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Officer - Child Protection Prevention
ActionAid Bangladesh
Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
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Salary
Negotiable
Deadline
3 May 2026
Source
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Location
Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
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Salary
Negotiable
Deadline
3 May 2026
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the delivery of community-based child protection activities, ensuring safe and inclusive access to services for crisis-affected children and adolescents in Cox's Bazar.
* Architect and implement structured and non-structured psychosocial support sessions, life skills training, and positive parenting programs to promote emotional well-being and resilience.
* Lead the coordination of child protection initiatives across multiple stakeholders, including community leaders, volunteers, caregivers, and youth groups, to foster a culture of safeguarding and child rights.
* Facilitate community engagement and protection awareness activities, including child-led safety mapping, needs assessments, and group consultations, to empower communities to take ownership of child protection.
* Manage the identification and support of vulnerable children, including those with disabilities, and ensure internal and external referrals to specialized services as needed.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations to ensure coordinated service provision and leverage resources.
* Champion the meaningful participation of children and communities in program design, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring that their voices and concerns are heard and addressed.
* Drive data-driven decision-making by collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data on psychosocial support and child protection activities, and using insights to adapt and improve programs.
* Ensure compliance with ActionAid's safeguarding and data protection policies, maintaining accurate and secure records of program activities, attendance, and referrals.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Programme and Case Management Officers, to ensure holistic support to children and families and address emerging needs and challenges.
Requirements
Experience
At least 4 years
Skills
Strong communication and facilitation skillsGood skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Education
- Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Psychology, Social Work, Anthropology
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Anthropology, Gender Studies, Law, or any relevant discipline.
Additional Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience in child protection, psychosocial support, community engagement, or humanitarian programming.
- Experience working in the Rohingya response or emergency settings is preferred.
- Worked with SAFE, Girl Shine, and life skills CPSS approaches.
- Knowledge of the Rohingya response and humanitarian principles.
- Ability to speak Chittagonian / Rohingya dialect is highly preferred.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Good skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to prepare activity plans, simple reports, and concept notes.
- Basic understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and activity tracking.
- Strong team spirit, respect for diversity, and commitment to child safeguarding.
Compensation & Benefits
mobile & internet allowancemedical benefitgroup life insurance
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