Date: 03/03/2022

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1967. It has its Central Office in Dhaka and eight Regional Offices (Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi and Sylhet Region). CB is implementing 89 on-going projects covering 189 Upazilas focusing on six main priorities i.e i) Social Welfare for Vulnerable Communities (SWVC), ii) Education and Child Development, iii) Nutrition and Health Education, iv) Disaster Management, v) Ecological Conservation and Food Security (ECFS), and vi) Development of Indigenous Peoples.

Caritas Bangladesh (CB), Cox’s Bazar office is looking for suitable candidate for immediate appointment as well as to prepare panel list for Emergency Response to the Forcibly Displaced People of Myanmar in Bangladesh.

Details of Position

Educational Qualification

Master’s degree in Women and Gender Studies and Psychology. Master’s degree in psychology from any recognized University will be given priority.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in the similar job in any reputed organizations. Experience in working on SGBV/GBV/PSS/ Community Based Protection Program in emergency programs is strongly preferred, especially in Rohingya camps, Cox’s Bazar.
• Knowledge on ICT particularly on MS Excel, MS Word (both Bangla & English), Power Point etc., is essential.
• Should be fluent in communication both in writing and speaking in English & Bengali language.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, coordination, and training/facilitation skills.
• Should have persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Should be self-driven and positive to work in a team.
• Should have “can do’ attitude and able to handle multiple tasks managing priorities.
• Committed to work following organizational aims, values, principal, and policies.
• Familiar in speaking and understanding the Chittagonian dialect will be an advantage.

Job Responsibilities

Program:

• Work closely with the Project Coordinator and Manager Protection as technical specialist for GBV and counselling activities.
• Technical Supervision of the staff and volunteers on protection, counselling and GBV case Management. 
• Develop training plan for Community Volunteers on GBV, PSS, and counselling; facilitate sessions as needed, with support of the Protection officer and other resource agencies.
• Develop community facilitation guide for GBV prevention session and train the CBFOs community facilitators to facilitate the session among men and women. 
• Ensure technical support in conducting assessments and base-/end line surveys as needed, assuring for compliance with safety and ethical standards.
• Responsible for GBV case management. Contribute to developing SoPs for the team in identification of cases and case management.
• Ensure project activities, specifically counselling is implemented in a high-quality manner.
• Report to the Project Coordinator on Protection trends, strategy for the program and need of support.
• Contributing to the preparation of internal and external reports for the NGO and donors, including expenditure plans and situation reports.
• Maintain contact, liaison, network, and coordination with the actors of the Public and Private sector for exchange ideas/ views, good practices, and learnings.
• Represent Caritas Bangladesh in different Public and Private sector Forums/Clusters/Associations/ Campaigns, etc. as assigned by the Caritas Management.

Protection Mainstreaming and Quality Programming:

• Uphold the strictest confidentiality and protection of data pertaining to beneficiaries and Caritas Bangladesh staff and volunteers and reinforce this confidentiality in the field.
• Understand Protection against Sexual Abuse and Exploitation and Safeguarding policies and uphold duties as a mandated reporter.

The selected candidate will be appointed on temporary basis which may be extended for future period subject to the satisfactory performance and requirements of the Organization. If you feel you are the right person for the above position, you are invited to apply through Online (https://caritasbd.org/career/job-career/). Please note that no hardcopies are required. The last date of submission is 12/03/2022.

The candidates who are presently work under Caritas Bangladesh should apply through proper channel with approval of the Project/Regional/Central Management.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and Interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or to cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. Applicants are requested to visit www.caritasbd.org/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caritasbangladesh2016 to know about Caritas.

ANY KIND OF PERSONAL CONTACT AND OR PERSUASION WILL BE TREATED AS THE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATE

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is committed to recognize the personal dignity and rights of all people we work, especially vulnerable groups regardless of gender, race, culture and disability and conduct its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children, young people and vulnerable adults it serves. Caritas Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or other affiliates with our work. To this aim, we follow recruitment practices according to our safeguarding policies.

Caritas Bangladesh is an Equal Opportunities Employer