Community Based Protection Officer

Contract

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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened a main office in Cox’s Bazar, and a support/liaison office in Dhaka.

POSITION PROFILE

The Community-Based Protection Officer is a member of the General Protection Unit for the DRC Cox’s Bazar operation and reports to the Protection Team Leader - Community Based Protection. The CBP officer is the main point of contact for interacting and liaising with community groups. His/her prime responsibilities will be to form community groups, conduct sessions and raise awareness on protection risks following the guidance and curriculum established by the TL, build the capacities of community groups to identify and respond to protection risks and support with protection monitoring and protection mainstreaming. He or she will plan and conduct protection monitoring visits in camp and host community areas, as well as contribute to the production of protection monitoring reports on identified protection trends and risks. Furthermore, the position is expected to contribute to other DRC protection activities in the Rohingya refugee camps and host communities in Cox's Bazar.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mobilize and build strong rapport with Rohingya and host communities through consistent engagement with Community Protection Groups and adhering to dignified, culturally sensitive approaches.
• Support Community Protection Groups by facilitating meaningful group dialogue and mentoring participants to self-identify protection concerns that affect their communities.
• Building capacity of Community Protection Groups to prioritize protection concerns and explore coping mechanisms and practical mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with Community Protection Groups to facilitate the development and implementation of Community Action Plans (CAP).
• Include the participation of beneficiaries and communities, particularly those most vulnerable or at-risk, with attention to gender and diversity, in all stages of the Community Action Plan (CAP) project cycle.
• Under the supervision of the Team leader, carry out effective protection monitoring activities (FGD, KII, Direct Observation Checklists) with efficiency and according to developed work plan.
• Monitor and share trends for analysis of the protection situation and environment.
• Contribute to the regular development protection monitoring products, including weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/ad hoc reports.
• Participating in rapid protection assessments, joint assessments, protection analysis etc. to identify protection concerns and needs and act for response.
• Working in close coordination with the team members to ensure protection activities are in line with overall projects and targets for protection activities are met.
• Reporting on incidents and issues of concern.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports of activities to be compiled for donor reporting, process procurement requests.
• Work closely with DRC protection teams (GBV, Child Protection and General Protection and Host Community units) and other DRC programs.
• Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• At least 2 years of experience in refugee/displacement programs, with a focus on protection work.
• Strong capacity to document, summarize and analyze protection data and to share information in a clear and systematic manner.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, and active listening capabilities, with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
• Problem solving, analytical and writing skills, with the ability to produce reports for internal and external use.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably a university degree in Social Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Human Rights, Law, International Relations, Psychology, or related fields.

LANGUAGES

• English (Fluent).
• Bangla (Fluent).
• Chittagonian and Rohingya dialect (Preferable).

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Employment Band: H
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Duty station: Cox’s Bazar
• Closing Date for Application: 17th February 2022

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Two bonus per year
2. Relocation allowance
3. Mobile Allowance
4. Leave Encashment
5. Group life Insurance including Family
6. Dental and Optical benefits
7. Gratuity
8. Excellent Working Environment and opportunity to Growth
9. Various learning and development platforms

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment’s supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected].

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Bangladesh. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.