Girl Shine Mentor

YPSA has been implementing a project titled “Multi sector recovery and empowerment support for crises affected communities in Cox’s Bazar Activity” since 2020. The project is technical supported by International Rescue Committee (IRC) and funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)

Job Title: Girl Shine Mentor

Reportable to: Project Officer (GBV)

Current Project Agreement Period: September 2024 to June 2027

Contract Duration: Up to August 2025 (Possibility to Extend)

No. of Vacancy: 03 (Female)

Position Overview: Girl Shine Mentors will be recruited from the local community as volunteer, preferably older adolescent girls or young women, fostering safety networks and ensuring sustainability while providing ongoing solidarity and mentorship, overseen by YPSA staff mentors will be selected as per the criteria who will be responsible to deliver the sessions of the adolescent girls and their caregivers with support from YPSA staff.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct door-to-door visits, community meetings, and awareness/outreach sessions to introduce the project and its benefits to community members.
Collect data from the field and report to the supervisor.
Explain the objectives of relevant activities in an understandable manner.
Collaborate with community members to co-design project interventions that are tailored to their needs and preferences.
Ensure effective communication between project teams and the community to address challenges and opportunities.
Data Collection and Feedback: Gather feedback from community members to ensure their voices are heard in project decision-making.
Collect and document success stories, testimonials, and lessons learned from the community.

Competencies/Skills:

Excellent facilitation skills.
Knowledge of participatory approaches and community-based development principles.
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to community empowerment, social justice, and sustainable development.

Educational Qualifications:

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) & Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Languages:

Proficiency in Bengali. Knowledge of Chittagonian dialects is highly preferred.

Maintaining Neutrality: Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the integrity of Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) and to uphold the principle of neutrality in the workplace. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Engaging in political activities during working hours, on public holidays, weekends, or using organizational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. It is essential for all staff members to prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.

Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity:

Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct while ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) recognizes that each member’s behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our work. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.

Safeguarding and PSEA:

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Monthly Consolidated Stipend: 7,000 BDT

Job location: Ukhiya and Chakaria under Cox’s Bazar.

If you are interested and competent for this position and having the required qualifications and experience, submit your CV, an application along with all necessary documents in the following address on or before 07/05/2025.

YPSA-Cox’s Bazar Office: 325, Sayeman Road, Ayesha villa (2nd Floor)/Nazir Hossain New Building, Baharchara, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Cell Phone: +880 1856-684786)

YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and gender. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position.

YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Emergency 02334470996 excluding govt. holidays (Office time only)