Protection Officer

Job Description

Title: Protection Officer

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ University degree in Social Work, Social Studies, Public Health, Law or other Related Topics
∎ Skills Required: Community Awareness, Community Development, Community Engagement, GBV, Gender, Gender development

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): NGO

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Implementation of the protection related activities
∎ Conduct field visits 4-5 times a week to meet with persons of concern within the community in need of internal and/or external services;
∎ Safely conduct internal referrals for rehabilitation, PSS, or medical support, and/or external referral to other specialized services;
∎ Regularly follow up the assigned cases to gather feedback on services provided to ensure all services are provided;
∎ Organize and conduct awareness-raising activities, FGD and information sessions on inclusion and protection related issues;
∎ Contribute to building positive relationships within the community including with community leaders and other external stakeholders;
∎ Ensure information dissemination about services available to empower persons of concern and facilitate participation in decision-making;
∎ Maintain up-to-date understanding of target communities including protection trends and social dynamics.
∎ Coordination within the team
∎ Ensure people in need of services receive appropriate multidisciplinary support;
∎ Work in close collaboration with the social worker, team leader, and other members of the team to ensure effective communication;
∎ Participate in internal case conferences with the team members to ensure efficient communication and provision of adequate services for complex cases with the support of the technical team;
∎ Work in close collaboration with volunteers, ensuring the quality of services.
∎ Data Collection, Storage, Analysis and Sharing
∎ Provide support to the social worker regarding the internal management and documentation of the case if needed in line with internal standard operating procedures and guidelines;
∎ Ensure cases are documented safely through mobile data and other data collection methodologies;
∎ Adhere to HI's data protection and confidentiality protocols
∎ Networking and representation
∎ Identify and network with external service providers to reinforce referral mechanisms;
∎ Support the Team Leader in the continuous mapping of services available in HI's areas of intervention;
∎ Establish and maintain positive and efficient relations with target beneficiaries, community members, and all the other actors operating in the camp;
∎ Participate in protection and/or coordination meetings with other stakeholders upon request of the Team Leader.
∎ Other
∎ Ensure compliance with HI technical standards and Code of Conduct;
∎ Ensure PSEA and Child Safeguarding standards are upheld.
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed term
∎ Duration of the Contract: 1 year (with the possibility of extension)

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 65 years
∎ Essential:
∎ Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla and English
∎ Previous NGO work experience
∎ Previous experience managing group sessions.
∎ Computer knowledge (MS office package- including Excel -- both in English and Bangla)
∎ Able to work in challenging conditions
∎ Experience working within a team
∎ Rigorous and organized
∎ Good communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Knowledge of humanitarian or development context(s)
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∎ Desirable
∎ Experience in Humanitarian settings;
∎ Experience working in the protection sector;
∎ Experience working in a multidisciplinary context;
∎ Rohyngya, Chittagonian, and/or Burmese; language is preferable.

Salary: Tk. 52731 - 55881 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Hardship Allowance will be added in addition

Application Deadline: February 22, 2020

Company Information:
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House # 3/A, Road # 36, Gulshan , Dhaka-1212
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specialized in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It operates as a federation made up of a network of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial resources, manage projects and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works not only with persons with disabilities but also with their families, their communities, and the society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 3 site offices in Sitakundo, Kurigram and in Cox’sbazar.

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extreme poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities;, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.”

Category: NGO/Development