Women's Protection & Empowerment Community Outreach Officer
Job Description
Title: Women's Protection & Empowerment Community Outreach Officer
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor degree in any discipline
∎ Degree in social science, psychology, gender or women's studies, social work or other relevant/related studies.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The IRC Community Outreach officer will be responsible to design, plan and implement community mobilization/outreach activities in target area, also provide the technical support to Integrated Women Centre (IWC) for community engagement. Under the supervision of the Senior WPE Officer, the Community Outreach Officer will be responsible to ensure community participation at different forms, also supervise and facilitate Community Outreach volunteer activities as per the indicators and achieving objective. For the smooth running of project, the responsibility of the role will be to identify gaps that could put women and girls at risk of GBV, managing all GBV prevention and risk mitigation measures which includes community awareness and approaches to increase safety of target communities and women and girls who are at risk of GBV and also share timely feedback with Senior WPE officer/WPE Manager.
∎ He/she will facilitate field based activities, trainings, workshops and donors visits for assuring quality of program implementation and also be responsible to strengthen community and government network at facility level. They will ensure that all activities conducted as part of IWC`s WPE activities follow the guiding principles and the survivor-centered approach to adhere to standard methodologies.
∎ The Community Outreach Officer will be the main channel for communication between IRC and the community and will ensure that community mobilization activities, risk mitigation, safety assessments, outreach visits, capacity building, meetings, and community-based activities are properly planned, implemented, and monitored.
∎ Department: Women`s Protection & Empowerment
∎ Reporting to: WPE Senior Officer (IWC)
∎ Location: Ukhia/Teknaf with travel
∎ Duration: Up to April 30, 2020 (with possibility of Extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
∎ The main responsibility of this position is to design, monitor and lead implementation of GBV prevention activities ensuring these activities are informed by target beneficiaries and correspond to their priorities, needs and safety.
∎ Raise awareness on GBV and mobilise the communities to access the services provided at the IWC.
∎ Conduct training and dialogues with women and men community members, community leaders and key informants on the topics of GBV, women's rights, gender equality in line with priorities identified by women and girls.
∎ Provide Support on Data Collection, Assessment, Safety Audit, and community based Protection Assessment. Assist in organizing and conducting surveys, assessments, and focus group discussions.
∎ Conduct awareness session/ Court Yard Meetings/ Household Visits in the community using
∎ Actively engage in coming up with creative and culture sensitive IEC materials containing messages of prevention and response of GBV, ensure the materials are tested before dissemination.
∎ Provide input into community engagement and mobilization strategies in coordination with WPE Manager, WPE Snr Managers and WPE Coordinator.
∎ Plan for trainings to different targeted groups on GBV Flip Chart, Pictorial materials.
∎ Ensure community mobilization as necessary for different activities such as establishing community protection committees, meetings, trainings and focus group discussions, events, etc.
∎ Plan and mobilise the community and other stakeholders to participate in key calendar events as a GBV awareness and information sharing platform.
∎ Clearly explains the referral pathway and refer individuals to the Response team using the survivor centered approach
∎ Mobilize community members to create a protective environment and promote women and girls' safety and dignity and mitigating risk.
∎ Participate in weekly meetings with Sr. WPE Protection Officer and report on any issues encountered.
∎ Respect the principle of confidentiality and do no harm when communicating with clients and partners.
∎ Developing linkages and maintaining effective working relationships with other community services/agencies or working group partners.
∎ COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION:
∎ Implement community mobilization activities in the field
∎ Ensure community participation at different Implementation stages, and monitor community based activities and timely identification of gaps.
∎ Plan and conduct sensitization events in the catchment area of save the children supported Health facilities
∎ Keep close coordination with all departments for better integration within organization and with partners when required.
∎ Ensure participation in facility base meeting.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 24 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Experienced in working with any local or International NGO.
∎ At least 2-3 years of experience needed in the field on community engagement, Mobilization and Protection.
∎ Experience in GBV with a specific focus in supporting women and girl survivors of male violence;
∎ Understanding of the impact and dynamics of men's violence against women and girls, and a strong interest in working on women and girls protection and empowerment;
∎ Demonstrated commitment to women's empowerment and protection through current/ previous volunteer or paid work;
∎ Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients all times is essential;
∎ Experience facilitating training and workshops and mentoring others;
∎ Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting;
∎ Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail;
∎ Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well;
∎ Excellent communication and observation skills including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with survivors of all ages, background and diversity;
∎ Strengths in listening, empathy, flexibility, and creativity;
∎ Familiarity with principles of monitoring and evaluation. Experience in writing brief narrative reports;
∎ Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel;
∎ Good working knowledge of language spoken by population in need, plus English language.
Salary: Tk. 46000 - 48500 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
∎ Two Bonuses in a Year Equivalent to Two Basic Salaries
Application Deadline: July 8, 2019
Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ 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
Read Before Apply: Standard of Professional Conduct:IRC 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 Opportunity General Statement:We 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 company. 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?
