Officer- Child Protection
Supervise protection activities for children and support GBV interventions.
Overview
Supervise protection activities for children and support GBV interventions.
You have:
- At least 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian/development in Child Protection/GBV or General Protection program.
- Knowledge on child rights and child protection issues in Bangladesh.
- Strong technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches.
- Experience in running recreational and psychosocial activities for children and familiar with community-based approaches to GBV and case management system.
- Experience in interviewing, collecting data and reporting of child protection work.
- Experience in documenting, preserving quantitative and qualitative data.
- Experience in providing/facilitating training and meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as social science, anthropology or development studies, Arts or any other relevant department.
The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
The Opportunity
The Officer-Child Protection is responsible for supervising and supporting the implementation of prevention activities of protection aspects specially Child Protection and Gender Based Violence (GBV) interventions, including community-based protection activities in the SCI area of the Rohingya Response and Host Community programs. This includes managing and supervising Officer-Social Work, Community Mobilizers, Case Workers, Cleaners and Guards in the respective locations.
S/he will lead community engagement initiatives, women's and adolescent groups, awareness sessions on CP, GBV and protection issues, and psychosocial support activities. The position will also focus on capacity building, coordination, and strengthening referral pathways under the supervision of the Senior Officer-Protection. This position will also have coordination with partner organizations with provision of technical support as essential responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience • At least 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian/development in Child Protection/GBV or General Protection program. • Knowledge on child rights and child protection issues in Bangladesh. • Strong technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches • Experience in running recreational and psychosocial activities for children and familiar with community-based approaches to GBV and case management system. • Experience in interviewing, collecting data and reporting of child protection work. • Experience in documenting, preserving quantitative and qualitative data. • Experience in providing/ facilitating training, meeting. • Has basic knowledge in using MS Office and the internet.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as social science, anthropology or development studies, Arts or any other relevant department.
The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education, and that, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience working in child protection and GBV programs? | This question assesses your direct experience and its relevance to the role. | Provide specific examples of your past roles and the impact of your work. |
| How do you approach community engagement initiatives, especially with vulnerable groups? | This evaluates your philosophy and strategy in community work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider the key challenges facing child protection in Bangladesh? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you implemented a training program. What were the outcomes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you document and report your work in child protection? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have worked with partner organizations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that children’s voices are heard in your programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you recommend for increasing awareness about GBV in communities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |