Technical Officer-Drugs Protection

Job Description

Title: Technical Officer-Drugs Protection

Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 65000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Master of Arts (MA) in Development Studies
• Master of Arts (MA) in Law
• Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology
• Master of Social Science (MSS) in Social Science

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At most 40 years

• Valid license for motorcycle riding

• Experience in Rohingya crisis response and development field, protection, GBV prevention and response, and disability inclusion.

• Working experience in Cox’s Bazar will be given preference.

• Fluent in speaking English, Bangla, and Chittagonian.

• Excellent writing skills in English and Bangla      

• Knowledge in rights-based community development, Education, income generation/livelihood, Market Linkage, WASH, Protection, DRR/tree plantation, and other related areas, or willingness to learn 

• Experience on community mobilization, linkage and liaison influencing skills; Polite & reasonable

• Ability to consult and negotiate with the management team and donor partners       

• Active listening skills and the ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity      

• Have a good understanding of gender and organizational gender policy and act accordingly.

• Be aware of and abide by the organizational Child Safeguarding and PSEAH Policy and practices.

• Abide by the organizational money laundering policy. S/he should abstain from money laundering activities and any kind of terrorist financing.

• Ability to work under stressful situations and meet deadlines        

• Having mentality of field visit as and when required

• Willing to work beyond duty hours when required

• The incumbent will abide by the code of conduct along with all policies and practices of RDRS

A.    Summary of Project

RDRS Bangladesh has been implementing the program “RDRS Emergency Response Programme (RERP)” in Rohingya camps and nearby host communities in Cox’s Bazar district since 2019. The RERP contributes to international efforts to meet the humanitarian and protection needs and increase self-reliance and resilience of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) and host communities through Income Generating Activities (IGAs), tree plantation, life skills with livelihoods, and leadership development training. RERP also works on capacity building of youth and creates market linkage to improve their living standard. This program also aims at cultivating social cohesion, ensuring social inclusion, promoting reforestation, and providing humanitarian support (i.e., food and non-food items, WASH, health, protection, etc.) to the FDMNs as well as the nearby host communities.

A.    B. Summary of Position

Under the overall responsibility and control of the Team Leader (RERP), the Technical Officer – Drug Protection will play a vital role in planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the efficient implementation of diverse project functions of RDRS Bangladesh. This position will focus on ensuring drug protection and inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable populations. This position will engage in activities aimed at detoxification, promoting social inclusion, and addressing the diverse needs of communities.

A.    C. Description of Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of this position are as follows:

 She/he will

•  Develop and implement comprehensive protection and inclusion strategies.

• Ensure the integration of protection and inclusion principles within the project activities, plans, and staff welfare initiatives.

• Implementation of project activities.

• Collaborate with teachers & students to conduct baseline surveys.

• Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.

• Prepare reports, case studies, and documents on best practices and lessons learned.

• Assess and identify risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps in existing protection mechanisms through FGD, KII and survey.

• Design, organize, and facilitate training sessions and workshops on protection principles, inclusion practices, and related topics for project staff, stakeholders, and community members.

• Conduct collaboration with DNC (Department of Narcotic Control) & treatment centers to arrange detoxification & rehabilitation for persons in need.

• Conduct capacity-building activities for project staff and community people.

• Represent RDRS in coordination meetings with stakeholders.

• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Imam, Majhi & local influentials & government representatives to implement project activities. 

• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Weekly 2 holidays
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Other benefits as per organizational policy & availability of project budget