Starting date of position: 1st February 2026

Contract Duration : 11 months (extendable)

Place of work: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Travel requirements: Upto 50 %

 Deadline for applications: While Terre des hommes sets 17th November as the deadline for applications for this position, review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis, and therefore receiving applications for the position may be closed prior to the deadline.

Terre des hommes (Tdh):
The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

Context:
Tdh has been present and active in Bangladesh since 1974 and focuses its
work on Migration, tackling child labour, health, child protection, WASH, Access to Justice and humanitarian aid. We are currently working in Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar, Ukhia, Teknaf, Kurigram and Satkhira.

The Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH) is a programme that aims to support organisations in the aid sector to strengthen their safeguarding policy and practice against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEAH). RSH supports organisations working in both the humanitarian and development sectors and is driven by the needs of smaller national or local organisations in developing countries. The programme is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) until 2030. The Safeguarding Adviser will play a pivotal role in the delivery of effective and high-quality implementation of the RSH programme. The role will be responsible for planning and coordination of activities, as well as stakeholder engagement and policy influencing.

Mission:

The Safeguarding Adviser will work in a team to deliver the RSH programme in Bangladesh to stakeholders. The role will lead the development, delivery and sustainability of capability building initiatives which support civil society organisations (CSOs) across Bangladesh. The Adviser will be responsible for contextualisation and effective delivery of these activities, including working closely with the RSH Country Lead and MEAL colleagues to ensure the RSH programme in Bangladesh is meeting the needs of CSOs. The role will be expected to travel (up to 50%) to meet with RSH users and engage stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of FCDO’s leading safeguarding programmes. In the role as Safeguarding Adviser, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of contextualised capability-building activities for CSOs to strengthen safeguarding practices across Bangladesh. You will lead the delivery of online and in-person activities, including mentorships, workshops, webinars, and peer-learning events. Working through the RSH digital platform and in collaboration with national partners, you will promote e-learning, foster engagement through the online Hub, and support a vibrant safeguarding community of practice. You will also manage relationships with key stakeholders, including a National Expert Board and wider networks in Bangladesh, to ensure that learning, resources, and partnerships contribute to a strong, sustainable safeguarding ecosystem.

We are looking for someone who is patient, organised and adaptable, able to balance technical accuracy with good working relationships, and to approach their work with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration in line with the RSH values below.

Key responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Capability-building activities, co-designed with the RSH National Lead and SDD’s Global Safeguarding Lead.
• Facilitate trainings, mentorships, workshops, and peer-learning events.
• Identify, engage, and oversee the work of technical consultants for the RSH programme.
• Promotion and uptake of the Hub activities and mentorship Community of Practice.

Online Hub Engagement

• Promote e-learning with relevant stakeholders.
• Promote the use / engagement and visibility of the RSH – including inputting into the design of the national Hub web page and user feedback.
• Identify, quality assure and on-board new safeguarding consultants to the Safeguarding Consultants directory on the Hub.
• Moderate online discussions in at least one local language.
• Organise the quality control of resources and translations
• Promote and facilitate the participation of professionals in webinars and other online learning opportunities.

Programme and Hub Learning

• Actively contribute to cross-regional learning between CSO Safeguarding Advisers; this will take place through monthly regional working group meetings and ad hoc engagement.
• Manage the collection of resources and publish them (in original language) to feed the virtual platform library, resources, and tools.
• Organise and implement processed information and resources in written, audio and video format.

Governance

• Faciltate the formation of and support a National Expert Board (NEB) in Bangladesh. The NEB will bring together diverse thought leaders and practitioners working on SEAH (and broader safeguarding agenda), providing contextualised advice, information, networks, and contacts.
• Establish and maintain national level relationships with stakeholders and networks, including donors, CSOs, others in the aid sector working on safeguarding.

Profile:

The individual should be able to demonstrate the following values if applying for a role with RSH:

Empathy & Active Listening

• Ability to genuinely understand and respond to concerns.
• Making people feel heard, respected, and valued.
• Building rapport with individuals who may have experienced harm or work with vulnerable groups.

Clear & Compassionate Communication

• Explaining the programme’s purpose and benefits in simple, non-technical language.
• Using a tone that is reassuring and approachable.
• Sensitivity to cultural and emotional nuances.

Cultural Sensitivity

• Respecting diversity and understanding different community norms and values.
• Being inclusive and aware of biases that might affect work.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Working smoothly with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Sharing insights to improve RSH processes collectively.

Education:

• Masters-level education in a relevant field. 

Experience:

Essential:

• 7+ years of experience in the safeguarding technical space
• Work with civil society organisations.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding networks, actors, and systems across Bangladesh.
• Demonstrated facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to translate complex safeguarding concepts into practical tools and guidance.
• Ability to translate complex safeguarding concepts into practical tools, guidance, and training resources appropriate to local contexts.

Desirable:

• Professional training or certification in safeguarding or protection.
• Experience supporting organisational change, culture development, or systems strengthening related to safeguarding and ethical conduct.
• Experience working on a FCDO or bilateral donor programme
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and online community engagement.
• Experience producing clear, high-quality training materials and resources for diverse audiences.

Salary:
Monthly gross salary range for this position: 302,400 to 334,800 BDT (based on experience).

In addition, based on internal policy, the selected candidate will be entitled to the following:

• - Festival bonus (2 per year)
• - Severance pay
• - Life insurance for employees
• - Health insurance for the employees and dependents
• - Mobile allowance
• - Annual leave of 18 day per year
• - Casual leave of 10 days per year
• - Sick leave of 14 days per year
• - Flexibility of working from home on 2 days of the week

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Procedure:
Only complete applications (including CV + covering letter) posted on our official website will be processed. Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. Tdh will only contact those candidates shortlisted for the position.

References:
Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment, as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time of the candidate's departure from employment.