Community Engagement Officer

Good Neighbors (1991) is an international humanitarian, development and non-governmental organization with membership in General Consultative Status in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). Winner of MDG 2 award 2007 and UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development 2024, Good Neighbors Bangladesh (GNB) is operating 17 Community Development Projects (CDP) and 1 Project with Specific Program (PSP) in 13 districts for child protection, education, health, women empowerment, income generating activities, DRR and Rohingya emergency response activities. Good Neighbors Bangladesh (GNB) intends to recruit suitable personnel for the following positions:

Project Name: “Enhancing protective environment for children and adolescents in Rohingya and Host community in Cox’s Bazar District”

Funded and cooperated by: Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center

1. Key Position Information
Title of Post	Community Engagement Officer	Employment Type	Contractual
Post Number	02	Location	Camp 15, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar
Report to	GNB Project Focal	Closing Date	19 July 2025
Contract Period	12 months (July 2025 – June 2026)

2. Basic Requirement:

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Gender studies, public health, social work, Humanities, Law or any other relevant discipline from any government recognized organization. Masters’ degree in relevant field is highly appreciable.

Age: Maximum age 45 years (as on 30th June 2025)

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in NGO/INGO setting
• Experience on implementing or leading Sexual and reproductive health and/or Child Protection, Gender focused projects in emergency
• Experience on working with internally displaced people
• Minimum 2 years (experience with only evidence and relevance will count). Sound knowledge in Micro-soft office and English language (Speaking & writing).

Eligible:  Qualified male & female candidates are allowed to apply.

Preference: GN Bangladesh strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply.

3. Contract Information:

Salary and Others: Consolidated Remuneration Tk. 47,500 (per month). Yearly 15 days paid leave excluding public holidays and training opportunities for career development.

Contract Period: 12 months

4. Job Assignment in Brief:

Sl	Types of Responsibilities	Details about Job Responsibilities
1.	Primary Responsibilities	Fully responsible to lead overall camp level program and staffs MPCAC operations on a regular basis and provide constructive feedback and suggestions to the team. Monitor timely implementation of the MPCAC and Outreach activities Work with teams and communities to develop appropriate prevention and awareness-raising/behavior change strategies. Proper guidance to ensure PSS, PFA, Case management, referral service for survivors Fully responsible for Monthly Report/weekly report/project completion report both English and Bangla by project duration. Should have strong data management capacity; have to submit weekly, bi weekly, monthly report and sub sector report in due time ensuring authentication. Coordinate with local and international NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for survivors, Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the National/INGO’s and community. Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct. Ensure budget execution with meaningful program implementation and accountability. Provide technical support on the design of services and activities for Children/adolescent girls and support its program staffs and organization considering change of implementing trends. Regularly attend in CP/GBV sub-sector and site management/CiC office meeting and communication with CiC office regularly. Keep effective internal/external communication and close collaboration with office supervisor. PSEA: No involvement with SEA issue/mutual relationship. GNB maintain “0” Zero tolerance on PSEA and child protection concern”. Ensures effective implementation of the project activities as per the set plan of action and as per the donor requirement. He/She will liaise directly with other service providers working and communities where the project is implementing and facilitate referrals to other service providers (health including Mental health, Shelter, NFIs and /or legal providers, etc.) Ensure Do No Harm analysis is carried out and the principle of Do No Harm is observed and upheld in all the engagements of the Case Worker.
2.	Secondary Responsibilities	Arrange capacity building events for the project team members. Mentor and support staff professional development and foster a positive team spirit to encourage innovative and quality programming Be familiar with accountability and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). monitoring and reporting of complaints and feedback as per GNB complaints mechanism policy Committed to GNB Core Values and Mission. Committed to GNB Core Values, Mission, GN Code of Conduct, HR Policy and PSEA instructions Responsible for the selection and supervise all project volunteers working in the MPCAC  Produce monthly data and regular narrative reports for different stakeholders as well as office.  Maintain positive coordination and relationship with other partners in the field to promote holistic approach to case management
3.	Other Responsibilities	Any other duties required by project authorities.

5. Capacity Requirement:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of CP, GBV and humanitarian principles
• Have good leadership, conflict management, coaching, mentoring, and team building skills.
• Strong problem identification, analytical, solving skills and adaptability with situation.
• Experience in working with communities and local governments, INGOs and other key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Have good skill and knowledge on CP, GBV/MHM related Concept Note/Project Proposal writing
•  Have practical experience in humanitarian related work.
• Positive attitude towards social service and adaptability to organizational vision and values
• Ability to deal with community people with a positive manner and mentality to work for the marginal people
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with external partners and capacity to interact in a multicultural environment.
• Agile working mindset and adaptable to fast changes
• A flexible, positive, and inspirational team player
• Excellent knowledge on MS Office

Application procedure:

Submission of Application: If this sounds like your kind of thing, you should definitely apply by 19 July 2025. We are requesting you to download the prescribed format from here and send to the email address recruitment@gnbangla.org  

[Must mention basic information of yourself, age, total year of experience, education with major subject, expected and current salary amount, possible date of joining, two references (one should be Current/Last Supervisor) in your CV]

Applications without required information, proper subject in email or incomplete application will not be considered.

Please mention the position name “Community Engagement Officer” in the email subject line.

Call for interview: If your CV is selected then a recruiter will invite you over phone/email, followed by a couple of written/oral tests as applicable for the recruitment of the position. (Please provide your active email address, mobile number, and/ or contact information)

Only short-listed candidates will be called for assessment.
Male and female candidates are allowed to apply.

Address:
Good Neighbors Bangladesh, House 5, Road 2, Block A, Swadesh Shornaly Abashan, Purbachal Express Highway, Barua, Khilkhet, Dhaka 1229, IP phone: +88-09613858585

Website: www.gnbangla.org

*Unwanted telephone calls/contacts (before or after recruitment test) will result to disqualification.
Good Neighbors Bangladesh is concerned about the rights of child and women and has “Zero Tolerance” policy for any kind of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.