This position is open to female candidates only

Position Title: Program Officer-GBV &CP
Project Name: AHP Bangladesh Consortium
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Ukhiya Field Office under Cox's Bazar Regional Office
Duration: Duration of the contract will be up to October 31, 2026

I. Job Summary:  
Who are we?
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

What it’s like to work at CARE?
CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

Scope of the Role:
Since the August 2017 influx of Rohingya refugees into Cox’s Bazar, CARE has implemented humanitarian interventions to address GBV risks, child protection threats (including child marriage, trafficking, and abuse), and mental health impacts, particularly among women and adolescent girls. CARE’s programming emphasizes survivor-centered approaches, dismantling harmful social norms, and ensuring service accessibility. The current project focuses on enhancing access to lifesaving GBV and CP services for Rohingya refugees and affected host communities in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar, through Women and Girls’ Safe Spaces and Multipurpose Centers.

The Program Officer - GBV&CP will provide technical support, guidance, and oversight to partner organizations involved in GBV and Child Protection programming. This includes ensuring partners implement activities in line with CARE standards, humanitarian principles, and survivor-centered approaches. The role will support partners in planning, monitoring, and delivering high-quality services, strengthen their capacity through mentoring and on-the-job coaching, and facilitate coordination and information sharing to ensure harmonized and effective interventions for women, adolescent girls, and children at risk.

II. Responsibilities and Tasks:   % of Time
Responsibility # 1: Program Oversight, Case Management & GBVIMS/Premiero Supervision
40%
  • Oversee daily activities implemented through partners, ensuring effective delivery of GBV and Child Protection interventions.
  • Provide technical and supervisory support to partner Case Workers to ensure high-quality case management services.
  • Supervise GBVIMS data collection, entry, and reporting by partners, ensuring data quality, confidentiality, and timely submission.
  • Monitor and support weekly and monthly activity and case reporting from partners, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timelines.
  • Support analysis of GBV/Child Protection data to inform program improvements and evidence-based decision-making.
  • Ensure partners’ compliance with confidentiality requirements, ethical standards, and Do No Harm principles.

 
Responsibility # 2: Strengthening the capacity and mentorship of frontline staff
20%
  • Mentor and coach partner staff and Case Workers on GBV and Child Protection programming, survivor-centred approaches, guiding principles , protection principle and the use of GBVIMS/Premero
  • Provide technical guidance and ongoing support to partners to ensure harmonised program implementation and adherence to quality standards.
  • Contribute to advocacy efforts and sector/stakeholders level discussions to strengthen child protection and GBV.

 
Responsibility # 3: Partner Coordination & External coordination
25%
  • Support partners in the preparation and timely submission of weekly and monthly activity reports to CARE and other relevant stakeholders, documentation, and lessons learned.
  • Facilitate effective coordination, information sharing, and joint planning with partners and relevant sector actors.
  • Organised monthly meetings with the partner
  • Represent CARE in relevant coordination forums and sector/working group meetings, including GBV Case Management/GBVIMS Working Groups, ADWG, and Protection/Child Protection Working Groups, MHPSS WG, ensuring alignment with agreed sector standards and strategies and contribute technical input in the joint plan
  • Participate in and coordinate with Child Protection and GBV sub-sector/working groups to strengthen response mechanisms, in close coordination with the line manager, and serve as an alternative focal point for coordination as required.

 
Responsibility # 4: Program Coordination with CARE & Compliance
10%
  • Coordinate with other CARE programs in Cox’s Bazar to ensure integration of Gender, Protection, and risk mitigation strategies across sectors.
  • Support capacity building of frontline staff and community volunteers on GBV, Child Protection, and survivor-centred approaches across the Care program and gender responsive actions. 
  • Ensure full compliance with GBV, Child Protection, and safeguarding policies, as well as CARE operational standards and donor requirements.

 
General Responsibilities on Safety and Security, and Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
5%
As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.

CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always.  CARE expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct.  We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.

All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

III. Reporting to:  
Gender and Protection Coordinator
IV. Working Conditions:  
The position is based at the CARE Bangladesh Ukhiya Field Office with regular field visits.
V. Qualification:
Required
  • Master’s degree in Psychology – clinical or counselling (highly preferred), Gender Studies, Development Studies, Human Rights, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in GBV, Child Protection, or Protection programming, preferably in humanitarian or emergency contexts in Cox’s Bazar.
  • Proven experience applying IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in counselling and case management for adults and children in humanitarian contexts, including the Rohingya Response.
  • Experience working in Women and Girls’ Safe Spaces (WGSS), Multipurpose Centers (MPCs), or community-based protection programs.
  • Experience providing technical supervision and support for interagency case management, including referrals, guiding principle and ethical handling of sensitive cases.
  • Demonstrated expertise in safeguarding, including training facilitation and technical guidance.
  • Experience using or supervising GBVIMS/Primero with strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
  • Experience in partner coordination, mentoring, capacity building, and participation in Protection/GBV/CP Working Groups at Coxbazar Context.
  • Experience supporting and reviewing partner reports (weekly/monthly) to ensure quality and timely submission.

Desired

  • Previous experience in the Rohingya humanitarian response in Cox’s Bazar is highly desirable.
  • Specialized training in GBV and Child Protection case management, safeguarding, protection mainstreaming, and GBVIMS.
  • Training in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), including trauma-informed and survivor-centred approaches.
  • Knowledge of humanitarian principles, inter-agency protection standards, gender analysis, Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA), and protection risk mitigation.
  • Strong skills in planning, coordination, documentation, report writing, and training facilitation.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Fluency in Bangla and English (written and spoken).
  • Knowledge of Chittagonian and/or Rohingya dialects is an asset.

Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to CARE Bangladesh’s vision, mission, and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized people. Candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, support and encourage knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of CARE’s mission wide initiatives.

Compensation

Monthly consolidated salary: 75,000.00 BDT (Negotiable)

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply through https://bdjobs.com/  on or before February 24, 2026. 

Note:

CARE Bangladesh vacancies are circulated in the following forums:

  • Bdjobs, online largest Job Advertisement portal; CARE Bangladesh LinkedIn and Facebook Page; INGO HR Network; Facebook page of Desperately Seeking Development Professionals; Facebook page of Development Professional Women Forum; Facebook page of Development Professional’s Network; Relief Web (For specific positions); Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) (For specific positions)
  • This position is open to female candidates only.
  • CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
  • Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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  • Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
  • To ensure transparent processes during recruitment, internal candidates should discuss potential applications with their Line Managers to ensure endorsement of their applications by respective Line Managers.
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