Technical Specialist – Child Protection

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Project Background
Rights of Adolescents in the RMG Ecosystem of Bangladesh (BGD Supply Chain) is a 24-month project. The project aims to sensitize and support RMG factories to create decent job opportunities for adolescent (14-17 years) who are engaged or at risk of hazardous work. Project will identify targeted children from community level and develop their soft skills. Project will mobilize families and communities for their support. Project will conduct advocacy with policy makers, textile export association and media for supportive role in terms of policy, standards and technical support.

The Opportunity
The Technical Specialist will provide technical leadership and field-level support for implementing project activities aimed at promoting safe and decent work opportunities for adolescents aged 14–17 in the RMG supply chain of Bangladesh. The position will lead community mobilization, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure adolescents are protected from hazardous work while accessing appropriate employment pathways.
The role will also support case management for adolescents exposed to or at risk of hazardous work, strengthen coordination with industry and child rights stakeholders, and contribute to advocacy, knowledge generation, and reporting at local and national levels. This position will directly supervise 2 community mobilizers.

Qualifications and experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience in labour rights especially child/adolescent rights in the Supply Chain.
• Knowledge on child labour laws, child protection frameworks, descent work standards, supply chain due diligence.
• Female candidates having experience working on labour rights particularly child/adolescent rights in RMG supply chain will get preference.
• Certificate course in Digital Marketing & E-commerce will get preference
• Clear knowledge on RMG Ecosystem and strong connection with relevant actors like BGMEA, BKMEA, Labour Rights organization, MoLE, DIFE etc. is desired.
• Demonstrated understanding and competency in project implementation, management, and monitoring.
• The position requires sound knowledge of relevant Government of Bangladesh policies related to Child Rights, Child Protection, Child Labour, and GESI.
• Proven experience in community mobilization, soft skills training, stakeholder engagement, collaboration with RMG actors as well as internal and external communication.
• Report writing both Bangla in English, analyse data for decision making and participation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic digital tools of Artificial Intelligence and soft skills expertise
• Master’s degree, preferably in Social Science/Business Management/Development Studies or Relevant field.

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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