Advocacy and Capacity Development Officer

Job Description

Title: Advocacy and Capacity Development Officer

Company Name: Youth For Change Bangladesh Foundation

Vacancy: 01

Age: 25 to 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 29400 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Masters

• At least 2 years

• Age 25 to 35 years

Youth for Change Bangladesh Foundation (YFC-BD) is a youth-led Non-Government Organization, working in partnership with organizations and governments to create positive change in society. Youth For Change launched in 2015 as a project of Plan International and became an independent entity in 2018. Youth For Change Bangladesh Foundation has been registered as a youth organization under the Dept. of Youth Development, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms under the Societies Registration Act 1860 of the Govt. of Bangladesh and officially registered under NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB Registration no:3444).

About Space to Lead:

The Space to Lead (S2L) project, funded by SIDA through Plan International, will run from October 2025 to December 2028 in Bangladesh. The project aims to strengthen a vibrant civil society where children and youth, especially girls and young women aged 10 to 24, can exercise their rights and experience gender equality. It focuses on supporting youth-led organisations and advancing SRHR and protection from violence, while building civil society participation, improving child protection and referral access, and strengthening SRHR decision-making and services. All activities integrate gender and inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and climate resilience, and follow a harmonised global reporting framework with shared indicators.

Project information:

Technical Supported by: Plan International Bangladesh

Implementing Partner: Youth For Change Bangladesh Foundation

Funded by: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)

Project Area: Dhaka, Barguna, and Sunamganj

Job Title: Advocacy and Capacity Development Officer

Vacancy: 1 Position

Job Location: Dhaka, with regular travel to Barguna and Sunamganj

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Age Limit: 25-35 Years

Working hours: 10:00 am to 06:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday)

Reports to: Project Coordinator, Space to Lead

Duration of the contract: 27 Months

Application Deadline: 3rd October 2026

Salary: 29,400/- (advance income tax will be deducted as per policy)

Major Duties & Responsibilities

•      Support the Project Coordinator in planning and implementing advocacy initiatives under the Space to Lead project, including community, local, and national-level advocacy events, consultations, and policy dialogues.

•      Facilitate youth-led campaigns on SRHR, gender equality, child protection, and the prevention of violence, working with government authorities, civil society actors, and community groups to strengthen youth participation in civic spaces.

•      Conduct need assessments and organizational capacity assessments of youth-led CSOs, identify capacity gaps, and assist in developing and implementing tailored capacity development plans.

•      Develop and coordinate organizational capacity development initiatives based on assessment findings, and support their implementation and follow-up.

•      Facilitate trainings, workshops, mentoring sessions, and technical support on leadership, advocacy, safeguarding, gender equality, SRHR, youth participation, and organizational governance to strengthen youth-led organizations.

•      Maintain government liaison and working relationships with the NGO Affairs Bureau, the Deputy Commissioner's Office, and other relevant government authorities, including support to project approval, permission, and reporting requirements.

•      Ensure meaningful participation of young people, especially girls and young women aged 10 to 24, across all project activities.

•      Support the design and implementation of youth-led initiatives such as Innovation Labs, Youth Summits, peer networks, and leadership development activities, and promote safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive environments for youth engagement.

•      Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly work plans and coordinate the smooth implementation of advocacy and capacity-building activities.

•      Manage logistical arrangements, communication, and coordination with the field teams in Barguna and Sunamganj, in full compliance with project guidelines, safeguarding standards, and donor requirements.

•      Collect activity data, field reports, attendance records, success stories, and lessons learned, and support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports against donor and global indicator requirements.

•      Represent YFC-BD in local-level meetings, workshops, and coordination forums when assigned by the Project Coordinator, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders and partners.

•      Support visibility and communication activities related to advocacy and capacity development.

•      Uphold safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion in all project activities, maintain safe and respectful participation environments, and report any concern in line with organizational policies.

•      Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator or management to support effective implementation of the Space to Lead project.

General Duties:

•      Support the Project Coordinator with routine project operations, including planning, coordination, and follow-up of daily activities.

•      Maintain regular communication with project staff and partners to ensure smooth workflow and timely implementation of tasks.

•      Assist with administrative tasks such as drafting emails, preparing meeting notes, organizing documents, and managing schedules.

•      Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings, trainings, workshops, and field activities, and ensure all necessary materials and resources are prepared.

•      Keep project files, reports, attendance sheets, and other documents properly organized and updated.

•      Provide general technical and operational support to youth-led CSOs and project participants as directed by the Project Coordinator.

•      Ensure that all assigned tasks and activities comply with YFC-BD policies, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards.

•      Participate in internal team meetings, reflection sessions, and capacity-building opportunities as required.

•      Perform any other general tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator or management to support smooth project operations.

Educational Qualification

•      Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Administration, Human Rights, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.

•      A Master's degree in any of the above fields will be considered an added advantage.

•      Additional certification or training in advocacy, youth leadership, capacity development, SRHR, gender equality, safeguarding, or project management will be considered a strong asset.

Experience Requirements

•      Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in advocacy, youth engagement, or organizational capacity development with an NGO, INGO, or youth-led organization.

•      Experience conducting organizational capacity assessments and designing or delivering capacity development plans.

•      Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, or mentoring sessions with youth or community groups.

•      Experience working with government authorities at local or national level. Familiarity with NGO Affairs Bureau and Deputy Commissioner's Office processes will be considered an advantage.

•      Experience in SRHR, gender equality, child protection, or violence prevention programming will be considered an advantage.

Required Skills-

• Good understanding of advocacy, youth engagement, and community mobilization.

• Ability to design and facilitate trainings, workshops, and capacity-building sessions.

• Working knowledge of SRHR, gender equality, safeguarding, and child protection.

• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with youth and community groups.

• Good documentation, reporting, and data-collection skills in both Bangla and English.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teams, partners, and youth-led organizations.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and online communication tools.

• Willingness to travel to project areas when required.

Aptitude Required:

• Strong interest in working with youth, especially girls and young women, and supporting their leadership and participation.

• Ability to think critically, analyse situations, and provide practical solutions during field and project activities.

• Capacity to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic project environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, communicate respectfully, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Commitment to ethical standards, safeguarding principles, gender equality, and inclusive work practices.

Apply Instruction:

Women are encouraged to apply for this position. Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter, CV, a recent photograph, and two references, via email to jobs@youthforchangeglobal.org by 3rd October 2026, mentioning “Application for Advocacy and Capacity Development Officer - Space to Lead” in the subject line.

No hard copy submission will be accepted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the exam and interview. Youth For Change Bangladesh is an equal opportunity organization.

Youth For Change Bangladesh Foundation (YFC-BD) maintains zero tolerance for discrimination, sexual exploitation and abuse, and any form of harm to children and youth. All employees are required to follow YFC-BD’s Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and PSEAH and gender-based violence policies.