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Associate Officer - Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS)

ActionAid Bangladesh
Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
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Salary

Negotiable

Deadline

8 May 2026

Source

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Location

Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

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Salary

Negotiable

Deadline

8 May 2026

Key Responsibilities

* Drive the implementation of Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS) programs, including WELP, Girl Shine, and recreational activities, to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for women and adolescent girls. * Lead group sessions and activities, facilitating participation and engagement among women and girls, while ensuring adherence to approved methodologies and maintaining a respectful atmosphere. * Manage the day-to-day operations of the WGSS, overseeing cleanliness, safety, and accessibility, and coordinating activity schedules to prevent overlapping and overcrowding. * Foster community engagement and outreach efforts, promoting WGSS services and encouraging participation among diverse groups, including adolescents, survivors, and women with disabilities. * Supervise and guide WGSS volunteers and facilitators, monitoring attendance and participation, and promoting adherence to ActionAid's Code of Conduct and safeguarding standards. * Develop and maintain accurate records of WGSS activities, attendance, and outputs, and collect feedback from participants to inform program improvement and submit regular reports to the GBV Prevention Officer. * Ensure safe and ethical handling of disclosures related to GBV or protection concerns, referring cases to appropriate response services and maintaining confidentiality and survivor-centered approaches. * Uphold ActionAid's safeguarding, PSEA, and child protection policies, reporting concerns and incidents through established procedures, and maintaining respectful and professional behavior with community members and colleagues. * Prioritize security and staff wellbeing, following ActionAid security protocols and camp-level regulations, participating in supervision and self-care activities, and contributing to a positive and safe work environment.

Requirements

Experience

1 to 3 years

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Development Studies
  • Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

  • Minimum 1–3 years of experience in GBV prevention, women and girls programming, or community-based work.
  • Experience working in WGSS or similar safe spaces preferred.
  • Experience in humanitarian or refugee settings is an asset.
  • Basic understanding of GBV prevention, women’s empowerment, and adolescent programming.
  • Experience facilitating group sessions or recreational activities is desirable.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain safe and inclusive spaces.

Compensation & Benefits

Monthly Gross Salarymobile & internet allowancemedical benefitgroup life insurance

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