Senior Inquiry Officer (SHEBREC)

Job Description

Title: Senior Inquiry Officer (SHEBREC)

Company Name: BRAC University

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years

Master’s degree in Law/Criminology/Social Science or any other relevant field from a reputed university with excellent academic credentials

• At least 2 years

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience. Experience in the Investigation or handling of disciplinary cases will be given preference

• Sound knowledge of the overall fact-finding process, national and international laws and policies of redress sexual harassment

• Proficiency in managing sensitive information and documentation

• Good verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Excellent presentation skills; Report writing skills both in Bangla and English

• Good interpersonal skills, gender sensitivity, team building capacity, empathy and ability to work under pressure, understanding and concern for diversity and inclusiveness

• Willingness to work some anti-social hours, including weekends and evenings, when required

BRAC University (BRACU) follows a liberal arts approach to education which nurtures fresh ideas and gives new impetus to the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. BRACU is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh which has established itself as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh. The university is playing an integral role in the development of skilled graduates for a knowledge-based economy. We are searching for a competent candidate to add value to this role.

Senior Inquiry Officer, Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Bullying and Ragging Elimination Committee (SHEBREC)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all administrative tasks related to reviewing complaint letters, developing investigation plans, and creating checklists and questionnaires to address allegations

• Prepare a list of interviewees, including the complainant, accused, witnesses, and beneficiaries

• To build rapport when addressing a complaint with the individual involved

• Examine evidence and documents to identify patterns, discrepancies, and areas of concern

• Oversee multiple investigations simultaneously, ensuring each case is properly managed

• Conduct confidential interviews, maintaining written records with dates and signatures

• Prepare qualitative investigation reports that comply with standard format (i.e., introduction, complaint summary, methodology, interviewees’ statements, findings, fact analysis, and opinion) by maintaining the highest quality

• Submit the Inquiry report to the Manager of SHEBREC along with the comments of concerned staff, SHEBREC, within the stipulated time

• Attend SHEBREC’s monthly Forum and actively present the facts, evidence, and reports before the SHEBREC Committee in light of the inquiry report and prepare detailed meeting minutes

• Communicate with respective management staff to get necessary logistics and program support during a field visit

• Analyze and corroborate all collected evidence and statements to verify complaints

• Safeguard SHEBREC records, ensuring strict confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive information

• Assist in raising awareness on SHEBREC matters across the university

Department: Office of the Registrar

Location: BRAC University