Protection Officer
Job Description
Title: Protection Officer
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in law, social works, development studies and any other related field
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The Protection Officer will be responsible for monitoring protection concerns (rights violations, discrimination, and exclusion) among the Rohingya refugee population in a manner that protects the safety, confidentiality and dignity of the refugee and host communities. The overall goal of the protection monitoring program is to provide actionable information about the protection environment in Bangladesh for the Rohingya refugees for advocacy and response targeting, and to directly facilitate information provision and referrals for vulnerable refugee populations. The Protection Monitoring Officer will supervised by the Senior Protection Monitoring Officer.
∎ Contract length: 31 May 2022 (with possibility of extension)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure the data security protocols are in place and followed by all protection monitors to ensure that sensitive and identifying information is not shared and that procedures are understood for dealing with security breaches.
∎ Conduct Mobile Field Visits 4-5 days per week to the camps to meet with persons of concern within the community and identify individuals at risk and humanitarian needs according to monthly work plan.
∎ Identify, refer and follow up individuals to appropriate service providers with evidence.
∎ Mobilize, mentor, and supervise community volunteers in protection monitoring. Facilitate their monthly honorarium in field.
∎ Utilize digital data collection system based on tablets for data collection and uploading; participates in protection monitoring activities in the digital system (COMMCARE), data cleaning, and regular debrief and supervision of digital data collection activities.
∎ Directly translate protection data from Bangla/Chittagonian to English to produce a clear, protection focused report and translate and follow-up on red flag protection-related issues.
∎ Weekly analyze data and highlight trends and protection needs in reporting to Senior Protection Officer
∎ Under the mentorship of direct supervisor, facilitate one-to-one interviews (KII) and focus group discussions (FGD) with refugees, site management, state actors and service providers in the field on selected protection concerns.
∎ Do awareness program, community engagement and two-way communication on different protection concerns in camp.
∎ Conduct spot observation in areas where refugees are housed or clustered for inclusion in protection monitoring, using qualitative and quantitative methods.
∎ Keep records through the digital system (COMMCARE) of the urgent protection needs identified and the actions taken to assist affected Person of Concern (PoCs).
∎ Work in emergency e.g., cyclone, monsoon, COVID-19 with discussion with Sr. Protection Officers and Manager.
∎ Assist Sr. Protection Officer and Manager in need assessment approval and monthly project report to CIC.
∎ Coordinate with project partner(s) in camp if necessary.
∎ Maintain remote communication with volunteers whenever access to camp restricted or during emergency.
∎ Work to strengthen IRC’s relationship with refugees, refugee/host community leaders and municipal actors to maintain good access to PoCs.
∎ Perform other duties, as needed, or requested by the supervisor.
∎ Coordinate with security team when needed / in case of emergency/protection issue
∎ Facilitate trainings in field and report with collaboration with Sr. Protection Officers
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum two years of professional experience working ideally in protection or a related field
∎ Previous experience working with an NGO or INGO required, experience with protection programming preferred.
∎ Good English communications skills both verbal and written.
∎ People who have sound knowledge in Chittagonian dialect and culture will get preference.
∎ Strong understanding of humanitarian protection principles and standards
∎ Demonstrated organizational, management and reporting skills.
∎ Ability to understand and respond to contextual gender dynamics.
∎ Ability to work well both within a team and independently, strong communication skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and deadlines.
∎ Strong problem-solving skills and leadership with ability to be flexible, adaptable, and creative in a challenging and fast-moving multicultural environment.
∎ High standards written and spoken English and Bangla and Chittagonian is required,
∎ Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Salary: Tk. 47560 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 25 Jan 2022
Company Information:
∎ 19 Jan 2022
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Address : 1st floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ Web : https://www.rescue.org/
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Category: NGO/Development
: Standard of Professional ConductIRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.Gender Equality & Equal OpportunityWe are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?Apply Procedure
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 25th Jan 2022
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