Protection Lead

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam is looking for Protection Lead to provide technical leadership for a large protection programme for Oxfam’s Rohingya Response. The role will support the delivery of the protection programme, provide specialist protection advice and safe programming in line with Humanitarian Principle and Oxfam Values, SPHERE Minimum Standard to support the management and advocacy of Oxfam’s position on the Rohingya crisis.

What we are looking for:

You will bring A minimum of 5 years of experience in field-based protection work in conflict or insecure environments, preferably with experience in managing protection programmes; University degree at Masters level in a relevant discipline (international law, political science, social science, peace and conflict studies or any other relevant education profile); Strong conceptual and practical understanding of protection issues and specifically Oxfam’s approach and linkages of protection work to advocacy; Understanding of Protection coordination mechanisms and roles and mandates of key protection actors; Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking, including experience developing written analysis and strategies for protection; Strong knowledge and practice of Community based Protection approach; Strong understanding and endorsing of gender-related aspects of protection work. Commitment to gender equity, diversity and equal opportunities; Experience in using participatory research and assessment methodologies, preferably in protection programming, as well as in using and adapting community-led approaches; Experience in managing diverse staff/teams including in complex and challenging environments; Experience in managing risk in a fast-paced and complex humanitarian and political landscape, including ability to analyses and articulate the humanitarian dimension of complex issues; Experience in capacity-building and training of colleagues and partners on protection, including experience in safe programming; Knowledge and experience using Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid code, and SPHERE minimum standards; High levels of organization and strong planning skills; High levels of verbal and written communication skills; Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work well in hard working response and global teams; Ability to work effectively and calmly in a high-pressure environment and to priorities and manage assignments in a timely fashion. Ability to recognize stress and self-management of this particularly in difficult situations; Ability to work well in a collaborative team as well as remotely with global teams across different time zones and with cultural differences; Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate; in-depth budget knowledge and previous project management experience; Very good interpersonal skills, particularly in networking, working with communities, local civil society and local authorities; Knowledge and understanding of the Rohingya situation and experience of working on the issue and/or in the region;; Advanced degree in international Refugee Law, Human Rights Law or IHL; Fluent in Bangla, Rohingya or Chittagong dialects.

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Protection career; to act as a key contributor of protection activities of Oxfam Rohingya response programme, Safe Programming and data analysis; to work with a group of passionate and diversified people who are specialists in the humanitarian fields etc. intensive opportunities for training and development to be a human capital of the organization; offers fair pay and competitive benefits package and health insurance coverage to make sure your wellbeing.

Location: Cox’s Bazar District. Job type: Fixed Term (Until 31 December 2020. Extension is possible subject to available funding and performance.)

Salary & Benefits: BDT. 2,171,400 gross per annum (13 months) plus 10% market supplement with other benefits e.g. hardship allowance, medical for spouse and children, contributory Provident fund, gratuity, leave & Insurance etc.

[Only Bangladeshi National are eligible to apply]

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam 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 our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile going through the following link

Application deadline: 15 July 2020

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.