Officer- Child Protection

Job Description

Title: Officer- Child Protection

Company Name: Save the Children

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years

• Bachelor/Honors

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as social science, anthropology or development studies, or any other relevant department.

• At least 3 years

• At least 3 years’ experience within a development organization in Child Protection/GBV or General Protection program.

• Most relevant areas of experience for this position include:

• Experience in running recreational and psychosocial activities for children and familiar with community-based approaches to GBV and case management systems.

• Experience in interviewing and reporting on development works.

• Experience in documenting, analysing, and summarising qualitative data.

• Experience in providing/ facilitating training, meetings.

• Good working knowledge of using MS Office and the internet.

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

The Officer – Protection is responsible for supervising and supporting the implementation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response activities, including community-based protection interventions in the SCI area of the Rohingya Response and Host Community programs. This includes managing and supervising Officer – Social Work, Community Mobilizers, Case Workers, Cleaners and Guards in the respective locations.

He or she will lead community engagement initiatives, women`s and adolescent groups, awareness sessions on GBV and protection issues, and psychosocial support activities. The position will also focus on capacity building, coordination, and strengthening referral pathways under the supervision of the Senior Officer – Protection. Coordination with partner organizations and provision of technical support will be essential responsibilities.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Regular (till 31 May 2027)