GBV Specialist

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Deadline: 31/10/2026
  • Location: Bangladesh
GBV / VAWG PSEA/ Safeguarding
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened an area office in Cox’s Bazar, and a country office in Dhaka.

POSITION PROFILE

The Protection/GBV Specialist is responsible for providing technical supervision and quality assurance to DRC’s GBV programmes in Cox’s Bazar and support to DRC’s local partners. This role emphasizes capacity building for DRC staff, partners, and communities to strengthen GBV prevention and response interventions. The Protection Specialist will support the Project/Protection Manager, Protection Coordinator, and Protection TLs in developing intervention materials, trainings, proposals, and SoPs around, but not limited to, the following: GBV Case Management, Women and Girls Safe Spaces, and risk mitigation and prevention activities. All programming will be inclusive of Gender Diverse Individuals. S/he will ensure the programme is delivered to a high quality delivered in line with DRC’s, donors and international standards.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
  • 5+ years of experience in the protection sector. Experience with NGOs, UN and working with displaced communities such as refugees and/or IDPs is highly advantageous.
  • Thorough understanding of best practices and strategies in Protection and GBV response (case management, psychosocial support, etc.) and prevention and risk reduction.
  • Experience in capacity building of local partners and providing direct technical support to local organizations.
  • Thorough understanding of GBVIMS, ActivityInfo, and protection information management in general.
  • Strong experience in project development and proposal writing.
  • Experience in working in legal assistance programs advantageous.
  • Willingness to travel regularly as needed.
  • A strong passion for protection, and ability to advocate for protection needs internally and externally.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Rights, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline.
  • Advanced degree such as Masters or a combination of disciplines, is advantageous.

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