Electoral Program Associate (Multiple Posts)

Job Description

Title: Electoral Program Associate (Multiple Posts)

Company Name: Democracy International

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Chattogram, Cumilla, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ A Bachelor's degree, preferably in political science/social science/ international relations/ development studies/peace building or any other relevant subject.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Democracy International, Inc., a USA based international organization, implements the USAID-funded Strengthening Political Landscape (SPL) in Bangladesh program. DI`s SPL program activities seek to promote broader participation in Bangladeshi political parties by increasing women and youth representation in political parties, promoting intra-party democracy, facilitating inter-party relationships, bringing parties at the local level together around local priority issues and improving the environment for more responsive politics.
∎ DI is recruiting for full-time Program Associates in Cumilla, Chattogram, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Sylhet.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Assist the Regional Team with the day-to-day implementation of project activities.
∎ Draft weekly and monthly reports, program progress updates and minutes of meetings with project stakeholders.
∎ Make pertinent logistical arrangements for the prompt and effective implementation of program activities and support the Regional Office in planning and providing logistic support to events/workshop/trainings.
∎ Coordinate and follow up on activities related to women and youth participation in politics and elections.
∎ Assist in the implementation of outreach, education and awareness programs and initiatives.
∎ Participate in the organization of project- related training programs.
∎ Provide regular briefings to project team, especially focusing on youth and women.
∎ Assist in all aspects of program implementation.
∎ Conduct activity field visits and monitoring visits
∎ Other duties as specified by supervisor.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Clear understanding of youth and women's empowerment issues, policies and programs in the political context of Bangladesh.
∎ Effective networking and communication skills; experience communicating with political leaders, youth, and women's organizations, volunteer groups, social forums, and/or government authorities.
∎ Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills both in English and Bangla.
∎ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
∎ Minimum 3 years demonstrated professional skills and experience in project coordination and implementation (including full time positions, internships and fellowships) preferred.
∎ Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies, and reporting skills preferred.
∎ Excellent ICT and computer skills, especially MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and research on the Web.
∎ Good interpersonal and groupwork skills.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 8 Feb 2023

Company Information:
∎ 30 Jan 2023
∎ Democracy International
∎ Business : Democracy International, Inc. (DI), a USA based international organization

Category: NGO/Development

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