JOB OPENING

Officer – Case Work

Save The Children in Bangladesh invites interested and potential candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates.

The Opportunity

This position is primarily responsible for implementation of child protection case management activities as part of the Rohingya refugee response, in particular for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) and other vulnerable and at-risk children. The Social Case Worker is responsible for ensuring the identification, registration, assessment, referral, direct service provision of follow up for vulnerable and at-risk children, in line with their needs. He/she is responsible for providing alternative care support in line with internal standards and guidelines. The Officer-Social Case Work is responsible for documenting information, implementing case management tools and forms, supporting the child/family through the case management process, ensuring data protection in line with internal protocols, and for providing daily updates to the supervisor and preparing regular reports.

Qualifications and experience

  • Demonstrated experience and/or proven capacity to work with vulnerable children and families in humanitarian response context
  • Strong understanding of child protection and community-based approaches, knowledge on child rights and child protection issues in Bangladesh
  • Ability to work in a team, capable to work under pressure and be able to work in a sensitive manner.
  • Working with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to Save the Children’s core values and humanitarian principles.
  • Excellent communication skills in cross-cultural contexts, awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Anthropology, Development Studies and any other relevant disciplines

Contract length: Up to November 08, 2022

Job Location: Ukhiya and Teknaf (Camps based) in Cox’s Bazar district  

No. of vacancies: 02 (Two)

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=220004LH

Application deadline: June 19, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.