PSS Worker-Child protection

Job Description

Title: PSS Worker-Child protection

Company Name: PULSE Bangladesh Society

Vacancy: 3

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 64844 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years

Published: 13 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Minimum BA degree/University degree, preferably in Psychology, Social Sciences or Social Work, or competencies equivalent to a combination of training and experience
∎ Minimum BA degree/University degree, preferably in Psychology, Social Sciences or Social Work, or competencies equivalent to a combination of training and experience

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience:
∎ Previous experience (min. 2 years) in child protection specially psychosocial support work
∎ Have strong desire to work in child protection and in conducting activities
∎ Willingness to move around in different areas, door to door
∎ Have leadership quality
∎ Skills:
∎ Accountability
∎ Accepts and gives constructive criticism
∎ Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
∎ Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
∎ Monitors own work to correct errors
∎ Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
∎ Client Orientation
∎ Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
∎ Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
∎ Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries
∎ Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks
∎ Continuous Learning
∎ Contributes to colleagues' learning
∎ Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
∎ Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
∎ Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area
∎ Communication
∎ Actively shares relevant information
∎ Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
∎ Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
∎ Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
∎ Creativity and Initiative
∎ Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
∎ Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones
∎ Persuades others to consider new ideas
∎ Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
∎ Leadership and Negotiation
∎ Convinces others to share resources
∎ Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change
∎ Presents goals as shared interests
∎ Articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with commitments
∎ Languages: Required-Local language (Chittagonian, Rohingya) and English is desirable
∎ Competencies:
∎ The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
∎ Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
∎ Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
∎ Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
∎ Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
∎ Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
∎ Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
∎ Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
∎ Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
∎ Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
∎ Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
∎ Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
∎ Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
∎ Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
∎ Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
∎ Maintaining Neutrality: Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity
∎ To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the integrity of Pulse BD and to uphold the principle of neutrality in the workplace. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Engaging in political activities during working hours, on public holidays, weekends, or using organizational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. It is essential for all staff members to prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.
∎ Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity
∎ Pulse BD is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct while ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. Pulse BD recognize that each member's behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our work. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, Pulse BD is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.
∎ Safeguarding and PSEA:
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Review and develop gender and age sensitive materials and session plans for structured PSS
∎ Plan and implement PSS activities for children and adolescents.
∎ Plan and implement positive parenting sessions for parents and caregivers
∎ Organize and support community-based groups through participative approach to promote community-based protection, building their capacity and supporting them to develop community-led initiatives.
∎ Conduct awareness session activities of children, adolescents and caregivers
∎ Maintain and strengthen the relations with community groups, government services related to child protection
∎ Provide training and capacity building to Rohingya volunteers on child protection, child development, PSS, PFA, communication with children, dealing with caregivers, child safeguarding and provide guidance in conducting children’s activities.
∎ Supervise Rohingya volunteers daily activities
∎ Work on an emergency basis when necessary
∎ Any other task relevant to the position
∎ Work on an emergency basis when necessary
∎ Any other task relevant to the position
∎ The PSS Worker will ensure appropriate support for children through:
∎ Review and develop gender and age sensitive materials and session plans for structured PSS
∎ Plan and implement PSS activities for children and adolescents.
∎ Plan and implement positive parenting sessions for parents and caregivers
∎ Organize and support community-based groups through participative approach to promote community-based protection, building their capacity and supporting them to develop community-led initiatives.
∎ Conduct awareness session activities of children, adolescents and caregivers
∎ Maintain and strengthen the relations with community groups, government services related to child protection
∎ Provide training and capacity building to Rohingya volunteers on child protection, child development, PSS, PFA, communication with children, dealing with caregivers, child safeguarding and provide guidance in conducting children’s activities.
∎ Supervise Rohingya volunteers daily activities
∎ Work on an emergency basis when necessary
∎ Any other task relevant to the position
∎ Work on an emergency basis when necessary
∎ Any other task relevant to the position

Skills & Expertise:

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Read Before Apply:

Application Process: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a single document containing both the cover letter and CV to [email protected]. Applications must be submitted by 21 January 2025. Please ensure the job title is mentioned in the subject line of the email. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]

Company Information:
∎ PULSE Bangladesh Society
∎ Pulse Bangladesh Society BGB Camp, Chowdhury Para, Jhilongja Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ www.pulsebd.org
∎ Non Government Organaization.


Address::
∎ Pulse Bangladesh Society BGB Camp, Chowdhury Para, Jhilongja Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ www.pulsebd.org
∎ Non Government Organaization.

Application Deadline: 21 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development