including a centralized case management system.

Training & Capacity Building:

• Design and deliver mandatory, context-specific training on PSEA, Child Safeguarding, and Code of Conduct to all staff, volunteers, and partners.

• Ensure all investigators have the necessary training on forensic evidence collection, child-sensitive interviewing, and adherence to confidentiality protocols.

Case Management & Investigation (Crucial Focus):

• Serve as the lead focal point for receiving and managing reports of alleged PSEA and safeguarding breaches.

• Coordinate and/or conduct confidential, impartial, and timely investigations of reported incidents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational procedures.

• Liaise closely with external law enforcement and legal bodies, including the Women and Children`s Desks, Victim Support Centers, and CID/Special Branch, providing support and documentation as required.

• Ensure all investigative actions comply with the rules under the Children Act 2013 regarding child-friendly investigation procedures.

Oversight & Reporting:

• Lead the coordination of safeguarding efforts within a multi-sectoral team (police, social services, health, legal aid).

• Provide regular and comprehensive reports to the Executive Director on PSEA and Safeguarding compliance, risks, and

• BDT 78,000 per month (Gross) (Seventy-Eight Thousand Taka Only.)

• Duration: Initially for three months, effective from January to March 2026, with a high possibility of extension.

• Other Benefits:

• As per Organization/project provision