Title: Assistant Program Manager, Policy Persuasion
Company Name: Bangladesh Association of Software Information Services (BASIS)
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters from a reputed university preferably in Social Science, English, Communication, Development Studies or IR;
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) is the national trade body for Software & IT Enabled Service industry of Bangladesh. Established in 1997, the association has been working with a vision of developing vibrant software & IT service industry in the country.
∎ Working as a part of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), this role will support the development and implementation of Policy persuasion initiatives as per the guidelines and directives of the BASIS Executive Council, e-Gov Cell and other Standing Committees and Forums. The core responsibility of this position is to design, implement and initiate different persuasive activities with concerned stakeholders like Government bodies, International Organizations, NGOs, Business Associations, Corporate Bodies etc.
∎ Key areas of accountability included but not limited to:
∎ • Policy drafting
∎ • Policy Persuasion
∎ • Research
∎ • Stakeholder engagement
∎ • Campaigns and knowledge dissemination
∎ • Project Implementation
∎ • Communication and Follow up
Job Responsibilities:
∎ In alignment with the prospect of Software & ITES Industry of Bangladesh identifying the priority areas for BASIS to focus its Policy Agenda and provide Persuasion efforts that will make the greatest impact.
∎ Implement strategies and activities necessary to carry out the BASIS Policy Persuasion agenda.
∎ Work with BASIS e-Gov Cell and other Standing committees and Forums to formulate, coordinate, and integrate the Policy and persuasion strategy with the communications strategy.
∎ Attend regular meetings and prepare meeting Notices, Minutes and take initiatives to implement the decisions taken in the meeting in collaboration with concerned Authority.
∎ Build strategic partnerships with organizations that will assist BASIS in meeting desired policy agenda outcomes.
∎ Able to design, implement and different persuasive activities with concerned stakeholders like Government, Academicians, International Organizations, NGOs, Trade bodies, Corporate Bodies etc.
∎ Support the Secretary in identifying and coordinating additional funding resources to support the policy, Persuasion of BASIS.
∎ Manage a comprehensive and integrated communications strategy that meets the programmatic, administrative and policy and Persuasion objectives of BASIS.
∎ In coordination with BASIS Secretariat, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements for the provision of services.
∎ Any other task and assignments as and when required by the Authority.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 03 years of experience in any trade body or wherein a lot of persuasion, communication and coordination activities were the main job responsibilities.
∎ Strong commitment to our vision, mission, and values and culture.
∎ Strong project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and work autonomously under pressure of deadlines.
∎ Superior writing skills with the ability to translate complex issues into a level appropriate for the general population and policymakers.
∎ Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of audiences, including community advocates, service providers, members of the public and local officials.
∎ Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), web based communications, social media, and some basic design software knowledge.
∎ Knowledge and experience of policy and policy-making process will be counted as added advantage;
∎ Experience working with senior management and policy makers will be given priority;
Application Deadline: October 22, 2019
Company Information:
∎ Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services (BASIS)
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com