Advisor - Government Liaison & Coordination

Job Description

Title: Advisor - Government Liaison & Coordination

Company Name: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences discipline, major in Law/ International Law, Political Science, Governance Studies, Women & Gender Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, Peace & Conflict Studies or any other closely related fields.

• Master`s degree is preferred, but applicants with extensive relevant work experience will be considered equally.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Professional experience

• 5 years’ experience in policy advisory services, governance and/or institutional development.

• Proven experience in building and maintaining partnerships with government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners and other stakeholders in Bangladesh.

• Extensive experience in supporting the development and implementation of policies, strategies, action plans for public institutions in the areas of gender equality, violence against women and children, domestic violence prevention or related fields.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• In-depth understanding of government decision-making processes and institutional structures in Bangladesh.

• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation and networking skills, including the ability to engage confidently with senior-level stakeholders and facilitating high-impact discussions.

• Strong drafting skills, including preparation of policy briefs, strategic papers, concept notes and presentations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, hands-on experience with digital data systems, and familiarity with various communication tools and modern IT systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in both Bengali and English)

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and contribute as a strong team player.

• Proven ability to establish priorities, plan and coordinate tasks.

• Ability to work successfully in an intercultural environment.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal enterprise with worldwide operations. GIZ supports the German Government in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ has been working as a development partner of Bangladesh since 1972 under bilateral agreement. Currently, we are working in the areas of renewable energy, adaptation to climate change, private sector development and technical education, biodiversity, as well as good governance and displacement.

GIZ in Bangladesh is currently seeking applications for the position of “Advisor- Government Liaison & Coordination" under ‘Combating domestic violence against women and children (PrevEND)’ project. The PrevEND project strengthens the prevention of domestic violence against women and children in Bangladesh. It supports the responsible ministry and other government and non-governmental institutions in improving coordination, implementing national strategies and action plans, and strengthening capacities to identify risks and prevent violence. At community level, it promotes social and behaviour change to address harmful attitudes and norms.

Contract Duration: One year (with possibility of extension)

Band: 04

A. Responsibilities

The position holder is responsible for:

• Managing an area of responsibility that forms part of the programme objectives, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior.

• Assisting project/programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups.

• Advise supervisor on all tasks when implementing GIZ rules and regulations.

• Advise supervisor in the field of project planning, steering and monitoring.

• Independently implement goals and requirements set by the line manager.

• Make decisions which have a short-term effect within a limited project area/ unit.

• Assist supervisor to identify day to day problem and suggest appropriate solutions.

The position holder is responsible for the following tasks:

B. Tasks

Policy Advice, Advocacy, Networking and Cooperation

• Provide support and advice the AV on policy dialogue, advocacy, networking and effective partnerships with government and non-governmental actors.

• In coordination with AV, build and maintain cooperation with relevant government institutions, including the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA), civil society organisations (CSOs), development partners and other key stakeholders.

• Provide policy and strategic advice on domestic violence prevention, with particular emphasis on primary prevention, institutional coordination and Sustainability policy mechanisms.

• Supporting policy dialogue and inter-ministerial coordination, including the development and promotion of relevant strategies, guidelines and policy recommendations.

• Representing PrevEND in relevant policy dialogues, technical working groups, workshops, conferences and other external forums.

Management and Coordination

• Coordinate the planning, implementation and follow-up of activities related to policy advice, institutional development and cooperation with government partners.

• Translate agreed programme priorities and partner commitments into concrete activities, work plans and implementation approaches.

• Support the development, review and implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, action plans and institutional mechanisms related to the prevention of domestic violence against women and children.

• Ensure strong coordination between relevant project outputs and technical areas in order to achieve coherent and aggregated project results.

• Support and guiding implementing partners and service providers, where applicable, to ensure high-quality and timely implementation of agreed activities.

• Support the development of relevant strategies, annual work plans and implementation approaches to achieve PrevEND objectives.

Knowledge Management

• Compiling, analysing and documenting information, results and lessons learned relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.

• Ensuring knowledge transfer and exchange between different project components and partners.

• Developing and contributing to strategies, technical concepts, policy briefs, guidelines, manuals, procedures and other knowledge products relevant to the project.

• Preparing regular reports, presentations, concept notes, briefing notes, talking points and other materials relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.

Other duties/additional tasks

The position holder

• Supports cross-cutting tasks and cooperation with other GIZ programmes where relevant

• Contributes to any other project activities and undertakes additional tasks as required by the supervisor.