ActionAid Bangladesh is looking for suitable candidate for the following position:

 

 

Associate Officer – Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS)

 

 

Project                                     :  Sustainable Solution and protection for the Rohingya Refugee Community in

   Camps (funded by UNHCR) Project

 

Location of posting             :   Ukhiya/Teknaf

Number of positions          :   01

Type of contract                   :   Fixed term contract

Duration of Contract          :   Up to 31 December 2026 (if not extended)

Salary and benefits             :   Monthly Gross Salary with other admissible benefits such as

                                                       mobile & internet allowance, medical benefit, group life insurance etc

 

 

 

Job Context

 

The Associate Officer – WGSS is responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation and management of Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS) activities. The role focuses on delivering and supporting WELP, Girl Shine, recreational activities, and ensuring the WGSS remains a safe, inclusive, and well-managed space for women and adolescent girls.

 

Key responsibilities include (not limited to)

 

1. WGSS Program Implementation

·         Support implementation of WGSS-based programs, including WELP, Girl Shine, and structured recreational activities.

·         Facilitate or co-facilitate group sessions and activities for women and adolescent girls in line with approved methodologies.

·         Ensure activities are conducted in a safe, respectful, and participatory manner.

·         Support implementation of activity schedules and daily WGSS plans.

2. WGSS Management and Operations

·         Support day-to-day management of the WGSS, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and accessibility of the space.

·         Monitor attendance, space usage, and adherence to WGSS operating procedures.

·         Ensure WGSS materials, equipment, and resources are properly used and maintained.

·         Support coordination of activity timings to avoid overlapping and overcrowding.

3. Community Engagement and Outreach

·         Support outreach activities to encourage participation of women and girls in WGSS programs.

·         Engage with community members, volunteers, and leaders to promote WGSS services.

·         Support inclusive participation of diverse groups, including adolescents, survivors, and women with disabilities.

4. Volunteer Support and Supervision

·         Support coordination and day-to-day guidance of WGSS volunteers and facilitators.

·         Monitor volunteer attendance and participation during activities.

·         Promote adherence to ActionAid’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding standards among volunteers.

5. Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting

·         Maintain accurate records of WGSS activities, attendance, and outputs.

·         Collect feedback from participants to support program learning and improvement.

·         Submit regular activity and WGSS status reports to the GBV Prevention Officer.

·         Support monitoring visits, evaluations, and learning reviews.

6. Referral Support and Safe Disclosure

·         Support safe and ethical handling of disclosures related to GBV or protection concerns.

·         Refer cases to appropriate GBV or CP response services following established referral pathways.

·         Always maintain confidentiality and survivor-centered approaches.

7. Safeguarding, Ethics, and Professional Conduct

·         Uphold ActionAid’s safeguarding, PSEA, and child protection policies.

·         Ensure WGSS activities do not expose participants to harm or risk.

·         Report safeguarding concerns and incidents through established procedures.

·         Maintain respectful and professional behavior with community members and colleagues.

8. Security and Staff Wellbeing

·         Follow ActionAid security protocols and camp-level regulations.

·         Participate in supervision, debriefing, and self-care activities.

·         Contribute to a positive, safe, and supportive working environment.

 

Relationships

 

Associate Officer – SASA! Together will report to Officer – GBV Prevention.

Required Educational Qualification and Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.

·         Minimum 1–3 years of experience in GBV prevention, women and girls programming, or community-based work.

·         Experience working in WGSS or similar safe spaces preferred.

·         Experience in humanitarian or refugee settings is an asset.

Technical Skill:

·         Basic understanding of GBV prevention, women’s empowerment, and adolescent programming.

·         Experience facilitating group sessions or recreational activities is desirable.

·         Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to maintain safe and inclusive spaces.

 

 

Application instructions

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:

·   Last date of application is 09 May 2026

·   Please click here to submit your application. 

 

 

ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.

 

ActionAid Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards child abuse, exploitation and child labor and expects all employees to abide by the Child Protection Policy of ActionAid Bangladesh.

         

N.B: There is no cost involved with applying for positions with ActionAid Bangladesh. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent