Project Officer – Protection

Job Description

Title: Project Officer – Protection

Company Name: Bangladesh National Woman Lawyers` Association (BNWLA)

Vacancy: 01

Age: 30 to 45 years

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

Salary: Tk. 56133 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Master of Social Science (MSS)
• Master of Law (LLM)
• Master of Development Studies (MDS)

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age 30 to 45 years

• Experience of working with any reputed development organization, especially on field-level activities for at least 3-5 years.

• Experience working with IOM/UN will get preference.

• Good Communication skills.

• Sound knowledge in managing local govt. & stakeholders collaborating project nature.

  Additional Requirements:

• Specialized experience in Trafficking in national or international organizations

• Excellent oral and written communication skills: familiarity with MS Word, Excel etc.

• Knowledge of the local context in the Rohingya community.

• Ability to work with a team.

• Age limit will be considered for an experienced person.

• Fluency in relevant languages (English, Bengali), sound knowledge in Rohingya language will get preference.

1. Implement Protection Activities

• Plan and implement protection-related activities in line with project objectives, guidelines, and organizational policies.

• Conduct field visits to ensure effective implementation of protection interventions.

• Identify protection risks and vulnerabilities among beneficiaries and support appropriate mitigation measures.

• Ensure that all protection activities follow humanitarian principles and a rights-based approach.

• Integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, inclusion, and child protection into project activities.

2. Monitoring Awareness and Training Sessions

• Design and facilitate awareness sessions for beneficiaries, community members, and stakeholders on protection issues such as human trafficking, gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, safeguarding, and community safety.

• Develop and use appropriate Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials during awareness sessions.

• Conduct training workshops for local stakeholders, including community leaders, volunteers, youth groups, and service providers.

• Promote safe migration practices, rights awareness, and access to protection services.

3. Strengthen the Capacity of Staff, Volunteers, and Community Groups

• Organize capacity-building initiatives for project staff, volunteers, and community groups on protection principles, safeguarding, and referral mechanisms.

• Support the formation and strengthening of community-based protection committees or support groups.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to volunteers and community members engaged in protection activities.

• Facilitate learning and experience-sharing sessions to enhance the effectiveness of protection interventions.

4. Coordination with Partners and Service Providers

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including NGOs, government departments, community leaders, law enforcement agencies, and service providers.

• Coordinate with partner organizations to ensure effective referral pathways and service delivery for vulnerable individuals.

• Participate in coordination meetings, protection working groups, and relevant forums at local or district levels.

• Support joint initiatives and collaborative activities with partner organizations.

5. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain proper documentation of all protection activities, training sessions, and meetings.

• Prepare periodic activity reports, training reports, and field visit reports.

• Collect and analyze relevant data to track project progress and outcomes.

• Ensure timely submission of reports in accordance with project requirements and donor guidelines.

6. Ensure Safeguarding and Ethical Standards

• Ensure that all activities comply with organizational safeguarding policies and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards.

• Promote safe and inclusive environments for beneficiaries and community members.

• Ensure confidentiality and respect for the dignity and rights of all participants.

7. Monitoring and Follow-up

• Monitor the effectiveness of awareness sessions, training programs, and protection activities.

• Collect feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders to improve program quality.

• Support project monitoring and evaluation processes.

8. Other Responsibilities

• Support project planning and implementation of new initiatives.

• Contribute to project learning, documentation, and best practices.

• Perform additional tasks assigned by the Project Manager or Program Coordinator.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Weekly 2 holidays
• Salary Review: Yearly

As per Organization & Donor Policy.