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The Sr. Protection Coordinator will lead protection programming in Cox’s Bazar. This role will provide strategic and technical leadership, ensure timely implementation of project activities, represent IRC Bangladesh in the Protection Cluster and related forums, and support business development, donor engagement, and proposal development. The role will work closely with multi-functional teams including programme, advocacy, communication, MEAL, and operations to deliver high-quality protection outcomes. The Sr. Protection Coordinator will have overall responsibility to supervise and support the Protection program teams composed of Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Child Protection (CP) and Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL). S/he will ensure program results delivery, quality, and impact, sustainability.
Major

Responsibilities:
A. Strategic Leadership and Program ManagementProvide strategic direction and technical oversight to the organization’s protection programming in Cox’s Bazar.
Ensure effective planning, implementation,



and monitoring of protection activities in line with project ToC, goal and objectives, quality standards, organizational policies, and donor requirements.
Lead development and execution of work plans, spending plans, procurement plans, and activity tracking to ensure timely and quality project delivery.
Support adaptive programming by identifying implementation challenges, risks, and opportunities and proposing practical solutions.
Ensure mainstreaming of protection principles, accountability, safeguarding, gender, inclusion, and conflict sensitivity across program implementation.
Strengthening program quality through regular field monitoring, technical support, and mentoring of team members.
B. Business Development and Resource MobilizationIdentify strategic funding opportunities aligned with the organization’s protection priorities and field realities.
In coordination with Sr. Grants and Partnership Coordinator, contribute to business development efforts including needs analysis, concept note development, proposal writing, budget input, and donor reporting.
Support development of high-quality program documents, research, assessments, case studies, and evidence to strengthen fundraising efforts.
Work with Partnerships and senior management to position the organization for future protection funding opportunities.
C. Coordination with Multi-Functional TeamsEnsure regular collaboration and communication with other units and functions including Health,



Education, Ecominc Recovery and Development and other programs to ensure integrated programming components are highly functional and grounded in best practice across both sectors. .
Facilitate integrated planning and implementation across functions to maximize program impact and operational efficiency.
Coordinate internal review meetings, progress tracking, and action follow-up with relevant teams.
Collaborate with Advocacy and Communications teams to develop key messages, case studies, briefing notes, and visibility materials related to protection work.
Ensure that program evidence and learning inform advocacy priorities and communication outputs.
Support development of external products that highlight protection concerns, project achievements, lessons learned, and community voices in a safe and ethical manner.
D. Representation and External EngagementRepresent the organization in the Protection Cluster, working groups, sub-sector meetings, inter-agency coordination platforms, and other relevant forums.
Maintain strong professional relationships with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
Actively contributes to sector discussions, technical initiatives, and coordination efforts to influence protection priorities and response strategies.
Ensure that the organization’s position, achievements, and concerns are effectively communicated in external forums.
Ensure IRC’s active contribution in all coordination forums at local level (sub districts and camps)E. Team Leadership and Capacity BuildingProvide day-to-day technical guidance and coordination support to protection team leader; WPE Coordinator, CP Coordinator and PROL CoordinatorCoach, train,

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