Analyst- Policy Influencing & Networking

Job Description

Title: Analyst- Policy Influencing & Networking

Company Name: Plan International Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

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Published: 2025-02-06

Application Deadline: 2025-02-15

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• Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Lead the Change

• Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world where all children and young people realize their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015. We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination where girls are most affected. Plan International’s new Global Strategy set ambition to see All Girls standing strong creating Global change and aim to improve lives of 200m girls within next five years (2022-2027) through partners.

• Plan International Bangladesh-PIB through refreshed country strategy committed to continue supporting children and youth, especially girls and young women, throughout their journey from childhood to adulthood, facilitating their stated wish to become active citizens and safely and equitably contribute to the economy of Bangladesh. Its specific country program vision is: “By 2030, children and youth will be recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and make informed decisions about their lives”. The reaming next six years of strategy period the role of girls and youth from all identities in a greater social movement will be extended, supported and acclaimed, enabling them to step out of prescribed gender roles, break the poverty chain, and manage acute shocks and stressors, including those created by climate change.

The Role

• The Analyst - Policy, Influencing, and Networking will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing Plan International Bangladesh’s policy and advocacy agenda. This position will support the organization in analysing national and international policy trends, engaging with stakeholders, and building strategic networks to influence decision-makers in areas related to children`s rights, gender equality, and sustainable development.

• The position holder will primarily focus on policy analysis (both local & national), policy development, change and amendment, support, as well as strong networking with national, regional and global platforms/allies for promoting organisation`s influencing priorities. Analyst- Policy Influencing & Networking will play a key role in identifying policy issues, collect and analyse evidences, analyse policy gaps in line with organizations goals and objectives for the strategic positioning of the organization. This position will leverage data-driven insights and robust policy analysis to drive impactful change through strategic advocacy.

• The position-holder’s expertise will be instrumental in achieving PLAN International Bangladesh `s influencing priorities, shaping the organization’s stance on policy matters, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

• This position will lead in a number of alliance/networks/ platforms like the Joining Force Bangladesh, Child Rights Advocacy Coalition, Bangladesh (CRAC,B), Girls Not Brides Network (GNB), No Child Left Behind-LNOB Platforms. In addition to representing the organization in these platforms, this position will coordinate and ensure PIB’s representation in all other affiliated networks and platforms including humanitarian allies from local to global.

• The role will also focus on building strong partnerships with government bodies, civil society, and international agencies, working closely with these entities to advocate for policy reforms that promote equitable access to education, protection, and opportunities for marginalized children. Additionally, the Analyst will facilitate the development of coherent, evidence-based advocacy strategies, ensuring Plan International’s initiatives are aligned with both national priorities and international commitments like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Under the supervision of Director- Influencing, Campaign and Communications the position holder will be responsible to contribute in producing strategic documents, analytical reports, research papers, policy briefs in line with global & national strategy, Powering the Movement, supporting the design and implementation of new models for influencing and movement building. The position holder will work closely with thematic Advisors and Managers, Campaign Manager, Communication Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Monitoring Research & Evaluation team, Business Development and Resource Team and Country Management Team.

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• Monthly consolidated salary range for this role is 203,712 BDT - 254,640 BDT (may vary based on experience) along with other benefits i.e. Life Insurance, Hospitalization Insurance coverage along with Out Patient Treatment Benefit.

• We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.