Child Protection Manager | International Rescue Committee

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Program Brief

  • Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.
  • The IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since the IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Recently IRC has also introduced two new programs: Protection Rule of Law (PRoL) and Education. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC will grow over time its geographic coverage within Cox’s bazar and to other parts of the country, thus expand its’ networks and partnerships around emergency preparedness and response work, reach beyond the Rohingya refugees, also targeting the vulnerable host groups in Cox’s Bazar and other parts of Bangladesh.

Purpose

  • The position will establish and enhance the “Strengthening Child Rights Monitoring Mechanism (CRMM)” project across 15 camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas of Cox’s Bazar district. The Child Protection Manager will strengthen the case identification process, ensuring cases are properly verified, documented, and reported in alignment with project requirements. Additionally, the manager will ensure the seamless implementation of Child Rights Monitoring Mechanism interventions across project locations.

Position Objectives

  • Oversee and ensure the effective implementation of the “Strengthening Child Rights Monitoring Mechanism (CRMM)” project interventions in accordance with IRC guidelines, work plans, and project timelines.
  • Develop and enhance the process for identifying cases of child rights violations, ensuring incidents are verified, documented, reported appropriately, and that timely support is provided through direct services or referrals.
  • Analyze critical child rights violence cases while consistently monitoring field situations to address child rights issues, conducting impact analyses, and reporting findings. Facilitate capacity building for project staff, frontline workers, and various stakeholders, while promoting awareness of child rights in the designated working areas.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Welfare/work, Sociology, International Relations. Anthropology, Development studies or a related field with relevant experience in child protection program.

Experience: At least 5 years

Responsibilities & Context

  • Country: Bangladesh
  • Department: Child Protection
  • Contract length: Till 30 November 2025 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
  • Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office
  • Reporting to: Senior CP Manager
  • Expected Start Date: At Earliest