General Protection Officer

The CBP Officer is responsible for the timely, high-quality, and effective provision of community based protection services in his/her area of intervention. This includes the implementation and promotion of community-led activities aimed at enhancing the capacity of the Rohingya communities to identify and mitigate protection concerns through community-based protection mechanisms.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Community Based Protection
• Mobilize and build strong rapport with Rohingya 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.
• Work closely with Community Protection Groups, with ongoing feedback from the CBP Team Leader to facilitate the development and implementation of sound 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 CAP project cycle.
• Facilitate in-depth Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews.
• Capacity build Community Protection Groups to prioritize protection concerns and explore coping mechanisms and practical mitigation strategies.
• Maintain an up to date and in-depth understanding of community dynamics in the communities monitored including of the surrounding host community.

Planning and Reporting:

• Prepare and submit daily and weekly reports of activities to be compiled for donor reporting.
• Prepare and submit procurement requests when needed.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and report on problems in the implementation of the program.

Coordination and Representation:

• Work closely with DRC protection teams (GBV, Child Protection and General Protection and Host Community units) and other DRC programs.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers.

Others:

• Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as directed by the Team Leader or Protection Manager.
• Maintain positive work relationships within the team and promote team-building efforts in coordination with the CBP Team Leader.
• Must adhere to DRC’s mission, values, code of conduct including respect for the principles of neutrality, do no harm and non-discrimination.
• Must treat all partners and beneficiaries with dignity and respect.

Safety:

• Comply with all global and location-specific safety rules, policies, and procedures. Report safety incidents, near-misses and other relevant information to the safety team as shall be briefed during onboarding. Failure to adhere to these is a disciplinary offence while it may also leave the position holder, their colleagues and DRC Bangladesh, at risk.

Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience in working or volunteering directly with vulnerable populations in the Rohingya camps.
• At least 2 years of experience in community engagement and outreach in the protection sector.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of clients at all times.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and supporting people effected by conflict.

Qualification:

• Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, psychology, or closely related field; proven field experience can be accepted in lieu.

Laguage:

• English – Fluent, reading and writing
• Bengali – Fluent, reading and writing
• Chittagonian – Intermediate, reading and writing

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