Project Officer-Child Protection (Female)

Job Description

Title: Project Officer-Child Protection (Female)

Company Name: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Cox's Bazar (Chakaria, Ramu ...

Minimum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 3 to 5 years

Published: 19 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Education: A master’s degree in management or specialization in human rights and Child Protection, or international law, Gender studies, Development studies is preferred.
∎ Education: A master’s degree in management or specialization in human rights and Child Protection, or international law, Gender studies, Development studies is preferred.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Skills:
∎ Child Protection Knowledge:
∎ In-depth understanding of child protection principles, children's rights, and relevant local and international legal frameworks.
∎ Well-versed in best practices for child safeguarding and providing psychosocial support.
∎ Child Protection Management:
∎ Experienced in managing complex cases, including assessment, planning, implementation, and follow-up processes.
∎ Skilled in developing and overseeing individualized case plans for children at risk.
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Effective in engaging with communities, including parents, caregivers, and children, to raise awareness and promote participation.
∎ Capable of building trust and communicating effectively with diverse community groups.
∎ Assessment and Analytical Skills:
∎ Proficient in conducting thorough assessments to identify vulnerable children and determine suitable interventions.
∎ Strong analytical skills to evaluate situations, identify risks, and formulate practical solutions.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation:
∎ Adept at tracking the progress and impact of child protection activities.
∎ Able to utilize data and feedback to improve program effectiveness and outcomes.
∎ Training and Capacity Building:
∎ Experienced in designing and delivering training sessions on child protection and related topics.
∎ Proficient in enhancing the skills of community volunteers, Child Protection Committees, and other stakeholders.
∎ Coordination and Collaboration:
∎ Skilled in coordinating efforts with NGOs, Multi-Sector of UN agencies, INGOs, government bodies, and other stakeholders.
∎ Effective in fostering collaboration across various sectors, such as education, health, and livelihoods.
∎ Communication Skills:
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, concise reports.
∎ Culturally sensitive and fluent in local languages (e.g., Bangla, Chittagonian dialect) to effectively engage with the community.
∎ Crisis Management:
∎ Capable of remaining calm and making swift decisions in high-pressure situations.
∎ Experienced in handling emergencies and providing support to children in crisis.
∎ Interpersonal Skills:
∎ Empathetic, patient, and strongly committed to child welfare.
∎ A collaborative team player who builds positive relationships with colleagues and partners.
∎ Organizational and Time Management Skills:
∎ Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
∎ Detail-oriented in managing case files, records, and reports.
∎ Ethical Conduct:
∎ Maintains a high level of integrity and adheres to ethical standards, including confidentiality and respect for children's rights.
∎ Dedicated to principles of non-discrimination and inclusion in all activities.
∎ Technical Skills:
∎ Proficiency in Technology:
∎ Competent in using computer applications, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), for reporting and data management.
∎ Familiar with case management software or databases, where applicable.
∎ Language Skills:
∎ Fluent in the local languages spoken in the community (e.g., Bangla, Chittagonian dialect).
∎ Proficient in English for communication with international partners and in report writing.
∎ Experience: At least 3-5 years of experienced in designing, implementing, and overseeing child protection programs, especially in vulnerable or crisis-affected areas.
∎ Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies that align with both organizational goals and local needs.
∎ Experience working closely with communities, engaging parents, caregivers, children, and local leaders to raise awareness and build protective environments.
∎ Successful in mobilizing community resources and establishing child protection committees or groups.
∎ Experienced in designing and delivering training on child protection issues to various audiences, including community volunteers, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
∎ Capable of strengthening community structures, such as Child Protection Committees, to sustain protection efforts.
∎ Skilled at using data and feedback to refine programs and improve outcomes for children
∎ Able to provide immediate support to children in crisis, including psychosocial support and referrals to appropriate services.
∎ Experienced addressing child protection needs during emergencies, such as natural disasters, conflict, or public health crises
∎ Able to provide immediate support to children in crisis, including psychosocial support and referrals to appropriate services.
∎ Proven ability to advocate for child rights and protection at both community and policy levels.
∎ Experienced collaborating with local authorities and leaders to advance child protection laws and policies.
∎ Experienced in maintaining accurate and confidential records of child protection cases and activities.
∎ Experienced in strong reporting capabilities, with a history of preparing detailed reports on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
∎ Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
∎ Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
∎ High degree of professional ethics and integrity
∎ Sound judgment and ability to analyse situations and information
∎ Outstanding communication skills
∎ Maintaining Neutrality:
∎ Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity
∎ To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the integrity of Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) and to uphold the principle of neutrality in the workplace. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Engaging in political activities during working hours, on public holidays, weekends, or using organizational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. It is essential for all staff members to prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.
∎ Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity:
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics, and simultaneously to ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. YPSA recognizes that each member's behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our works. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, YPSA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.
∎ Safeguarding and PSEA:
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding and PSEA 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.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Program Implementation:
∎ Develop and implement child protection programs in integrated way with women protection and empowerment (WPE), Protection Rules of Law (PRoL), Economic Recovery and Development (ERD), in the host community, ensuring they are aligned with project objectives and timelines.
∎ Work closely with department of social services (DSS) officials in district and Upazila level and support to ensure effective case management following case management guideline, identify new case, ensure emergency case management support for vulnerable children, functioning child welfare board, community-based child protection committee (CBCPC) and carry out assessments to identify at-risk children and determine the appropriate interventions needed.
∎ Engage with community stakeholders to establish and strengthen child protection systems.
∎ Engage school management committee and ensure life skill program for school going children, formation, function adolescent club in school
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Facilitate community-based sessions to raise awareness on child protection, with a focus on parents, caregivers, and children.
∎ Support the formation of Child Protection Committees within the community.
∎ Collaborate with local authorities and community leaders to promote and advocate for child rights and protection.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting:
∎ Establish child protection situation monitoring system, data and information collection, analysis situation, concerns and report
∎ Monitor the implementation of child protection activities to ensure effectiveness and adherence to schedules.
∎ Prepare and submit detailed reports on project activities, challenges, and outcomes to the Project Manager
∎ Maintain accurate and confidential records of cases and related activities.
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ Provide training and capacity development to community volunteers, Child Protection Committees, adolescent club, parents and caregivers, teacher, school management committee, and other relevant stakeholders.
∎ Organize and facilitate workshops on topics such as child protection and psychosocial support.
∎ Coordination and Networking:
∎ Work in partnership with other NGOs, Multi- Sector of UN and INGOs agencies, and government bodies e.g. DSS, MoWCA, Youth Development to ensure coordinated efforts in child protection.
∎ Participate and represent organization in different forums, meeting, workshop and coordination groups in district and Upazila level.
∎ Ensure strong communication and collaboration with other organizational sectors, including Education, Health, and Livelihoods.
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) , established in 1985 (International Youth Year) is an organization for sustainable development working in Dhaka Division, Sylhet Division, Chattogram Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts, Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. Currently, YPSA is working with a total of 15 million (estimated) disadvantaged and vulnerable people. YPSA has been implementing a project titled, “Multi-sector Recovery and Empowerment Support for crises affected communities in Cox’s Bazar” since 2020. The project is technical supported by International Rescue Committee (IRC) and funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA).
∎ Job Title: Project Officer-Child Protection
∎ Reported To: Upazila Manager
∎ Duration: October 2024 to August 2025
∎ No. of Vacancy: 01 (Only Female)
∎ Job Purpose of Child Protection Officer:
∎ The Project Officer - Child Protection will oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of child protection initiatives within the host community of Cox's Bazar. The role is centered on safeguarding children's safety, well-being, and rights in accordance with the organization's child protection standards and local regulations. Responsibilities to implementation child protection program in project locations which includes ensure psychosocial support for psychologically distressed children, ensure case management in coordination with department of social services (DSS), strengthening child protection systems, child protection situation monitoring and reporting, adolescent life skill program and leading community-based protection efforts.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Program Implementation:
∎ Develop and implement child protection programs in integrated way with women protection and empowerment (WPE), Protection Rules of Law (PRoL), Economic Recovery and Development (ERD), in the host community, ensuring they are aligned with project objectives and timelines.
∎ Work closely with department of social services (DSS) officials in district and Upazila level and support to ensure effective case management following case management guideline, identify new case, ensure emergency case management support for vulnerable children, functioning child welfare board, community-based child protection committee (CBCPC) and carry out assessments to identify at-risk children and determine the appropriate interventions needed.
∎ Engage with community stakeholders to establish and strengthen child protection systems.
∎ Engage school management committee and ensure life skill program for school going children, formation, function adolescent club in school
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Facilitate community-based sessions to raise awareness on child protection, with a focus on parents, caregivers, and children.
∎ Support the formation of Child Protection Committees within the community.
∎ Collaborate with local authorities and community leaders to promote and advocate for child rights and protection.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting:
∎ Establish child protection situation monitoring system, data and information collection, analysis situation, concerns and report
∎ Monitor the implementation of child protection activities to ensure effectiveness and adherence to schedules.
∎ Prepare and submit detailed reports on project activities, challenges, and outcomes to the Project Manager
∎ Maintain accurate and confidential records of cases and related activities.
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ Provide training and capacity development to community volunteers, Child Protection Committees, adolescent club, parents and caregivers, teacher, school management committee, and other relevant stakeholders.
∎ Organize and facilitate workshops on topics such as child protection and psychosocial support.
∎ Coordination and Networking:
∎ Work in partnership with other NGOs, Multi- Sector of UN and INGOs agencies, and government bodies e.g. DSS, MoWCA, Youth Development to ensure coordinated efforts in child protection.
∎ Participate and represent organization in different forums, meeting, workshop and coordination groups in district and Upazila level.
∎ Ensure strong communication and collaboration with other organizational sectors, including Education, Health, and Livelihoods.

Employment Status: Full Time

Gender:
∎ Only Female

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Chakaria, Ramu, Ukhia)

Company Information:
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.

Address::
∎ House # F 10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong - 4212
∎ Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) since 2013, is a voluntary non-profit organization for sustainable development registered with the different departments of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau contributing to national goals for making a difference in the lives of the population since its establishment in 1985. YPSA, a fleet of professional staff specializes in the six thematic areas of Health; Education; Human rights and Governance; Economic Empowerment; Environment and Climate change; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response. At present YPSA`s direct program interventions reach the Greater Chittagong Division including Chittagong Hill Tracts and part of the Dhaka and Sylhet division.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 26 Sep 2024

Category: NGO/Development

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