International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Join the International Rescue Committee as a WPE Officer - Prevention
Cox's Bazar
Deadline: 2025-08-31
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Job Overview
Company: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Cox's Bazar
Type: Contractor
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-08-27
Experience: 2 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor/Honors
Job Responsibilities
- Adhere to and dedicatedly promote the women-, girl- and survivor-centered support approach, and the GBV guiding principles.
- Consult and work with adolescent girls in the Centers to identify their needs, interests, and priorities.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of training activities.
- Conduct community outreach and engagement activities.
- Provide psychosocial first aid and non-judgmental support.
Required Skills
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to keep records and write simple reports.
- Understanding of GBV dynamics and a strong interest in adolescent girls’ protection and empowerment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect in centers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Mobile bill reimbursement.
- Weekly 2 holidays.
- Insurance provided.
- Gratuity available.
- Yearly retention benefits equivalent to basic salary.
Job Description
Program BriefThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future.Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.PurposeThe WPE Officer – Prevention provides technical support to the WPE team in WSS center WPE Officers to ensure that basic, essential support for vulnerable women and girls (including survivors of gender-based violence- GBV) is provided according to survivor-centered principles during the emergency interventions...Work Station: Camp (Ukhiya, Teknaf)Major Responsibilities:Adhere to and promote the women-, girl- and survivor-centered support approach.Consult and work with adolescent girls to identify their needs and adapt activities accordingly.Assist in training activities for adolescent girls.Conduct outreach and community engagement activities on GBV awareness.Provide Psychosocial First Aid and support services.Collaborate closely with health team for safe access to GBV services.Maintain trust and professionalism in interactions.Job Nature: ContractualLocation: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)