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Child Protection Officer

Cox's Bazaar

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Cox's Bazaar
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date: Closed

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 Child Protection Officer’s primary function is to ensure quality implementation of the Child protection thematic area in synergy with the larger protection and gender-based violence components which constitute the overall DRC programmed in Cox’s Bazar. S/he is responsible to oversee Camp/host community location for child protection activities, including: child protection case management, psychosocial support to children and adult, community based child protection mechanism, awareness session, capacity building for Adolescents, parents, community and other stakeholders, internal and external coordination including with different service providers for service referral, leading the volunteers at the field level. The Child Protection Officer, in collaboration with the CP Team Leader, is also responsible for representing DRC in any relevant field based thematic meetings with stakeholders and others needed. In addition, S/he will be responsible for ensuring that the work of the team is compliant with donors and internal DRC reporting and accountability policy and procedures. S/he along with child protection team leaders is responsible for quality child protection intervention at field level.

The Child Protection Officer is also responsible to develop/strengthen relationships with agencies, governance structures (such as the CiCs, UNO, DSS) - at the field level - in close cooperation with the Child Protection Team Leader.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child protection- related projects and interventions.
  • Engage with the community and community representatives to understand needs and gaps in child protection programming.
  • Maintain close contacts with local authorities such as CiCs in the refugee settlement; intervene as and when necessary to protect children.
  • Assess individual protection issues identified during daily activities and make appropriate referrals for services to humanitarian or other actors as per the referral pathway or best practices.
  • Implement all steps of the case management process: including community outreach, case intake and initial assessment, detailed assessment, and case planning, making referrals, case review, follow-up, and case closure.
  • Conduct daily visits to children placed in alternative care (foster families) and provide ongoing support to families, foster and alternative care systems and develop case plan and interventions to return the child home whenever possible.
  • Ensure filing and documentation of all CP cases using CPIMS.
  • Provide psychosocial support to children and their care givers through individual/group approach. Determine the need for therapeutic psychosocial, psychiatric support, health care, shelter, nutrition, NFI’s for further referral to specialized services.
  • Ensure community-based child protection mechanism with engagement of children, parents, community and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure an effective referral mechanism with different stakeholders and other sectors (intra and extra).
  • Take a leading role in setting up the mobile outreach component for girls – identifying needs and designing the modality reflective of that.
  • Support child protection cases that come through the information hubs/community service desks in ensuring services respond to the needs of persons of concern, provide them information and resources to access services and make appropriate referrals to other service providers if required.
  • Identification of youth leaders and providing technical guidance and support to establish and run Child Friendly Space/corner.
  • Support systems and operational procedures of out of home care programs including support systems for foster parents, caregivers, and families.
  • Assess the knowledge and utilization of health and other services available for the children.
  • Ensure updated filing and documentation of child protection cases in DRC standard tools.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs, and distribution programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
  • Experience in protection interventions in line with Refugees operation.
  • Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
  • Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Good organizational and management skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • University degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant fields.

LANGUAGES  

  • English (Fluent in writing and speaking).
  • Bengali (Fluent in writing and speaking).
  • Chittagonian (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: 1st 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 job@drc.dk. 

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.

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