| 1. Key Position Information | | Title of Post | Child Protection Officer | Employment Type | Staff on Annual Contract (Renewable based on performance) | | Location | GNB Head Office, Dhaka | Probation Period | 6 months [ Job confirmation/ extension of probation period /Job discontinuation based on performance evaluation of the probation period. ] | | Date of Issue | 23 September 2026 | Closing Date | 07 October 2026 |
2. Basic Requirement: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Education: - Master’s Degree preferably in Social Sciences, Psychology, Development Studies, Anthropology, Gender studies or any relevant field.
Age: Minimum age 30 years and maximum age 45 years (as on 31 August 2026). Experience: - At least 03 year’s relevant experience in NGO/INGO sector.
3. Contract Information:
Salary and Others: Consolidated Remuneration Tk. 35,626 (per month). 15 days paid leave excluding public holidays and training opportunities for career development.
Probation Period: 06 months (Job confirmation/ extension of probation period /Job discontinuation based on performance evaluation of the probation period) 4. Job Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): | Sl. | Job Responsibilities | Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Target | | 1 | Project Planning and Implementation – Develop and implement child protection activities according to approved project plans, budgets, and organizational standards. | Percentage of planned activities completed within schedule and budget. | 100% | | 2 | Case Management – Identify, assess, refer, follow up, and document children at risk in accordance with approved case management procedures. | Percentage of identified cases appropriately assessed, referred, followed up, and documented within required timelines. | 95% | | 3 | Child Safeguarding – Ensure compliance with organizational child safeguarding policies, codes of conduct, and reporting procedures. | Compliance with safeguarding requirements; reported concerns handled through established procedures. | 100% compliance | | 4 | Risk Identification and Referral – Identify children exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation, violence, trafficking, child marriage, hazardous child labor, or other protection risks and facilitate appropriate services. | Percentage of identified high-risk cases receiving appropriate referral/action within established timelines. | 95% | | 5 | Community-Based Child Protection – Strengthen community mechanisms and child protection committees/groups, community structures, parents, caregivers, and local stakeholders. Facilitate community-based PSS initiatives and strengthen family/community support mechanisms. | Percentage of targeted community structures functioning according to agreed standards. | 95% | | 6 | Child Participation – Facilitate safe, meaningful, age-appropriate, and inclusive participation of children in relevant activities and decision-making processes. | Percentage of planned child-participation activities implemented with appropriate safeguarding measures. | 95% | | 7 | Awareness and Capacity Building – Conduct training and awareness sessions on child rights, safeguarding, positive parenting, prevention of violence, child marriage, child labor, PSEA, exploitation, and referral pathways. | Percentage of planned sessions delivered; improvement in participant knowledge based on pre/post assessment. | 95% delivery; 20% knowledge improvement | | 8 | Monitoring and Field Supervision – Regularly monitor project sites and assess implementation quality, risks, gaps, and corrective actions. | Planned monitoring visits completed and identified action points addressed within agreed deadlines. | 100% | | 9 | Documentation and Reporting – Maintain accurate records and prepare timely monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor/project reports. | Reports submitted accurately and within deadlines. | 100% on time | | 10 | Data Management and Confidentiality – Ensure sensitive child and case-management information is securely collected, stored, accessed, and shared. Maintain secure and confidential case and program information in accordance with data protection principles. | Compliance with confidentiality and data-protection requirements. | 100%; zero unauthorized disclosure | | 11 | Communication, Coordination, Networking and Advocacy – Coordinate with government departments, NGOs, UN agencies, protection actors, schools, health facilities, platform, forum, youth group, and community stakeholders. | Required coordination meetings attended and agreed action points followed up. | 95% attendance/follow-up | | 12 | Referral Pathway Management – Establish and maintain functional referral mechanisms with relevant service providers and authorities. Maintain updated service mapping and referral pathways for health, psychosocial, legal, education, shelter, and other services. | Referral directory/service mapping reviewed and updated. | At least quarterly | | 13 | Psychosocial Support – Facilitate or coordinate structured psychosocial support and child-friendly activities where relevant. | Percentage of targeted children accessing planned PSS/protection services. | 95% | | 14 | Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms – Ensure children and communities understand and can safely access appropriate feedback and reporting mechanisms. | Target locations with functional and child-sensitive feedback mechanisms. | 100% | | 15 | Proposal Development & Resource Mobilization: Support needs assessments, concept notes, proposals, budgets, and donor engagement for child protection programming. | Number of proposals developed | 100% of assigned proposals/concept notes submitted by internal deadlines |
5. Capacity Requirement: - Good understanding of child protection, case management, psychosocial support, and safeguarding principles, particularly in the NGO/INGO sector.
- Strong coordination, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with field teams and diverse stakeholders.
- Good understanding of program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Ability to identify child protection and program implementation challenges and support appropriate and timely solutions.
- Good report writing, documentation, presentation, and data management skills.
- Proficiency in using MS Office applications, internet-based tools, and other relevant software.
Application Procedure: Interested and eligible candidates who meet the requirements are requested to follow the application procedure instructions below. - Interested candidates are requested to apply by 07 October 2026.
- Interested candidates are requested to apply through the Bdjobs online application process.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written and/or oral assessments.
Important Notice: - Unwanted telephone calls/contacts (before or after recruitment test) will result to disqualification.
- Please note that Good Neighbors Bangladesh will never request any fees from candidates in cash, through mobile banking, or via unauthorized emails requesting payment.
- The authorities of the organization reserve the right to change, amend, or cancel this recruitment notice.
- Good Neighbors Bangladesh is concerned about the rights of the children and women, and maintains ‘zero tolerance’ policy on all types of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Address:
Good Neighbors Bangladesh, House 5, Road 2, Block A, Swadesh Shornaly Abashan, Purbachal Express Highway, Barua, Khilkhet, Dhaka 1229, IP phone: +88-09613858585 www.gnbangla.org |
