Project Officer (Anti trafficking),Legal Protection, HCMP

Job Description

Title: Project Officer (Anti trafficking),Legal Protection, HCMP

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 18 years

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

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Social science , International relations from any UGC approved institute.

• Post-secondary and/or any addtional certificate/training in International Law, Political Science or related field is desired.

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At least 18 years

• 01 year prior experience as a Protection Focal Point/Case Worker or Legal Officer or Associate Legal Officer is desired, given the relevance of this experience to the protection case management aspect of the role.

• Good command of written/spoken English and knowledge of the Chittagonian and/or Rohingya language.

• Good computer skills, including the use of email, web browsers, and data entry techniques.

• Strong writing skills and experience in writing qualitative and narrative reports.

• Ability to organise and prioritise work and competing tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain composure.

• Excellent communication, listening, and observation skills, including the ability to create trust, provide support, maintain confidentiality, and respect people of all ages, backgrounds, and diversity.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, National Laws, and the SGBV context.

• Good communication and articulation skills, and awareness of socio-economic, cultural, and political sensitivities.

• Effective communication.

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Working at BRAC is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world; we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Job Purpose:
The Project Officer (Anti-Trafficking), Legal Protection will work in close coordination with UNHCR and BRAC Protection Focal Points and Legal Officers to identify and refer trafficking cases. The role includes conducting outreach activities on trafficking awareness with volunteers, coordinating with police stations and relevant stakeholders to facilitate the rescue of trafficking victims, and providing initial Psychological First Aid (PFA) to survivors following rescue.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme:

• Maintain close coordination with the BRAC or BLAST Legal Officers, UNHCR Protection Focal Points, and refugee volunteers to form a Cluster that provides legal protection services to several camps

• Identify and refer trafficking cases

• Provide individual counselling on trafficking issues to refugees.Conduct awareness sessions on trafficking and oversee outreach activities of volunteers on trafficking.

• Liaise with and advocate with competent authorities to ensure protection outcomes related to trafficking

• Identify, record, and securely report trafficking incidents occurring in camps of responsibility

• Maintain records of protection cases and interventions in a secure database

• Monitor the activities of anti-trafficking volunteers and provide the necessary support to fulfil their duties

• Comply with, and monitor compliance with, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection activities

• Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions, and NGOs to strengthen national trafficking-related legislation and procedures

• Stay abreast of political, social, economic, and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment

• Coordinate with LEAs while rescuing victims and provide initial PFA to victims of trafficking

• Perform other related duties as required

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

• Regularly monitor and assess the implementation of protection activities, ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), organizational policies, and international protection standards

• Attend coordination meetings to track progress, evaluate the quality of services, and ensure accountability and timely follow-up on protection cases and referrals

Coordination:

• Work closely with the Legal Protection Focal Point and Case Management Lawyers to ensure programming is well-supported and aligns with BRAC policies and procedures

• Collaborate with other BRAC departments to ensure effective working relationships

• Establish and maintain relationships with community members, NGOs, government authorities, and UN agencies

• Participate in internal coordination meetings and ensure effective collaboration with partner organizations and stakeholders

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme`s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so

Major Challenges:

• Establishing effective communication and collaboration with various actors and sectors to ensure seamless operations and cohesive service delivery

• Balancing the diverse needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders, including PoCs, government authorities, partner organizations, and community leaders

• Navigating complex and dynamic contexts, adapting actions to align with the needs and sensitivities of the situation

• Providing tailored response services that meet the specific requirements of individuals and circumstances

• Maintaining effective coordination at administrative and branch levels to ensure smooth implementation and oversight of activities

• Mobile bill

• Weekly 2 holidays

• Festival Bonus

• Health & Life Insurance

• Paternity/ Maternity leave

• others as per Organisation policy.