Apply for Project Officer-Access to Justice at PROTTYASHI

Project Officer – Access to Justice role at Prottyashi focuses on providing justice for migrant workers and their families. With a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Law, you will work to ensure safe migration, access to legal aid, and effective grievance management. Your role will involve coordinating with stakeholders, forming Grievance Management Committees, and processing grievances to provide justice to disadvantaged populations.

Join Prottyashi’s mission to improve the lives of marginalized groups in Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in national or international organizations. You’ll need strong English and Bangla communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Prottyashi is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from women and disabled candidates. Apply now to make a significant impact in social development and justice for migrant communities.

Additional Information

Job Date	13 Jun 2024
Job Type:	Project Officer-Access to Justice
Experience	At least 5 years
Category / Sector:	Private
Education:	Bachelor/Master’s degree in law from any reputed university.
Vacancy Location:	Cox’s Bazar
Organization:	PROTTYASHI

Job Responsibilities:

Contract Duration:

• Initially till 31/12/2024 with possibility of extension depending on performance.

Job Summary: PROTTYASHI, a social development organization, has been working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged populations since its establishment. In partnership with Helvetas Bangladesh, PROTTYASHI has implemented the first phase of the “Strengthened and Informative Migration Systems (SIMS)” project, aimed at ensuring safe migration, access to justice for aggrieved migrants, and productive remittance management for the families of migrant workers in Chattogram District. PROTTYASHI is now launching Phase II of the SIMS project to expand its best practices in Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar Districts. Applications are invited for the position of Project Officer (Access to Justice) for SIMS Phase II, targeting enthusiastic individuals eager to contribute to this mission.

Reporting:

• Report to Project Manager
• Maintain functional relationships with peers, project teams, and other organizational units
• Communicate effectively with both program and operational teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure justice for project beneficiaries (returnee migrants, migrant workers, and their family members) by coordinating with relevant public and private stakeholders
• Form Grievance Management Committees (GMCs) at the union level, ensuring participation from various stakeholders
• Sensitize GMCs to handle grievances with support from upazila coordinators and social mobilizers
• Receive, record, and process grievances, referring them to GMCs, legal aid providers, or courts as appropriate
• Manage cases in coordination with government peers, including DEMO, BMET, and district courts
• Facilitate coordination between union-level and district-level GMCs
• Coordinate with other projects or organizations in the project locations to ensure justice for complainants
• Provide technical support to beneficiaries dealing with litigations
• Maintain communication and coordination with agents or sub-agents to ensure proper documentation of agreements and formalities
• Identify challenges to access to justice for migrant households and present findings to national and district authorities
• Coordinate with BMET or DEMO to utilize the online case management platform for complainant justice
• Ensure compensation or support from the government and/or agents in cases of unexpected incidents involving project beneficiaries
• Liaise with public and private stakeholders at union, upazila, district, and national levels to ensure justice for beneficiaries
• Contribute to periodic project reports by providing data and information as required by the project manager and monitoring office
• Promote gender and social equity in all project interventions
• Adhere to conflict-sensitive program management and demonstrate conflict-sensitive behavior

Organizational Values and Norms:

• Uphold safeguarding and PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) policies
• Prevent any unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct
• Promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults at all times
• Ensure all staff and volunteers adhere to the Code of Conduct, reflecting a commitment to these principles

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law from a reputed university

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in national or international organizations in relevant roles

Technical Skills:

• Professional writing and speaking proficiency in English and Bangla, including the ability to produce field visit reports, event reports, case studies, stories, and content writing
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite
• Ability to make timely decisions, prioritize tasks, and seamlessly manage multiple responsibilities

Additional Requirements:

• Highly motivated and committed to Prottyashi’s vision, mission, and long-term development goals aimed at improving the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized populations
• Demonstrates great learning agility and encourages knowledge sharing across projects for the benefit of all Prottyashi’s initiatives

How to Apply for this Job:

• Submit a cover letter and updated resume outlining your qualifications and experience to [specific email address].
• Include a recent photograph and contact information for at least two professional references.
• Clearly mention the position title “Project Officer (Access to Justice)” in the subject line of your email.
• Ensure all application materials are submitted in PDF format.
• Application deadline: [specific deadline date]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Read Before Applying:

Interested applicants with a relevant background should apply with a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and a recent photograph to [email protected].

Note:

• Prottyashi is committed to attracting and selecting a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, age, gender, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location, or religion.
• Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Any personal persuasion or phone calls will result in disqualification.
• Prottyashi guarantees interviews for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
• The organization has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards discrimination, harassment, and abuse. All employees must abide by Prottyashi’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy.
• Internal and external applicants are treated equally throughout the selection process.
• To ensure transparency, internal candidates should discuss potential applications with their line managers to obtain endorsement.
• There is no cost associated with applying for positions at Prottyashi. Any solicitation of application costs should be considered fraudulent.

Company Information:

PROTTYASHI

A Voluntary Social Development Organization
Syed Bari, 903/A Omar Ali Matobbar Road (Near Bahaddar Bari)
Chandgaon, Chittagong-4212
Phone: +88-031-658222, +88-031-2550506