VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Protection Field Officer

Place of assignment: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Starting date: As soon as possible
Organization: Helvetas (www.helvetas.org) together with People in Need (www.peopleinneed.cz)

Protection Field officer is program related position working in program department.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide cultural consultation and facilitation to PIN staff; assist with modifications of training materials to fit Rohingya cultural context;
  • Facilitate and provide interpretation during group discussions with Rohingya refugee camp residents and host communities;
  • Assist with qualitative assessments (focus group discussions, key informant interviews), interpreting and providing cultural facilitation;
  • Mobilize community members for discussions and orientations;
  • Develop and maintain a network of interlocutors (community leaders, authorities, other humanitarian organizations);
  • Convert written documents from English into Bengali (Chittagonian dialect) or Rohingya language;
  • Contribute to the understanding and analysis of the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment relevant to PIN and share any relevant information and changes in the situation with relevant colleagues;
  • Other tasks as assigned.

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Bachelor Degree preferred, preferably in Social Sciences or relevant discipline.
  • At least one year’s work experience preferred in project implementation at the community level, preferably in protection or research.
  • Must speak and fluent English, Bangla (Chittagonian) and Rohingya dialect;
  • Demonstrates respect for and understanding of local communities, must understand and practice confidentiality;
  • Good verbal and written communication skills;
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Ability to write and speak English 
  • Working experience on similar position preferred
  • Highly motivated and committed 

WE OFFER:

  • Competitive salary according to salary scale
  • Work in an international team
  • On the job training and mentoring and possibility to grow

Interested candidates please submit your application through the following link:
https://airtable.com/shr92yyapJVqW8ozv Deadline to submit the application is 3rd December 2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the status of their application.

We promotes equal opportunities. Female candidates and candidates from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.