JOB OPENING

Coordinator - Safeguarding (Dhaka)

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

The Opportunity 

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Safeguarding, the role holder will be primarily responsible for facilitating staff safeguarding activities and arrangements within the Save the Children (SCI) Bangladesh Country Office and its partners, ensuring that these are in line with SCI policies and CO operational plan. S/he will provide quality support in safeguarding awareness building, case management, investigation, risk assessment, including managing an updated database. S/he will take lead on socializing the SCI Anti-Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying policy and other safeguarding policies among staff, partner organizations and other SCI representatives. Conducting domestic investigations on safeguarding issues and preparing quality reports will be one of the key tasks of this role holder. S/he will follow up with partners and individual SCI project managers to ensure that the Core Operational Safeguarding Activities (COSA) are in place across the SCI supported programs and activities.

Qualifications and experience

  • At least 4 years’ experience in Safeguarding/HR/relevant area
  • Experience of managing as well as undertaking safeguarding/child protection investigations and/or HR disciplinary investigations
  • Experience of planning and facilitating training sessions at a range of levels
  • Excellent verbal communication and report writing skills in English
  • Good computer skill specially in MS office package
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under immense pressure /readiness to work beyond regular working hours
  • Self-sufficient, proactive and self-motivating.
  • Ability to prioritize and deal with competing demands to deliver results.
  • Master’s Degree, preferably in English/ Law/ Public Administration/ Sociology/ Business Studies or in any other relevant subject from a reputed university.

Contract length: Regular
Job Location: Dhaka  

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=220006MF

Application deadline: September 07, 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.