Gender & Advocacy Associate

Job Description

Title: Gender & Advocacy Associate

Company Name: Socio Health And Rehabilitation Program (SHARP)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 25 to 35 years

Location: Sirajganj

Minimum Salary: Tk. 27777 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 5 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Science (MSc) in Development Studies, Master of Social Science (MSS)
∎ Master's degree in Gender studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
∎ Master's degree in Gender studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 35 years
∎ Minimum of 3 years of experience in policy advocacy is required.
∎ Working experience with national or international NGOs or media houses will be preferred.
∎ Age preference will be 25-35 years (Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications and experience).
∎ Close relationship with stakeholders, including GoB officials, in-depth understanding of policy advocacy, and confidence and self-motivation.
∎ Expertise in concept note and ToR development, creative writing, storytelling, policy analysis, liaison & event management.
∎ Should know policies and plans for climate change and child marriage.
∎ Should have prior knowledge of evidence-based advocacy.
∎ Minimum of 3 years of experience in policy advocacy is required.
∎ Working experience with national or international NGOs or media houses will be preferred.
∎ Age preference will be 25-35 years (Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications and experience).
∎ Close relationship with stakeholders, including GoB officials, in-depth understanding of policy advocacy, and confidence and self-motivation.
∎ Expertise in concept note and ToR development, creative writing, storytelling, policy analysis, liaison & event management.
∎ Should know policies and plans for climate change and child marriage.
∎ Should have prior knowledge of evidence-based advocacy.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Ensure collecting, sharing and dissemination of different initiatives, experiences, learning and good practices both at the field and national levels.
∎ Identify key short- and long-term opportunities in which we can influence policy processes.
∎ Assist the teams in the analysis of field data for documentation, decision and action.
∎ Skills in writing different types of reports and supporting team members for any additional reporting and documentation.
∎ Organizing events, meetings and policy dialogues involving policy-level stakeholders for policy influence on specific issues.
∎ Developing advocacy strategy based on project focus and making an implementation plan.
∎ Any other responsibilities assigned by SHARP.
∎ The position is for the 'Enhance Gender Equality through ensuring participation’’ project, funded by the NAGORIKATA CEF Fund. The Gender & Advocacy Associate will support and oversee the implementation of the project’s advocacy and network activities. S/he will develop advocacy strategies, events/seminars, policy dialogues, campaigns, and network-related activities. S/he will organize meetings, capacity development training, and other events related to the project. This post will require travel to the working areas. This position will also ensure SHARP’s presence and visibility in raising women’s voices in collaboration with relevant government stakeholders, donors, and media houses.
∎ Duration: Initially 1 year with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of fund.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure collecting, sharing and dissemination of different initiatives, experiences, learning and good practices both at the field and national levels.
∎ Identify key short- and long-term opportunities in which we can influence policy processes.
∎ Assist the teams in the analysis of field data for documentation, decision and action.
∎ Skills in writing different types of reports and supporting team members for any additional reporting and documentation.
∎ Organizing events, meetings and policy dialogues involving policy-level stakeholders for policy influence on specific issues.
∎ Developing advocacy strategy based on project focus and making an implementation plan.
∎ Any other responsibilities assigned by SHARP.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ The total monthly salary will be Tk 27,777.00 plus 2 bonus, weekly 02 Holidays, phone allowance and travel allowance as per organizational policy.
∎ The total monthly salary will be Tk 27,777.00 plus 2 bonus, weekly 02 Holidays, phone allowance and travel allowance as per organizational policy.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Sirajganj

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]

Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates should submit their complete CV with two references, one recent passport size photograph and a brief cover letter detailing relevant experience to the SHARP head office at the following address: Post Office: Director, Socio Health And Rehabilitation Program (SHARP), Kazipur Road, Fakirtola, Khokshabari, Sirajganj-6700. Alternatively, you can send your application via email at [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for a further process.
∎ SHARP is committed to preventing any unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. It is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults as per policy.
∎ Note: All officer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks, including criminal records and fraudulence/corruption/ terrorism. Please note that Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes is mandatory.
∎ SHARP is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity within the workplace.

Company Information:
∎ Socio Health And Rehabilitation Program (SHARP)
∎ Kazipur Road, Fokirtola, (Beside Polytechnic Institute) Khokshabari, Sirajganj.

Address::
∎ Kazipur Road, Fokirtola, (Beside Polytechnic Institute) Khokshabari, Sirajganj.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 20 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development