The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been registered in Bangladesh since 2013, running integrated programmes in site management, shelter/NFI and protection in response to the Rohingya influx, as well as support to host communities, with an area office in Cox's Bazar and a country office in Dhaka.
The Protection/GBV Specialist provides technical supervision and quality assurance to DRC's GBV programmes in Cox's Bazar and supports DRC's local partners, with an emphasis on capacity building for staff, partners and communities to strengthen GBV prevention and response. The role supports the Project/Protection Manager, Protection Coordinator and Protection Team Leaders in developing intervention materials, trainings, proposals and SoPs covering GBV case management, Women and Girls Safe Spaces, and risk mitigation and prevention activities. The position is open only to nationals of Bangladesh.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide technical support and guidance to field-level protection teams on GBV, including tools, capacity building plans, trainings and coaching.
- Ensure adherence to GBV best practices and professional standards; provide technical oversight and spot checks.
- Support start-up of new protection programmes, information management, accountability to affected populations and recruitment of protection staff.
- Provide technical inputs into proposals and quality assurance of project reports; support donor compliance.
- Represent DRC in the Cox's Bazar protection working groups (GBV Sub-Sector) and strengthen partnerships and coordination with other sectors.
- Ensure data protection, confidentiality and safety protocols are followed.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in the protection sector; experience with NGOs, UN and displaced communities is highly advantageous.
- Thorough understanding of GBV response and prevention strategies, case management and psychosocial support; knowledge of GBVIMS and ActivityInfo.
- Experience in capacity building of local partners, project development and proposal writing.
- Tertiary qualification in Law, Human Rights, Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline; a Master's degree is advantageous.
- Fluent English and Bengali; Rohingya or Rakhine languages are an added value.
- Willingness to travel regularly.
Contract: National, Employment Band G2, start as soon as possible, duty station Cox's Bazar. Benefits include bonuses, relocation and mobile allowances, leave encashment, group life insurance including family, dental and optical benefits, and gratuity.
* Closing Date for Application: 31 October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted through the Apply button on the page. Submit a cover letter and an updated CV (preferably no longer than four pages) in English, with details of three referees (present supervisor, HR, and a past employment supervisor). Applications sent by email will not be considered. DRC does not charge any fee for its recruitment process.
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