Host community volunteers

Key Area 1: Core Teaching & Facilitation

• Facilitate Multi-Purpose Center (MPC) activities and conduct Psychosocial Support (PSS), awareness, and community engagement sessions.

• Implement the I Support My Friend (ISMF) initiative at community level, including inception meetings and training of adolescents.

• Engage men and boys in GBV prevention and response through regular orientation and bi-weekly sessions.

• Organize and support community awareness campaigns, observance days, and behavior change activities related to Child Protection (CP) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including Interactive Popular Theatre (IPT) and puppet shows.

• Support the distribution of humanitarian assistance, including Dignity Kits, Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Kits, and other relief items.

• Assist in delivering Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience training for community leaders and volunteers.

• Conduct Parenting and Adolescent Life Skills (PALS) sessions for parents and adolescents as per project guidelines.

• Support the formation, reformation, capacity building, and regular functioning of Community Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPCs), including meetings and member training.

• Maintain regular communication with CBCPC members and facilitate their participation in child protection activities.

• Conduct child protection risk mapping and assist communities in developing prevention, response, and referral action plans.

• Carry out regular field visits to identify child protection concerns, assess community needs, and support appropriate interventions.

• Raise awareness on child protection issues, including child abuse, child marriage, child trafficking, neglect, exploitation, and other safeguarding concerns.

• Identify vulnerable children and facilitate referral and linkage with relevant services, including case management support.

• Organize community meetings, group sessions, and youth engagement activities to strengthen community participation and protection mechanisms.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with community members, beneficiaries, local leaders, government authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Support Education, Case Management, and other project teams in implementing program activities when required.

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports to the supervisor.

• Communicate effectively in English and Bengali (Chittagonian dialect highly preferable) – essential.

• Report any violation of child safeguarding and PSEA policies of FIVDB.

• Work on an emergency basis during emergencies and when necessary.

• Maintain FIVDB and donor policies at all times.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of project objectives.

Key Area 2: Coordination & Relationship Building

• Maintain frequent communication with project personnel, including supervisor(s).

• Build strong rapport with learners and community members.

Key Area 3: Documentation

• Maintain registers, Activity Trackers and hard copies with full details (enrollment, attendance, visits, home visits, stock registers, etc.).

• During emergencies, manage day-to-day activities remotely and follow up via SMS/phone call/WhatsApp group.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Submit case stories every month.

Key Area 4: Planning

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly plans and submit them to the supervisor(s) regularly.

• 1 to 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Higher Secondary

• Age 22 to 32 years

• Workplace: FDMN Camp 1W, 06, 21 & 24

• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Bengali; fluency in Chittagonian dialect highly preferable.

• Sound knowledge of the national curriculum and education system.

• Ability to build rapport with learners, caregivers, and community stakeholders.

• Willingness to work on an emergency basis when required.

As per FIVDB organizational policy.

FIVDB affirms the `ZERO` tolerance approach against sexual exploitation and abuse. And is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children and adults at all times. FIVDB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us. FIVDB is an equal-opportunity organization and any kind of persuasion will be construed as automatic disqualification. Females are encourage to apply and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Join us on our Facebook page for more updates: www.facebook.com/fivdbngo

Candidates may also submit a hard copy of their application along with an updated CV to the address below.Friends In Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB) Cox's Bazar Office: Rahim Villa, Sayeman Road, Middle Baharchara, Cox's Bazar-4700, BangladeshOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process. FIVDB reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.FIVDB is an equal opportunity employer. Women and qualified candidates from the local host community are strongly encouraged to apply.