Job Description
Title: PSEA & Child Safeguarding Officer
Company Name: Friendship
Vacancy: 1
Age: 25 to 35 years
Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
Published: 20 Mar 2024
Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors, Masters
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 35 years
∎ Trained in PSEAH & Child Safeguarding.
∎ Prior knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
∎ Knowledge and understanding of the complexity related to refugees and situations..
∎ Trained in PSEAH & Child Safeguarding.
∎ Prior knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
∎ Knowledge and understanding of the complexity related to refugees and situations..
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Assisting in implementing and monitoring the Child Safeguarding & PSEAH policies and procedures in the mentioned project.
∎ Conduct training sessions to raise awareness and build capacity among Staff, National Teacher (NT), Rohingya Teacher (RT), stakeholders, beneficiaries & learners (ensure) on Child Safeguarding & PSEAH principles to promote a culture of zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse.
∎ Participate in the investigation process related to PSEAH & Child Safeguarding.
∎ Acting as the primary focal of PSEAH and child safeguarding - Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar for this project only.
∎ Ensure immediate Victim support as & when required by keeping the “Victim Centered Approach” in mind.
∎ Prepare regular reports on the status of PSEAH and child safeguarding initiatives, including any incidents or concerns.
∎ Provide regular guidance and support to Staff, National Teacher (NT), Rohingya Teacher (RT), stakeholders, beneficiaries & learners on PSEAH & Child Safeguarding.
∎ Establish monitoring mechanisms to track the implementation of PSEAH and child safeguarding measures.
∎ Represent Friendship in relevant coordination meetings and forums related to PSEAH and child protection in the Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar in consultation with Head Office.
∎ Closely work with the project personnel to ensure the proper implementation of PSEAH & Child Safeguarding matters.
∎ Ensure immediate response on the status of PSEAH and child safeguarding measures.
∎ Establish mechanisms for real-time reporting on the status of PSEAH and child safeguarding initiatives during emergencies.
∎ Ensure that project activities align with organizational policies.
∎ Develop and deliver training materials promoting a culture of zero tolerance towards child safeguarding & sexual exploitation and abuse.
∎ Support & monitor the investigative process for allegations related to sexual exploitation and abuse, adhering to established protocols and ensuring a survivor-centered and confidential approach.
∎ Collaborate with relevant authorities and internal stakeholders during the investigation process.
∎ Submit reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner to the Head Office/Focal Person.
∎ Regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of PSEAH & child safeguarding mechanism and propose adjustments if needed.
∎ Participate in meetings with PSEA Network, Camp protection team, different service providers including PSS and other relevant camp related team and maintain liaison with them.
∎ Prepare and implement risk mitigation measures in consultation with Head office.
∎ PSEA & Child Safeguarding Officer will play a focal role in implementing and monitoring the Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and Child Safeguarding activities of the UNICEF funded Friendship Education projects in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. This role requires a dedicated professional who is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in protecting the well-being of children and vulnerable populations.
∎ Responsible For
∎ Assisting in implementing and monitoring the Child Safeguarding & PSEAH policies and procedures in the mentioned project.
∎ Conduct training sessions to raise awareness and build capacity among Staff, National Teacher (NT), Rohingya Teacher (RT), stakeholders, beneficiaries & learners (ensure) on Child Safeguarding & PSEAH principles to promote a culture of zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse.
∎ Participate in the investigation process related to PSEAH & Child Safeguarding.
∎ Acting as the primary focal of PSEAH and child safeguarding - Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar for this project only.
∎ Ensure immediate Victim support as & when required by keeping the “Victim Centered Approach” in mind.
∎ Activities
∎ Prepare regular reports on the status of PSEAH and child safeguarding initiatives, including any incidents or concerns.
∎ Provide regular guidance and support to Staff, National Teacher (NT), Rohingya Teacher (RT), stakeholders, beneficiaries & learners on PSEAH & Child Safeguarding.
∎ Establish monitoring mechanisms to track the implementation of PSEAH and child safeguarding measures.
∎ Represent Friendship in relevant coordination meetings and forums related to PSEAH and child protection in the Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar in consultation with Head Office.
∎ Closely work with the project personnel to ensure the proper implementation of PSEAH & Child Safeguarding matters.
∎ Ensure immediate response on the status of PSEAH and child safeguarding measures.
∎ Establish mechanisms for real-time reporting on the status of PSEAH and child safeguarding initiatives during emergencies.
∎ Ensure that project activities align with organizational policies.
∎ Develop and deliver training materials promoting a culture of zero tolerance towards child safeguarding & sexual exploitation and abuse.
∎ Support & monitor the investigative process for allegations related to sexual exploitation and abuse, adhering to established protocols and ensuring a survivor-centered and confidential approach.
∎ Collaborate with relevant authorities and internal stakeholders during the investigation process.
∎ Submit reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner to the Head Office/Focal Person.
∎ Regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of PSEAH & child safeguarding mechanism and propose adjustments if needed.
∎ Participate in meetings with PSEA Network, Camp protection team, different service providers including PSS and other relevant camp related team and maintain liaison with them.
∎ Prepare and implement risk mitigation measures in consultation with Head office.
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Read Before Apply: "FRIENDSHIP is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and employees, Donors, visiting Doctors, visiting Journalists, visitors, beneficiaries including communities where we work and volunteers/interns. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with, has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure fully include background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding. FRIENDSHIP is an equal opportunity employer and will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us. Any personal persuasion will result in a disqualification of candidature".
Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.
Company Information:
∎ Friendship
∎ K-14/2A, Baridhara North Road (Kalachadpur), Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
∎ https://friendship.ngo/
Address::
∎ K-14/2A, Baridhara North Road (Kalachadpur), Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
∎ https://friendship.ngo/
Application Deadline: 26 Mar 2024
Category: NGO/Development
