Bangladesh Safeguarding Associate Field Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments and review operational tools to identify safeguarding risks, informed by direct engagement with communities, recipients, and staff
• Receive, document, and support responses to safeguarding concerns in line with case management protocol using survivor centred practice and established escalation pathways
• Establish, develop, and maintain a network of safeguarding focal points across the country to strengthen localised and collaborative risk identification
• Deliver ongoing safeguarding training, onboarding, and sensitisation sessions for staff and partners, and support teams to apply best safeguarding practice consistently

This role ensures that GiveDirectly's activities prevent abuse and support appropriate responses to safeguarding concerns, protecting the dignity and rights of cash transfer recipients while reinforcing trust in the organization's programs.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in safeguarding, protection, community development, social work, or related operational roles
• Professional fluency in English and Bengali is required
• Strong judgement and ability to take timely and appropriate action in sensitive or complex safeguarding situations
• Understanding of and commitment to survivor centred practice, confidentiality, and ethical decision making
• Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills

Compensation and culture:

• Base salary: BDT 173,718.50 per month
• Candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical culture
• Global team from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages
• Support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities
• Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to reasonable accommodations