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Associate Officer - Community Engagement & Child Protection
ActionAid Bangladesh
Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
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Salary
Negotiable
Deadline
3 May 2026
Source
BdJobs
Location
Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
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Salary
Negotiable
Deadline
3 May 2026
Key Responsibilities
* Drive community-based child protection initiatives across multiple camps and centers, delivering structured Psychosocial Support (PSS) interventions that promote positive parenting and child wellbeing.
* Lead community engagement efforts, fostering collaborative relationships with children, caregivers, community leaders, and volunteers to strengthen protective community mechanisms and promote awareness on child protection risks.
* Architect and facilitate structured PSS sessions for children and caregivers, ensuring timely referrals and coordination with case management teams, while adhering to approved tools and child-centered approaches.
* Manage roving support to CP centers, ensuring seamless implementation of daily activities, and provide operational support to the Associate Officer – MPC, including life skills sessions, scheduling, and space management.
* Coordinate and support volunteer teams across multiple camps and centers, providing guidance, monitoring, and addressing minor issues, while promoting adherence to the Code of Conduct and safeguarding standards.
* Champion safeguarding, ethics, and referral best practices, ensuring the application of PSEA, confidentiality, and best-interest principles in all activities, and responding appropriately to disclosures and referrals.
* Develop and maintain accurate records of activities, attendance, and community engagement sessions, informing monitoring and reporting efforts that drive program quality, consistency, and community engagement.
Requirements
Experience
1 to 3 years
Education
- Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Development Studies, or a related field.
Additional Requirements
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience in child protection, community engagement, or PSS programming.
- Experience working across multiple locations or in a roving role is an advantage.
- Experience in refugee or emergency contexts preferred.
- Understanding of child protection principles and safeguarding.
- Experience or willingness to learn structured PSS approaches.
- Strong coordination, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload across multiple camps and centres.
Compensation & Benefits
mobile & internet allowancemedical benefitgroup life insurance
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