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Protection Monitoring Officer (Community-Based Protection)

Bangladesh

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Bangladesh
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Social Affairs
    • Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Civil Society and Local governance
    • 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 are preparing to launch an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC will be 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.

Overall purpose of the role: Promote resiliency, and enhance the capacity, of Rohingya communities to identify and mitigate protection concerns that affect their communities through community-based protection mechanisms.

Responsibilities: (in bullet points)

  • 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
  • Capacity build Community Protection Groups to prioritize protection concerns and explore coping mechanisms practical mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with CBP Senior Protection Officer and Team Leader on community protection group capacity building methods by collaborating on the development of participatory tools, awareness raising sessions and training materials
  • Ensure inclusive participation of communities, particularly those most vulnerable or at-risk, with attention to gender and diversity, to carry out community-led community risk mapping
  • Conduct in-depth Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews
  • Prepare daily and weekly reports of activities and process Procurement Requests
  • Work closely with DRC protection teams (GBV, Child Protection and General Protection and Host Community units) and other DRC programs

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

  • Experience working or volunteering directly with vulnerable populations (6 months or more)
  • Superior communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, and active listening capabilities, with diverse groups of people
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Report writing in English

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

  • Preferably a university degree in social sciences, anthropology, sociology, human rights, law, international relations, psychology, or related fields

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

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

In this position, you 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.  

We offer 

Designation of Duty Station:  Based in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Start date: 15 February 2019

Salary: BDT 60, 320/=

Contract Length: Full Time (3 months – with possibility of extension dependent on funding)

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Bangladesh

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications must be submitted through the page by clicking apply. Applications submitted by email will not be considered. Please don’t submit hard copy. Hard copy is not allowed.

Closing date for applications:  1 February 2019

Due to the urgency of the position, DRC will review applications on a rolling basis and candidates may be invited to test/interview.

This vacancy is now closed.
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