Job Description
Title: Civic Engagement Specialist
Company Name: JAAGO Foundation Trust
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor degree in any discipline
∎ Skills Required: Proficient in MS Office applications., Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Design and Implementation: Collaborate with project partners and stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive civic engagement strategy that aligns with the project's objectives.
∎ Youth Empowerment: Identify, train, and mentor young leaders from diverse backgrounds, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to engage in advocacy, community mobilization, and social change initiatives.
∎ Capacity Building: Plan and conduct capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns to enhance youth participants' understanding of civic rights, responsibilities, and effective communication.
∎ Community Mobilization: Work closely with local communities to identify key issues and opportunities for youth-led civic engagement projects. Support the design, planning, and implementation of community-driven initiatives.
∎ Partnership and Networking: Establish and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, local authorities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and leverage resources for civic engagement activities.
∎ Advocacy and Outreach: Lead efforts to raise awareness and advocate for issues relevant to youth and marginalized populations. Organize campaigns, events, and activities to amplify youth voices and promote social change.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation: Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team to collect relevant data, track progress, and assess the impact of civic engagement activities. Contribute to regular reporting and documentation.
∎ Gender and Inclusion: Ensure that civic engagement initiatives are designed and implemented with a gender-responsive and inclusive approach, promoting the participation of all youth, including those from marginalized communities.
∎ Documentation and Communication: Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices related to civic engagement activities. Contribute to project communications materials, social media updates, and reports.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 35 years
∎ Proven leadership skills in building and managing cooperative relationships and motivating diverse teams.
∎ Extensive experience and technical knowledge in designing and managing development projects and activities, particularly in the field of gender and inclusion development in Bangladesh.
∎ Demonstrated ability to collaborate across projects, adaptability, creativity, and successful leadership of intercultural teams in development contexts.
∎ Foster an inclusive working environment that encourages open and honest communication among all personnel, based on mutual respect and aligned with JAAGO's core values.
∎ Effective communication skills, capable of instilling trust and confidence.
∎ Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills in English and Bengali.
∎ Knowledge and understanding of USAID rules and regulations.
∎ Familiarity with Government Policy Priorities on Women and Youth Development.
∎ Ability and willingness to travel as required.
Salary: Tk. 70000 (Monthly)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 5 Sep 2023
Company Information:
∎ 21 Aug 2023
∎ JAAGO Foundation Trust
∎ Address : House#57, Road#7/B, Block#H, Banani
Category: NGO/Development
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