CBCP Officer

(Based at Ukhiya Office, Cox's Bazar)

We believe in the power and potential of every child. Globally we have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls to ensure that they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) is transforming itself to meet the enormous challenge everywhere we work to successfully deliver on our global ambitions and significantly impact children’s rights and gender equality in Bangladesh.

Plan has been working in Cox Bazar to respond to the Rohingya refugee influx since 24 September 2017 implementing the following key objectives: 1. Ensure girls and boys affected by the crisis are protected from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation through appropriate prevention and response interventions in line with minimum standards. 2. Reduce the transmission of disease from fees to mouth through the promotion of good hygiene practice and the reduction of health risks related to poor sanitation 3. Restore and increase access to safe quality and inclusive educational opportunities for refugee children and adolescents (girls and boys) affected by the Rohingya crisis.

We are dedicated and responsible to act on our core values and advance our organisational purpose- Advancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls demonstrate our commitments to stand for what is right.

We value and embrace diversity of skills, backgrounds and perspectives. We recognize that our work is best achieved by reinforcing our capacity in partnership. We are seeking bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to join CPiE team.

He/she will oversee a number of programme support functions in the refugee camps and host communities (Ukhyia). He/she will be responsible to respond to urgent and critical Child protection needs following the influx of the Rohingya community in Bangladesh. He/she will be part of a team to roll-out activities focused on (1) strengthening CoC approaches and systems for adolescent boys (2) enhancing positive parenting in the Rohingya and host communities, and (3) supporting in the community outreach and engagement with affected communities and (4) improving knowledge and attitudes on gender, sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR). He/she will work closely with the affected communities, as part of a team with support from the project coordinator.  

The role:
Objective 1: The major responsibilities of this position holder will probe around:

  • Support and mange CoC facilitators/volunteers in their day-to-day implementation of activities.
  • Support in any logistics and preparations to ensure that project activities are carried out in a timely and orderly manner.
  • Co-facilitate, support and monitor CoC intervention implementation in field level, including protection committees and youth clubs
  • Co-facilitate, support and monitor CoC Facilitator in the roll-out of group sessions with children and adolescents’ boys on Champions of Change (CoC) approaches, including child protection, advocacy, gender equality, empowerment, SRHR, youth engagement, and life enhancement skills.
  • Provide technical support to and regularly monitor project activities of the implementing partner (where applicable)
  • Contribute to the elaboration of the reporting (data collection, and narrative report) according to donor/projects requirements.
  • Design and facilitate appraisal of CoC Facilitator performance and provide feedback for improvement and to support increasingly productive help for children & adolescent.
  • Assist/Conduct training on CoC module in field level, through mobile and static session places, for adolescent boys to engage in positive peer interactions and protect them from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation
  • Contribute to strengthening parents and caregivers of adolescents through positive parenting sessions to have enhanced capacity to protect their children from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
  • Provide technical support to adolescents and youth to challenge gender norms and reduce risk factors for GBV
  • Make referrals for cases needing specialized support to the Case Management and ensure that referrals of vulnerable children from the team’s work are followed-up.
  • Provide regular updates to Project Manager on the progress of the implementation, challenges faced, and additional support needed.

Objective 2: Staff Capacity Building

  • Facilitate capacity building plan for camp and host community CoC Facilitators
  • Contribute to recruitment/selection of CoC Facilitation with support from supervisor
  • Provide on-the-job coaching and support to the CoC Facilitator (of Plan International and partner organization) in technical aspects of the program.
  • Ensure that the capacity building plan for CoC Facilitator is executed properly and timely.

Objective 3: Coordination, External Representation:

  •  He/she represents Plan International in the camp and Upazila level coordination meetings and relevant groups as needed in Ukyia/Teknaf and camp level and sometimes in Cox’s Bazar.

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures

What we’re looking for:

University degree in social work, psychology, social sciences or related field. Fluency in English and Bangla (both reading and writing), Chittagong language and/or Burmese language is considered as special advantage. Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles and established international child protection minimum standards. Pedagogical knowledge and skills in developing and working with pedagogical material. Must be good in creative thinking, management of space and materials, timetabling and events planning. In depth knowledge of child rights, child wellbeing and psychosocial needs. Minimum 2-year experience working with children, dolescents and/or young people; engagement with communities. Good Knowledge on CoC module & intervention will be given special priority. Encourage to apply only for Male. Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local CoC facilitators and also able to work with disaster affected communities & humanitarian settings in a sensitive and participatory manner. Strong team management, staff capacity building and motivation skills in teamwork and networking. Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to Plan's core values and humanitarian principles. Has basic awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Fluency in English and Bangla (both reading and writing). Prior experience of working in greater Chittagong Division and knowledge of Chitagonian or Rohingya is required

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realise their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Its girls who are most affected.  Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach.

Click here to download the detail TOR

How to apply:

To find out more details and apply visit: Career Opportunities: CBCP Officer

Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.

Salary Package for this role is BDT. 49,600 to BDT. 55,800 monthly Cost to the company. Along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, Festival Bonus, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.

Closing Date: 17th September 2022.  Project duration up to December 31, 2022 for this position and highly possibility for extension. Early submission is strongly encouraged as application collection and selection process will go simultaneously. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy. Selected candidates must be willing to join within very short notice.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

-Caution-

All Plan International Bangladesh’s job notifications are published and Plan International does not ask for or ever accept applications fees.