Protection Officer
Job Description
Title: Protection Officer
Company Name: Danish Refugee Council
Vacancy: Undefined
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The project
∎ After studying needs in the Cox`s Bazar district, BSF is launching activities around themes linked to education and training, access to information, and protection for the communities in the region.
∎ The project will serve both refugees and local communities with 5 Ideas Box dedicated to provide services/activities in the areas of information, expression/communication, NFE and recreation, and Koombooks kits for outreach activities. This pilot project should allow customizing the contents and services according to local needs and languages.
∎ The main objectives of the project are:
∎ To empower youth and women through an access to informal education and vocational trainings
∎ To provide a quality access to information, educational and cultural resources
∎ To foster social cohesion and strengthen communities` resilience through the promotion of community interaction and participation
∎ The project will start in February with an initial training of the entire team and the deployment of the 5 Ideas Box and 10 Koombook in the field.
∎ POSITION PROFILE
∎ Within the implementation of those activities, under the direct supervision of the Ideas Box Assistant and in close collaboration with BSF Programme Advisor and the BSF Ideas Box Advisor, the responsibilities include:
∎ CONDITIONS OF HIRING
∎ Status: National, Non-Managerial
∎ Contract length: Full time, 31st December 2019
∎ Beginning/start date: 1st May 2019
∎ Location: based in Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
Job Responsibilities:
∎ FACILITATION OF ACTIVITIES IN THE IDEAS BOX A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR HOST COMMUNITIES
∎ Plan activities, set up the space and welcome users
∎ Implement facilitate and Lead activities and groups, and organise periods of free use, using the content and tools of the Ideas Box
∎ Guide the public in the use of digital tools and different resources of the Ideas box.
∎ Accompany other partners for the implementation of co-leaded activities
∎ Share feedback on contents and activities and suggest improvements
∎ ORGANISATION OF IDEAS BOX SPACE AND RESOURCES
∎ Ensure daily management of the box (roll-out, tidying, handling, organization)
∎ Ensure the security of people, activities and equipment within the Ideas Box
∎ Collect data and reporting on activities/programs of activities
∎ Document mediation in the Ideas box, and share good practices in the Ideas Box community of practice.
Additional Requirements:
∎ KNOWLDGE AND COMPTENCIES
∎ Knowledge in facilitation
∎ Group management
∎ Space management: organization of the space according to the activities, maintenance of the space
∎ Planning for activities (logistics and pedagogical)
∎ Data collection & reporting: collecting beneficiaries' feedback and reporting on activities
∎ Experience in theatre/art/music/books (desirable)
∎ IT skills: handling and working with digital tools such as tablets, computers, camera, tape-recorder
∎ PERSONAL SKILLS
∎ Flexible to adapt on the fly
∎ Ability to work within a team and independently
∎ Good cross-cultural communication skills
∎ Pedagogical skills
∎ Active listener
∎ Sense of innovation and creativity
∎ EXPERIENCES
∎ At least 1 year in a facilitation or training position
∎ Previous experience with a cultural, educational or participatory community engagement project (desirable)
∎ Knowledge or experience in a camp or refugee context will be appreciated
∎ LANGUAGES
∎ Bangla and Chittagonian fluent
∎ Knowledge of English
∎ ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC' FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES:
∎ Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
∎ Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
∎ Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
∎ Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
∎ Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC's vision and values.
Salary:
∎ Tk. 63240 (Monthly)
∎ Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council`s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Bangladesh. DRC will provide training and professional development opportunities for the selected candidate.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting
Application Deadline: April 18, 2019
Company Information:
∎ Danish Refugee Council
Category: NGO/Development
