Our Ideal Candidate:

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 an appropriate spending plan of the project, contribute in development of the CC strategy, proposal writing, fund raising, and donor reports. 

Key Tasks and Assignments:

• Manage and implement portfolio of PfV projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality of implementation.
• Maintain oversight and management of civilian self-protection services in the assigned area, ensuring minimum programme standards (including Safe and Inclusive Programming) are met.
• Prepare and maintain up to date work plans and expenditure plans, in line with the projects and budget documents.
• Prepare and submit regular qualitative and analytical reports within the given timeframes.
• Under the supervision of the Area Manager, recruit, provide supervision and coaching on the job training of the protection project staff, and undertake appraisals when appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of proposals to secure follow-up on or expansion funding for the protection programme as per identified needs.
• Contribute to refine data collection, monitoring, and reporting tools.
• Prepare regular and timely updates for supervisors and relevant colleagues on key developments, which can have an impact on the protection environment.
• Ensure that local safety rules and safety SOPs are adhered to by the program team and contribute contextual knowledge on safety matters as required by the Area Manager and Safety Advisor.
• Actively participate in relevant coordination forums with key stakeholders including Protection Sector Working Groups and push NRC agenda.
• Play a lead role (in the absence of an IMO or above) in the management and improvement of data management systems including database and spreadsheets, along with related process for data collection, cleaning and verification, following key Civilian Self-Protection (CSP) guidance, including the NRC Prevention Framework.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team (M&E) (in the absence of an IMO or above) in setting up a comprehensive data analysis system to organize, code, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from the tools and methodologies identified in NRC Prevention Framework.
• Promote synergies between PfV and other CCs and departments within NRC.
• Conduct Protection from Violence specific technical assessments, protection monitoring, plan and develop a risk matrix with advice from PDM Manager.
• Oversee the development, maintenance and rollout of case management processes (up-to-date service mapping, agreed referral protocols/pathways with partnering agencies, other SOPs, etc.) as required
• Ensure timely and effective implementation of program activities, equitable and appropriate allocation of tasks and responsibilities within the team, technical support and supervision of case workers. 

Key Education and Skills Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Law, Humanities, and Peace and Conflict studies or any other relevant qualification.
• Experience with Civilians 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 humanitarian settings, especially in Cox’s Bazar and Bashan char.
• Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context, holding a 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 Chittagonian language. 

What we offer:

• Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar.
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Number of positions: 01
• 80% (Within program area) travel, approximately.
• Grade 06 in NRC’s Salary Scale monthly Gross Salary is 134,769.00 BDT, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Group Insurance for staff and dependents, 24/7 Psychosocial assistant. Two festival bonuses, End 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 of 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 application will not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

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 organisation 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.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

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