Protection from Violence Coordinator Bangladesh Cox's Bazar

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

The position coordinates and manages implementation, facilitates coordination in the camps where NRC will be implementing its PFV activities, capacity building of staff and programme quality. The protection coordinator will also be responsible for the management and oversight of all PFV activities, implement protection risks and need assessments, monitor budget expenditure and have appropriate spending plan of the project, contribution in development of the CC strategy, proposal writing, fund raising, and donor reports.

- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Peace and Conflict studies, or any other relevant qualification.
- Experience with Civilian Self-Protection (CSP) and community-based protection activities and programming.
- At least 3 years’ experience implementing Protection Case Management and community-based protection programs in a humanitarian setting, especially in Cox's Bazar and Bashan char.
- Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context–holding coordinating or managerial roles is an asset
- Demonstrable technical expertise in the assessment of, design, and delivery of relevant CSP programming.
- Previous training in protection risk reduction and/or protection of civilians.
- Experience working with information data management (protection).
- Good knowledge of data protection standards.
- Strong experience in training and capacity-building on Protection technical areas with a variety of stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in internal and external coordination and representation of programmes.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; collaborative approach with the ability to work within different cultural environments.
- Positive and solutions-oriented leader focused on team building, problem-solving, and support to the teams and beneficiary communities.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of the Chittagonian language.

What we offer:

- Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar.
- Contract duration: 12 months
- Number of positions: 01
- Approximately 80% travel (within the program area).
- Grade 07 in NRC’s Salary Scale: monthly Gross Salary is 139,761.00 BDT, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Group Insurance for staff and dependents, 24/7 psychosocial support. Two festival bonuses, end-of-service benefit, maternity allowance, various types of leaves (Annual, casual, maternity, paternity, etc.)
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process

- Internal candidates : - log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace .
- This position is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport/NID .
- Apply by completing all the system-required fields for your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
- Ensure to attach your latest CV .
- Submit your application and CV in English .
- Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
- We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates per the job location. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- Any misinformation, omission, or misrepresentation of facts during the application process may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC works in Cox’s Bazar in response to the Rohingya crisis, and in areas such as Sylhet in the north-east addressing the impacts of climate change. Alongside partners, our integrated operations include shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), responding to weather-related emergencies, ensuring education continuity through in-person and digital learning, and scaling up information counselling for refugees and host Bangladeshis, reaching over 150,000 people per year. Our approach to humanitarian action focuses on principled aid delivery and promotes the agency and dignity of impacted populations.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

- Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
- Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- Be part of a welcoming and assistance community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC here