Project Officer
Job Description
Title: Project Officer
Company Name: Breaking the Silence (BTS)
Vacancy: 2
Age: at most 40 years
Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Minimum Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
Published: 9 Mar 2025
Education:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS)
∎ Master's Degree in Social Science or other relevant disciplines. But educational qualifications will be relaxed for the over experienced applicants.
∎ Master's Degree in Social Science or other relevant disciplines. But educational qualifications will be relaxed for the over experienced applicants.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Experience Requirements:
∎ Must have at least 3 years of experience in the relevant field.
∎ Working experience in Program in a National NGO.
∎ Work experience in Cox’s Bazar regarding child protection system and community development at host community/Rohingya community will give priority in selection proces
∎ Additional Requirements:
∎ Able to work under pressure and willing to frequent travel to all Camp and host community in Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazilla of Cox’s Bazar district.
∎ Knowledge in community development, ability to work under timeline, strong partnership development skills, facilitating participatory training, conducting the workshop, brainstorming sessions, focus group discussions, simulation, seminars, meetings, strong interpersonal skills, team-building capacity, problem-solving skills.
∎ Good writing and speaking skills in English and Bangla.
∎ Must have computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
∎ Experience to drive Motorcycle and have valid motorcycle driving license.
∎ Female, PWD and Ethnic Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
∎ Job Location:
∎ Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazila, Cox’s Bazar District
∎ Experience Requirements:
∎ Must have at least 3 years of experience in the relevant field.
∎ Working experience in Program in a National NGO.
∎ Work experience in Cox’s Bazar regarding child protection system and community development at host community/Rohingya community will give priority in selection proces
∎ Additional Requirements:
∎ Able to work under pressure and willing to frequent travel to all Camp and host community in Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazilla of Cox’s Bazar district.
∎ Knowledge in community development, ability to work under timeline, strong partnership development skills, facilitating participatory training, conducting the workshop, brainstorming sessions, focus group discussions, simulation, seminars, meetings, strong interpersonal skills, team-building capacity, problem-solving skills.
∎ Good writing and speaking skills in English and Bangla.
∎ Must have computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
∎ Experience to drive Motorcycle and have valid motorcycle driving license.
∎ Female, PWD and Ethnic Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
∎ Job Location:
∎ Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazila, Cox’s Bazar District
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ A: Team management, Capacity Building, and Programme implementation:
∎ Support and manage the Assistant Project Officer and Volunteers who are responsible for organizing and implementing the day-to-day field-level activity.
∎ Ensure quality implementation of Adolescent Group meetings, parent groups, CBCPC meetings, Child & Adolescent Club member’s meetings, Awareness-raising sessions for parents and community people, and CP awareness video shows targeting parents, and mass community people for achieving the objectives and intended program results.
∎ Conduct performance reviews for staff; support them to set performance objectives and monitor progress.
∎ Prepare a Plan to monitor and evaluate project progress, ensuring timely and quality project delivery, and flagging any issues to the line manager.
∎ Provide coaching, mentoring, and capacity-building support to volunteers.
∎ Ensure all child protection concerns identified are communicated promptly for response to the coordinator.
∎ Ensure adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy and reporting procedures.
∎ To coach/support the Project Assistant and PSS Facilitators every week to adapt the PSS activities to the beneficiaries’ needs in collaboration with the Project Coordinator;
∎ To provide necessary technical support to enhance and sustain the quality of the services provided under the supervision of the Project Coordinator.
∎ B: Strengthen Community-based child protection:
∎ Responsible for strengthening sustainable child protection through community engagement and structures.
∎ Lead in the formation and functioning of Adolescent Group meetings, Parents Groups, CBCPC, and Child & Adolescent Club with Assis. Project Officer and volunteers to ensure bi-monthly meetings are taking place and minutes are documented.
∎ Manage and deliver training for Adolescent Group, Parents Group, CBCPC, and Child & Adolescent Club members with the collaboration of the Development Partner.
∎ Development of key messages, session plans, and monitoring activities.
∎ Ensure the effective running of the Adolescent Group, Parents Group, CBCPC, and Child & Adolescent Club members.
∎ Organize and facilitate training, workshops, and meetings with government officials, Local Elected Bodies, and community influential with the collaboration of Development Partners.
∎ Strengthening coordination mechanism with relevant stakeholders and Govt. Offices.
∎ C: Supervision and management of child protection services:
∎ Supervise and coach Asst. Project officer and volunteers and other relevant actors on the identification, assessment, documentation, case planning, service provision, referral (to relevant services), and follow-up of at-risk children and families.
∎ Support for case management services and alternative care is provided in line with the Children Act 2013 and SOP case management
∎ Support outreach and awareness-raising activities to identify vulnerable
∎ Support the project management team to ensure close links between case management and project activity with CBCPC.
∎ Oversee the appropriate identification and screening, as well as follow-up and monitoring, for foster families.
∎ Ensure internal referral mechanisms (with other sectors) are in place and cases are appropriately managed and followed up when referred
∎ Support the respective project officials (Project Coordinator, Asst. Officer (MEAL), and Finance and Admin Officer) in the ongoing capacity building of volunteers.
∎ Oversee to ensure emergency need-based support to vulnerable children with the collaboration of the Development Partner.
∎ Promote and facilitate volunteer access to support to the vulnerable children and their families
∎ Share information on field-level successes and challenges with the Coordinator.
∎ Ensure that major challenges are flagged early, and addressed appropriately.
∎ To perform regular assessments on the quality and the content of the sessions
∎ To coordinate the implementation of activities in the Multi-purpose Center(MPC) or Safe healing and learning Space(SHLS)
∎ To ensure the proper implementation of the case management component
∎ To ensure the application of child protection standards during the activities;
∎ To coordinate the planning of PSS activities in collaboration with the Coordinator;
∎ Observe the PSS sessions according to session observation tools and provide feedback to the facilitators
∎ D: External and internal coordination and representation:
∎ Support on and keep up-to-date a map of existing services to which children and families can be referred
∎ Build collaborative relationships with organizations and service providers at the field level and support volunteers to ensure effective referrals and collaboration.
∎ Work in close collaboration with CBCPCs to strengthen our relationship with the community and to strengthen the referral system.
∎ Coordinate with other agencies offering case management services to children on referral and transfer of cases
∎ Ensure constant and transparent communication and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, Camp in Charge (CIC), Majhi, including local elected bodies, community members, community leaders, and families.
∎ Represent the organization in the community and different platforms & actors related to Child Protection.
∎ To organize weekly meetings with the Team and to share lessons learned and exchange experiences;
∎ Maintain collaboration with the Department of Social Services (DSS) regarding Diversion and case management.
∎ E: Data management and data protection principles:
∎ Ensure that volunteers respect confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines
∎ Ensure that files, registers, and computer databases are used appropriately and correctly and ensure Union Facilitators adhere to Information Sharing and Data Protection Protocol
∎ Ensure accurate case files are completed and that case management forms are utilized appropriately with the collaboration of Development Partner.
∎ F: MEAL and Reporting:
∎ Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team, provide support to develop and implement appropriate monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems for child protection interventions, and ensure links to report requirements.
∎ Provide timely and quality inputs to meet reporting requirements and timelines.
∎ Support in preparing quality and timely reports for donors and Senior Management with relevant materials.
∎ Ensure good practices are captured, documented, and disseminated at the project level and thematic program level.
∎ Support to monthly reports, quarterly reports, half-yearly reports, and annual report preparation.
∎ To ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place, support staff in all monitoring processes;
∎ To refer beneficiaries with special needs, and follow up on the referred cases' conditions in collaboration with the Project Assistant and Project coordinator
∎ G. Finance and Administrative:
∎ a) Maintain compliance, rules, and regulations (financial and administrative) of the development partner organization and BTS,
∎ Support to Finance and Admin section in financial and logistics management,
∎ Support to Finance and Admin section in financial visit/audit.
∎ Support all financial and accounts-related documentation.
∎ Tenure of Services Contract:
∎ 3 (Three) months probation period. After successful completion of the probation period, based on the performance of the staff and recommendation from the supervisor, the post may be continued till the project’s lifetime.
∎ Job Context:
∎
∎ Breaking the Silence is a non-profit, voluntary organization registered with the Department of Social Services (Registration No. 05037, Date: 17 September 2000) and NGOAB (Registration No. 1642, Date: 20 May 2001). The organization works to establish child rights, prevent child abuse and child sexual abuse, prevent child marriage, accelerate child-friendly good governance, improve the quality of education at the primary and pre-primary level, prevent violence against women, empowering children and women. The organization is going to implement a project named ‘Integrated Services for Peace, Resilience and Empowerment for Rohigya and Host Communities(INSPIRE)” at Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar districts. The project will be implemented by the support of IRC. BTS is going to recruit a ‘Project Officer’ for the mentioned project the position’s desk office will be at Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar District.
∎ Position Name : Project Officer
∎ Department/ Progrm : Child Protection
∎ Reproting to : Project Coordinator
∎ Organization Name : Breaking the Silence (BTS)
∎ Project Name : ‘Integrated Services for Peace, Resilience and Empowerment for Rohigya and Host Communities(INSPIRE)”
∎ No. of Vacancy : 2 (Two)
∎ Job Description /
∎ Responsibilities :
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Gross: Taka 50,000/= Per Month
∎ 2 days weekend
∎ Office time, Annual Leave, Increment & other facilities will be applicable as per 'Recruitment and Human Resource Management Policy' of Breaking the Silence.
∎ Gross: Taka 50,000/= Per Month
∎ 2 days weekend
∎ Office time, Annual Leave, Increment & other facilities will be applicable as per 'Recruitment and Human Resource Management Policy' of Breaking the Silence.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Read Before Apply:
Only short-listed candidates will be called for assessment.
Qualified and interested candidates are requested to apply with updated CV.
The person accused of child and women abuse, violation of safeguarding policy, terminated for any kind of fraud, active political activist or supporter and the peoples who are involved in militancy/terrorism in any way are requested not to apply.
Breaking the Silence reserved the authority to accept / reject any application and to add / relax the terms of the recruitment notice.
The authority reserves the right to cancel the appointment of a candidate at any time after his appointment if he has given false information or concealed the truth in any case.
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ https://bts.kormohr.com/jobs/details/XrWRVhnO7okh5eOMM9ia
Company Information:
∎ Breaking the Silence (BTS)
∎ Plot # 2/4, Lalmatia, Block-G, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
∎ www.breakingthesilencebd.org
∎ Breaking the Silence is a non-profit, voluntary organization registered with the Department of Social Services (Registration No. 05037, Date: 17 September 2000) and NGOAB (Registration No. 1642, Date: 20 May 2001). The organization works to establish child rights, prevent child abuse and child sexual abuse, prevent child marriage, accelerate child-friendly good governance, improve the quality of education at the primary and pre-primary level, prevent violence against women, empowering children and women. It also contributes to achieving the relevant Sustainable Development Goals. The organization has been implementing various programs to prevent child abuse and child marriage, empowering children and women, creating opportunities for children to participate in the decision-making process of local government and strengthening the social accountability process. Moreover, in response to any natural and social disaster, the development partner in collaboration with the government as a partner in the program. BTS ensures the involvement of children and women from the disabled and disadvantaged communities in all programs. The organization has been facilitated national-level advocacy initiatives to scale up the good practices and models all over the country and contribute to review or formulate new laws and policies regarding child and women rights.
Address::
∎ Plot # 2/4, Lalmatia, Block-G, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
∎ www.breakingthesilencebd.org
∎ Breaking the Silence is a non-profit, voluntary organization registered with the Department of Social Services (Registration No. 05037, Date: 17 September 2000) and NGOAB (Registration No. 1642, Date: 20 May 2001). The organization works to establish child rights, prevent child abuse and child sexual abuse, prevent child marriage, accelerate child-friendly good governance, improve the quality of education at the primary and pre-primary level, prevent violence against women, empowering children and women. It also contributes to achieving the relevant Sustainable Development Goals. The organization has been implementing various programs to prevent child abuse and child marriage, empowering children and women, creating opportunities for children to participate in the decision-making process of local government and strengthening the social accountability process. Moreover, in response to any natural and social disaster, the development partner in collaboration with the government as a partner in the program. BTS ensures the involvement of children and women from the disabled and disadvantaged communities in all programs. The organization has been facilitated national-level advocacy initiatives to scale up the good practices and models all over the country and contribute to review or formulate new laws and policies regarding child and women rights.
Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2025
Category: NGO/Development
