Safeguarding Supervisor (Female)

Ukhia, Chittagong
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

Responsibilities & Context:Job Context: Implement safeguarding activities within the project, which are aligned with the safeguarding policy and action plan of the mission, in particular to increase awareness around the MSF Code of Conduct and the MSF Patient Charter, to strengthen channels of reporting and to improve ways of working to ensure a safe environment for staff, patients and communities where MSF work.This position will be based in Camp 15 with frequent movements to Camp 14 and to Coordination Office in Ukhiya (as applicable)Job Responsibilities:Support to the Safeguarding framework:Assist in reviewing and contextualizing MSF policies to fit the local program environment, including translating the Code of Conduct in local languages and adapting reporting procedures to ensure they are culturally appropriate, age-sensitive, and understood by both staff and community members.Ensure all policies are accessible, translated (if necessary), and well understood by staff and affected communities.Conduct the safeguarding risk analysis and conduct necessary discussions with all stakeholders in the projects team to identify risks and develop mitigating action plan.Capacity building of staff, partners and communities:Roll out safeguarding and Code of Conduct training for staff, partners and contractors.Conducts mandatory initial safeguarding briefings with new staff and refresher briefings as needed.Support the project in disseminating and developing prevention tools (videos, leaflets, posters).Coordinate and conduct sensitization safeguarding activities for patients and caretakers, ensuring they understand their rights, and to evaluate how they relate to MSF staff.Champion a culture of accountability, prevention, and zero tolerance for abuse and misconduct at project level.Reinforcement of the channels of reporting at project level:Raise awareness with all staff on their role and responsibilities on Safeguarding, especially how to prevent harms within our operations and un-ethical conduct, and also what to do to if they are victims, or if they witness a potential harmful conduct towards staff, patients or community members and how to report.Support the design of accessible, culturally sensitive community feedback and response mechanisms (CFRMs).Ensure all patients and community members understand their rights - including the right to be safe, treated with respect, informed about their care, and to report concerns without fear. Provide clear information on how and where to report.Support department leads to mainstream safeguarding in their daily work:Ensure close supervision of prevention activities and safe-guarding focal points at project level.Support integration of safeguarding measures into staff recruitment/onboarding/development, procurement, service delivery, facility management, and partnership agreements.Collaborate with the logistics department to increase inclusion and safety within the MSF facilities.Support concerned departments in implementing the learning and recommendations from case management.Reporting and collaboration with other actors:Produce monthly report including assessment of the context related to barriers, weaknesses and strengths of the project's main topics of discussion and problems encountered, sessions and trainings done, reporting and communication systems that are in place or in need to be established/ to change.Represent the OCB in project level inter-agency safeguarding or PSEA networks.Collaborate with the health department to promote patients charter and patients' safety.Support the supervision and capacity-building of Child Protection Patient Navigators to ensure effective identification, response, and referral of child protection concerns, and to promote a safe and protective environment for all children within the health facility.Improve detection of child safeguarding concerns and concerns related to safe and respectful working environment for the locally hired staff from the Rohingyas community.Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Law (LLB) in Law
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Mass Communication & Journalism

Educational preference (major) may be flexible based on demonstrated relevant experience.Experience:

At least 2 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Additional Job Requirements:

Age At least 18 years
Only Female

Experience in protection and prevention of abuses and discrimination, Gender base violence, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in an international organization is essential.Ability to understand and speak Rohingya Dialect is essential.Experience and/or interest in social work /rights-based organizations, women organizations. Social process facilitation is desirable.Experience in working in refugees' camps or in collaboration with the Rohingya community is desirable.Proven experience in effective communication and facilitation.Computer Literacy (Basic MS Excel and Word).Able to organize and facilitate workshops.Creativity and sensitivity for context when engaging on safeguarding expectations.Knowledge of time management to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.Understanding of gender issues and a strong commitment to inclusivity.Understanding of how to engage with victims compassionately.Cross-cultural Awareness.Behavioural flexibility.Commitment to MSF Principles.Skills & Expertise:Fluency in Bengali and English.,Human rights,Humanitarian Response,Interpersonal Skills,People Management skill,Quality Orientation,Refugee camps ,Results Driven,Stress Management,Teamwork and CooperationCompensation & Other Benefits:

Medical allowance,Weekly 2 holidays
Festival Bonus: 2

Medical insurance for employee and direct dependents based on Health Care Policy- Locally Hired Staff (LHS).Salary is not negotiable.Income tax deduction at source will be applicable based on the current income tax rule.Festival bonus entitlement is effective upon completing one (01) year of uninterrupted services with MSF.There are no provisions for relocations.Company Information:Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization working in many countries worldwide. MSF has been working in Bangladesh since 1992. MSF was awarded the prestigious `Nobel Peace Prize` in 1999 for its pioneering humanitarian activities since 1971 in several continents.

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