Title: Anti-Trafficking Programme Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Anti-trafficking Programme Officer

Department: Oasis Bangladesh, Community Programmes

Responsible to: Oasis Bangladesh Community Programmes Director

Responsible for: nil at first

Hours: 40 hours per week, including breaks, the breakdown of these hours to be by agreement with line manager.

Purpose of the role: A key role in Oasis Bangladesh’s Anti-human trafficking programme facilitating the repatriation of trafficking survivors, implementing STOP THE TRAFFIK initiatives and conducting research to inform further projects.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh with some trips to Nilphamari (Northern Bangladesh)

Main duties and responsibilities:

Oasis Anti-trafficking Programme

·  Co-ordinate the repatriation of trafficking survivors from India to Bangladesh by liaising with referral agencies in India and grass-roots NGOs in Bangladesh, requesting home studies and repatriation orders, updating the case management records, keeping track of cases and following-up.

·  Ensure appropriate care plans are in place for each survivor on their return, in line with the survivor’s wishes and best practice in standards of care. Follow-up cases to see how long-term support can be provided as appropriate.

·  Conduct research and report on human-trafficking issues. Assist in planning and implementing further projects as informed by research e.g. issues related to trafficking of boys, prevention and after-care facilities for them.

STOP THE TRAFFIK

·  Implement STOP THE TRAFFIK initiatives in Bangladesh, tailoring projects and materials to suit the local context. This may include START FREEDOM, which raises awareness amongst high-school aged children; student forums; “Business Travellers” and ACT groups (Active Communities against Trafficking) which empower people to combat trafficking in their local communities.

·  Facilitate communication between STOP THE TRAFFIK Bangladesh member organisations, organise meetings, provide administrative support, arrange training and production of campaign materials

·  Liaise with STT offices in London and other locations, as well as local schools, universities, NGOs and officials in Bangladesh; network with other agencies involved in anti-trafficking in the South Asia region

Oasis Transformation Limited (OTL)

·  Undertake a part-time role in Oasis Transformation Limited (OTL) - our fair trade manufacturing which provides employment in a location where there is high risk of trafficking. This could involve monitoring and ensuring compliance of fair trade regulations and corporate social responsibility.

·  Be a key player in the wider team developing business and community initiatives working with vulnerable and marginalized groups.

General:

·  To carry out other tasks relating to the job description as may be reasonably required

·  When possible to take the initiative to fundraise for Oasis

·  Participate in the corporate life of Oasis e.g. staff meetings, training events, prayer meetings, whenever possible

·  Perform any other duties as reasonably requested by line-manager

·  To be willing to serve as and when required and requested beyond the specified scope of duty

Signed (Employee) …………………………………………… Date ………………..

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Person Specification:

Essential

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Desirable

Job knowledge / ·  Appreciation of global human-trafficking issues and a basic understanding of causes and consequences of trafficking
·  Proven ability to undertake research, quickly assimilate information, network with others and get up-to-speed on a particular issue so as to contribute to that area of work / ·  Deeper understanding of human-trafficking issues obtained through formal study or work-related experience
·  Relevant Professional Qualification e.g. Law or law enforcement; Social Work; Social Research; Psychology; Development Studies or other relevant Social Science.
Experience / ·  A minimum of 2 years work experience involving administration, interpersonal interaction, teamwork and taking responsibility
·  Exposure to a cross-cultural working environment / ·  Planned and implemented projects and supervised staff
·  Worked or volunteered in community initiatives
·  Experience of living and working in a South Asian context
Skills / ·  Good administrative and organizational skills
·  Good interpersonal, networking and teamwork skills
·  Competent use of email, web & office IT packages including spreadsheets & databases / ·  Project and budget planning and management
·  Designing and conducting desk and field research
·  Writing resource materials
·  Monitoring and evaluating projects
Other Attributes / ·  Committed to the Mission, Ethos and Values of Oasis.
·  Concern about justice issues
·  Able to be sensitive and maintain confidentiality
·  Self-motivated, efficient, organized, takes initiative
·  Works well independently whilst being a team-player
·  Flexible and adaptable / ·  Aptitude for learning a new language (Bengali)
·  Strategic thinker, identifying gaps and key focus areas

CRB DISCLOSURE:

The successful applicant will be working with young people and vulnerable adults and therefore an enhanced CRB Disclosure is required. This will be processed by Oasis on successful appointment to the post. Criminal records that may be revealed as a result of this Disclosure application may not necessarily be a bar to employment.