Job Description
Title: Advocacy And Liaison Coordinator
Company Name: Action Contre la Faim (ACF)
Vacancy: --
Location: Cox's Bazar
Minimum Salary: Tk. 216648 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ 7 to 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency
Published: 2 Jun 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors
∎ Minimum bachelor degree in International Relations, Political Science, Foreign Policy, Development Studies, Law, Public Relations or another related field.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minim 7-10 years of professional experience in leading advocacy/policy work.
∎ Strong understanding of refugee right specially understanding around Rohingya crises
∎ Familiarity with international humanitarian law and Global compact on refugees and it’s applicability in advocacy work.
∎ Understanding of Principles, humanitarian standards, and code of conducts that define and govern humanitarian actions.
∎ Proven analytical and strategic thinking skills in advocacy initiatives.
∎ In-depth knowledge of Bangladeshi governmental institutions and policy-making processes.
∎ Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
∎ Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
∎ Ability to work in a diverse team and on short deadlines.
∎ Bangladeshi mother tongue or fluent communication skills essential.
∎ Creativity, hands-on attitude, and attention to detail.
∎ In-depth understanding and knowledge about Rohingya refugee crisis
∎ Experience:
∎ Minim 7-10 years of professional experience in leading advocacy/policy work.
∎ Strong understanding of refugee right specially understanding around Rohingya crises
∎ Familiarity with international humanitarian law and Global compact on refugees and it’s applicability in advocacy work.
∎ Understanding of Principles, humanitarian standards, and code of conducts that define and govern humanitarian actions.
∎ Skills:
∎ Proven analytical and strategic thinking skills in advocacy initiatives.
∎ In-depth knowledge of Bangladeshi governmental institutions and policy-making processes.
∎ Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
∎ Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
∎ Ability to work in a diverse team and on short deadlines.
∎ Bangladeshi mother tongue or fluent communication skills essential.
∎ Creativity, hands-on attitude, and attention to detail.
∎ In-depth understanding and knowledge about Rohingya refugee crisis
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Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Follow up and advise on the national legislation and policy developments related to humanitarian and early recovery assistance in Bangladesh.
∎ Develop a dynamic and robust advocacy strategy around the Rohingya crisis that addresses the ever evolving context and its cross border ramifications and ensure its implementation.
∎ Lead in the building strategic partnerships and engagements with key stakeholders to ensure that the rights of the Rohingya refugees’ are highlighted through sustained advocacy work.
∎ Define, in collaboration with the Country Director, pathways to influence law and policy making around humanitarian and development interventions of ACF in the country.
∎ Lead the development and implementation of an advocacy and liaison strategy, working closely with Country Director, programme colleagues, and partner organizations.
∎ Coordinate with the Country Director, programme/partnership teams, the communication teams and regional advocacy colleagues to develop and regularly update key public and private advocacy messages, campaigns, position papers and documents in line with strategic advocacy objectives in Bangladesh.
∎ Represent ACF in the Bangladesh NGO advocacy-working group, as well as cultivate relationships with other civil society actors and develop partnerships and coordination towards achieving joint goals.
∎ Initiate and actively contribute to joint NGO advocacy positions, messages, and initiatives, as prioritized in the ACF advocacy strategy.
∎ Liaise with multiple stakeholders’ in country to stay up-to-date on political developments that may influence ACF’s humanitarian and early recovery programming across the country including the Rohingya crises.
∎ Coordinate and facilitate communication between ACF Bangladesh and relevant authorities, to foster collaboration and coordination, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of relevant information, as and when needed.
∎ Collaborate closely with partner organizations to develop and disseminate relevant positions that support ACF’s SAP and the interests of the communities ACF serves.
∎ Draft official communications, including letters and Memorandum of Understanding, to relevant government authorities and bodies, as required and requested.
∎ Advise on protocol for all such communication.
∎ Represent ACF Bangladesh at meetings, high-level visits, UN meetings, government of Bangladesh coordination meetings and cluster and other coordination meetings, as appropriate.
∎ Work together with country, regional and global communications teams to ensure that ACF’s public-facing messages are in line with and advance the objectives identified by the advocacy strategy and advice on media red lines.
∎ Support engagement with national and regional media, and act as a spokesperson as and when necessary.
∎ Provide capacity-building support to ACF’s country staff and partners to strengthen their advocacy and government engagement skills.
∎ Assist Bangladesh Senior Management Team with meeting and conference preparations and executive administrative support as and when required.
∎ Read and ensure a full understanding of ACFs Gender Minimum Standards & Child Protection Policies, asking questions and/or for support when necessary
∎ Implement all work related activities with a gender, disability and child protection lens, taking into account the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries
∎ Ensure the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities
∎ Encourage the participation of all genders in meeting and on committee;
∎ Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.
∎ DURATION:01-DEC-2025
∎ START DATE: ASAP
∎ CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM
∎ The Advocacy and Liaison Coordinator will lead ACF Bangladesh’s efforts in advocacy strategy development and implementation, coordinating closely with regional and global advocacy, /policy and communications colleagues to ensure priorities are aligned with country, regional and global objectives. The position will play a significant role in shaping the external face, liaison and advocacy engagement of ACF in Bangladesh and will represent ACF in key coordination and fora. He/she will also identify, establish and maintain effective communication channels with relevant Bangladeshi national and regional authorities, including relevant ministries, agencies and departments, in areas relevant to ACF programming. The role is intended to work closely with the key stakeholders to highlight and advocate for the rights of the Rohingya refugees and develop and implement organizations advocacy initiatives around the refugee crisis. It would also inform the organization about the evolving context around the Rohingya refugees, including issues on repatriation, cross border humanitarian pipeline etc. to make an informed decision.
∎ Objective 1: Develop an effective advocacy strategy and ensure its implementation through cross-functional collaborations.
∎ Objective 2: Represent the organization.
∎ Objective 3: Collaboration with partners and external stakeholders
∎ Objective 4: Work with focus group
∎ Objective 5: Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity.
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Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Gross monthly Salary BDT 216,648/-
∎ Festival Bonus, Provident Fund, End of Contract
∎ Benefits, Life and accident insurance from joining day, Group Life, Hospitalization and OPD as per organization
∎ 18 days of paid, 10 days of paid casual leave, Up to 01
∎ month of paid sick leave per year.
∎ Up to 26 calendar week's maternity leave.
∎ Paternity Leave, Marriage Leave, etc.
∎ OUR BENEFITS INCLUDES:
∎ Gross monthly Salary BDT 216,648/-
∎ Festival Bonus, Provident Fund, End of Contract
∎ Benefits, Life and accident insurance from joining day, Group Life, Hospitalization and OPD as per organization
∎ PAID LEAVES
∎ 18 days of paid, 10 days of paid casual leave, Up to 01
∎ month of paid sick leave per year.
∎ Up to 26 calendar week's maternity leave.
∎ Paternity Leave, Marriage Leave, etc.
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Company Information:
∎ Action Contre la Faim (ACF)
∎ Orin Tower, House # 23, Road # 113/A, Gulshan - 2, Dhaka 1212
∎ Action Contre la Faim | Action Against Hunger is a humanitarian non-Governmental, non-political, neutral and non-profit international organization (INGO) that was established in France in 1979 to deliver aid in countries throughout the world. The aim of Action Against Hunger is to save lives by combating Hunger and Disasters that threaten the Lives of vulnerable Children, Women & Men. Since 2007, Action Against Hunger has been providing assistance to vulnerable populations in Bangladesh in the arena of Nutrition & Health, Mental Health & Care Practices (MHCP), Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL & DRR), and Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH).
Address::
∎ Orin Tower, House # 23, Road # 113/A, Gulshan - 2, Dhaka 1212
∎ Action Contre la Faim | Action Against Hunger is a humanitarian non-Governmental, non-political, neutral and non-profit international organization (INGO) that was established in France in 1979 to deliver aid in countries throughout the world. The aim of Action Against Hunger is to save lives by combating Hunger and Disasters that threaten the Lives of vulnerable Children, Women & Men. Since 2007, Action Against Hunger has been providing assistance to vulnerable populations in Bangladesh in the arena of Nutrition & Health, Mental Health & Care Practices (MHCP), Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL & DRR), and Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH).
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Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2025
Category: NGO/Development
