Officer - Safeguarding and Assurance

Job Description

Title: Officer - Safeguarding and Assurance

Company Name: ActionAid Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Applicants with a Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in fields such as Law, Human Rights, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or related subjects, are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have qualifications or professional training in Safeguarding Investigation, Child Safeguarding/Protection, or Case Management will be given priority.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Unit :Safeguarding
∎ Types of contract : Fixed Term, initially for two years.
∎ Location of Posting : Cox`s Bazar, need to travel all AAB`s working areas as per requirements.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Job Summary: ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB) is searching for a dynamic candidate to take on the role of Officer - Safeguarding and Assurance at the national level, based in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. This crucial position involves creating a safe environment for both AAB staff and the communities they serve, ensuring protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (SHEA). The incumbent will closely collaborate with the Manager - Safeguarding to implement SHEA and Safeguarding operational activities in Cox's Bazar and other relevant locations where AAB operates. Their responsibilities include conducting training sessions, awareness-building programs, and coordinating capacity development initiatives for various stakeholders. Additionally, they will support the Manager - Safeguarding and the Sexual Harassment Complaint Committee (SHCC) in conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with policies at the national and ActionAid International levels.
∎ As part of their Assurance responsibilities, the Officer will work closely with the Manager - Internal Audit to ensure full compliance with all the policies are in practice. S/he will identify any gaps in policy implementation, communicate these findings to the respective policy owners, and support the process of updating and developing policies within specified timelines. This role is integral to fostering a safe and secure environment within AAB, actively preventing sexual harassment and abuse, and promoting a culture of safety and well-being for all individuals associated with the organisation. S/he will ensure the highest level of confidentiality of incidents, proceedings and data in every step of an investigation.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Applicants should possess 2-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably with an international development or human rights organisation/agency. Prior experience in Protection, Child Safeguarding, or Case Management will be advantageous and given preference.

Salary:
∎ Tk. 73431 (Monthly)
∎ Salary and benefits: Monthly Gross Salary will be BDT. 71,431 with other admissible benefits such as Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Medical Insurance for staff and legal partner and children, Group Life Insurance, Mobile & Internet allowance etc, as per HROD Policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 16 Aug 2023

Company Information:
∎ 8 Aug 2023
∎ ActionAid Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development

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