JOB TITLE: Project Officer- Prevention

Reported to: Social Mobilization Officer-SASA

Duty station: Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Position number: 10

Salary: BDT 80,000 per month

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

SASA! Together program implementation: (60%)

  • Oversee and support all aspects of SASA! Together methodology for community leader and community activist.
  • Support community leaders and community activists to implement SASA! Together methodology.
  • Facilitate training on the SASA! Together based on training modules.
  • Review and provide feedback (verbal and written) on adaptations of SASA! Together methodologies.
  • Proactively contributes to quality and timely drafting of weekly, monthly reports.
  • Work and engage community leaders as activist to prevent violence against women through SASA! Together methodology.
  • Train community activists and local activists.
  • Work on adaptation of SASA! Together tool kits.
  • Provide Assistance in data collection, input in KoBo tool, conduct FGD, Community Assessment survey and community consultation in camps.
  • Develop and implement training, workshops for institutional strengthening for GBV prevention and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals for safeguarding implementation.
  • Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
  • Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
  • Oversee and support the implementation of the SASA! Together methodology for community leaders, local activists and institutional allies, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Facilitate training sessions to the CL, LA and IAs on the SASA! Together methodology using established training modules.

Community Mobilization: (20%)

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, local leaders, women’s groups, and youth networks.
  • Identify and support local champions for gender equality and violence prevention.

Capacity Building and Training: (10%)

  • Support the training of community activists and leaders in SASA! methodology.
  • Conduct regular follow-up, mentoring, and coaching of community activists and volunteers.
  • Work closely with the GBV and Protection team to ensure technical quality and alignment with best practices.

Monitoring and Documentation: (10%)

  • Contribute to the development of monitoring tools and frameworks specific to SASA!
  • Track and report on activity progress, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Collect data, stories of change, and community feedback to inform ongoing programming.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in community-based GBV prevention or social norm change programming.
  • Prior experience with the SASA! methodology or similar approaches (SASA! or Start Awareness Support Action).
  • Strong facilitation and training skills, especially in community and participatory settings.
  • Proven ability to work with diverse community groups, especially women, youth, and community leaders.
  • Experience working in humanitarian or development contexts preferred.

Skills:

  • Strong facilitation and training skills.
  • Knowledge of participatory approaches on SASA
  • Fluency in local language(s) and English.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and data collection tools.
  • Experience in community mobilization, social work, or related fields.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
  • Knowledge of gender-based violence prevention and other relevant topics.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation principles.
  • Cultural sensitivity and understanding of local contexts

Accountability:

  • Accepts and gives constructive criticism
  • Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
  • Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for output
  • Monitors own work to correct errors
  • Take responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

Communication:

  • Actively shares relevant information
  • Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
  • Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
  • Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Creativity and Initiative:

  • Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
  • Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones
  • Persuades others to consider new ideas
  • Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

Leadership and Negotiation:

  • Convinces others to share resources
  • Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change
  • Presents goals as shared interests
  • Articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with commitments

Languages: Local language (Chittagonian, Rohingya) and English is desirable

Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all Enroute personnel must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
  • Integrity and transparency : maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

  • Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way

Maintaining Neutrality: Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity

  • To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the integrity of Pulse BD and to uphold the principle of neutrality in the workplace. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Engaging in political activities during working hours, on public holidays, weekends, or using organizational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. It is essential for all staff members to prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.

Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

  • Pulse BD is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct while ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. Pulse BD recognize that each member's behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our work. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, Pulse BD is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.

Safeguarding and PSEA:

  • Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Reportable to:
Project Officer- Social Mobilization Officer-SASA

Application instructions:

Only those who meet the SASA requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:

  • Last date of application is 12 June 2025
  • Please click here to submit your application. (Pulse BD only received applications through this online recruitment module)