Child Protection Team Leader

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 primary function of Child Protection Team Leader is to ensure quality implementation of child protection intervention including community-based child protection, PSS activities, case management thematic area in synergy with the larger protection and gender-based violence components which constitute the overall DRC programme in Cox’s Bazar. The CP Team Leader is also responsible for representing DRC in any relevant field based thematic meetings with stakeholders and otherwise as needed. In addition, S/he will be responsible for complying with donors and internal DRC reporting and accountability policy and procedures. S/he is also tasked with providing technical assistance and guidance to mainstream protection across all the community-based mechanisms in camps. The Protection Team Leader is responsible to develop/strengthen relationships with agencies, governance structures, and across DRC’s programme, at the field level. The Child Protection Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that the work of the team is compliant with donors and internal DRC reporting and accountability policy and procedures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Development, Implementation and Reporting:

• Under the supervision of the Child Protection manager, contribute to the writing of concept papers and proposal development on the CP thematic areas of protection. Also identify CP gaps and vulnerabilities with a view to generating ideas for future projects with strong impact for the beneficiaries.
• Support the protection assessment and ongoing risks analysis in order to design adequate responses.
• Under the supervision of the Child Protection manager, ensure that all the CP protection approaches, and tools are developed in synergy with the overall DRC’s national based protection initiatives.
• Make sure that all the protection projects adhere to the highest CP standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and accountability standards.
• Contribute to the development of advocacy points based on assessment of situation and risks related to children.
• In collaboration with the Child Protection manager proactively contribute to quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Oversee the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Child protected- related projects and interventions.
• Assist in organizing and delivering protection trainings and promoting the refugee laws on the rights of children.
• Support innovative problem solving and strategy development to address complex issues relating to the safety and wellbeing of children and their families.
• Work closely with the other programme components to maximize programme output and impact.
• In collaboration with the other CP Team Leaders proactively contribute to quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Staff Development and Management:

• Provision of technical support to staff members in linking DRC Cox’s CP prevention and response to relevant child protection standards, best practices and policy documents ensuring a rights-based approach programme framework.
• Provide technical leadership/weekly group and individual case supervision to the Child Protection Officer in the child protection intervention including case management, community-based child protection mechanism, PSS support to child, adolescent and their caregivers. Ensure all plan activities are up to date and progressing well and in line with CPSS and DRC standard tools.
• Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them based on the set targets.
• Provision of technical support to staff members in linking DRC Child Protection issues that are observed in the field, to relevant protection standards, best practices and policy documents ensuring a rights-based approach programme framework.

Coordination and Representation:

• Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders including donors, Local Government and other stakeholders on this specific thematic area.
• Representation of DRC and active participation in the local working groups including Case Management Technical Working Group, CPSS, CIC meetings and any other meetings as requested.
• Close co-ordination in project implementation with partners, especially and other UN agencies and national/international NGOs, including referrals, protection gap analysis, and advocacy.
• Represent DRC as Camp, Upazila and District level.

Support Management Team to:

• Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration.
• Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Logistics/Finance:

• Support the Protection and Child Protection manager to monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow ups.
• Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different zones.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Minimum of three years’ experience on child protection 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.
• Willingness and ability to work in field environment, in all weather conditions.
• Computer skills (Microsoft, Word, Excel, Power point)
• Good organizational and management skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION  

• Preferably a university degree in Social Sciences, Human rights, Law, International Relations, Psychology, or relevant fields.

LANGUAGES  

• Chittagonian and Bangla (Intermediate to advanced).
• English (Intermediate).

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: G
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Duty station: Cox’s Bazar
• Closing Date for Application: 3rd 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.