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

 

 

Associate Officer – Child Protection Case Worker  

 

 

Project                                     :   Sustainable Solutions and Protection for the Rohingya Refugee Community in  

    Camps, Funded by UNHCR

Location of posting             :   Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar

Number of positions          :  02

Type of contract                   :   Fixed term contract

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

Salary and benefits             :   Monthly Gross Salary BDT. 49,290 with other admissible benefits such as

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

 

 

 

 

Job Summary

 

The Associate Officer – Child Protection Case Worker is responsible for providing direct child protection case management services to children at risk. The role ensures cases are managed in a child-centered, rights-based, and ethical manner, in line with organizational policies, national legislation, and inter-agency standards.

 

         Key responsibilities include (not limited to):

 

            Child Protection Case Management:

·         Identify and receive child protection cases through outreach, referrals, and community engagement.

·         Conduct child protection assessments in line with CP Case Management Guidelines.

·         Develop and implement individual case plans in consultation with children and caregivers.

·         Facilitate referrals to appropriate services, including health, MHPSS, education, legal aid, and social services.

·         Conduct BIP procedure with the vulnerable children.

·         Conduct regular follow-up visits and update case progress.

·         Support case closure and post-closure follow-up were required.

Documentation and Information Management:

·         Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case documentation.

·         Enter and update case information in CPIMS+ or other approved systems.

·         Ensure safe storage and ethical sharing of child protection information.

·         Maintain updated referral and case tracking records.

 

Community Engagement and Case Identification:

·         Work closely with community volunteers, caregivers, and community leaders to identify children at risk.

·         Support awareness and prevention activities related to child protection risks.

·         Promote safe, child-friendly, and culturally appropriate engagement with children and families.    

             

              Coordination and Referral Follow-up:

·         Coordinate with service providers to ensure timely access to services for children.

·         Follow up on referrals and ensure continuity of care.

·         Participate in case conferences and team review meetings as required.

 

Safeguarding, Ethics, and Professional Conduct:

·         Apply child-centered and survivor-centered approaches in all case management activities.

·         Adhere strictly to ActionAid’s Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding, and PSEA policies.

·         Report safeguarding concerns and critical incidents following organizational procedures.

 

Reporting and Accountability:

·         Submit regular case updates and activity reports to the Case Management Officer.

·         Support monitoring visits, audits, and evaluations related to CP case management.

·         Participate in supervision sessions, trainings, and capacity-building activities.

 

Security and Staff Wellbeing:

·         Comply with ActionAid security protocols and camp-level regulations.

·         Practice self-care and participate in debriefing or psychosocial support sessions as required.

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

 

Required Educational Qualification and Experience

 

                Experience:

§  Minimum 1–3 years of experience in child protection or social work.

§  Experience working with children and families in humanitarian or community-based settings preferred.               

                Education:

§  Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, or a related field.

 

Technical Skills & Knowledge

·         Basic understanding of CP Case Management Guidelines and child protection principles.

·         Ability to work with vulnerable children using child-friendly and ethical approaches.

·         Good documentation and reporting skills.

·         Willingness to learn CPIMS+ and case management tools.          

           Required Competencies

·         Respect for diversity and inclusion

·         Accountability and integrity

·         Empathy and professionalism

·         Strong teamwork and communication

·         Commitment to child rights and safeguarding      

          Relationships

 

·         S/he will report to the Officer – Child Protection Case Management. S/he will work as a team member in this project.

 

   Application instructions

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

·         Last date of application is 28 February 2026. Due to emergency, recruitment will be on rolling. The candidates are requested to apply early before deadline

·         Please click here to submit your application.  (ActionAid only received applications through this online recruitment module)

 

 

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.