Governance Technical Specialist

Job Description

Title: Governance Technical Specialist

Company Name: FSSP financed by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and implemented by FRANNAN International Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

Published: 2026-02-02

Application Deadline: 2026-02-16

Education:

• Masters

• Relevant master's degree in the field of: Governance and Public Policy, Public Administration, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Public and Private Financial Management or Economics and or Public Finance Management (PFM)

Consultants will be technically assessed on the following qualifications:

Experience

• Advanced working knowledge of economic-focused government entities, e.g. the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Ministry of Commerce or Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI)

• Advanced knowledge of economic governance, including overall government effectiveness and integrity, fiscal management (sustainable public finances, domestic resource mobilization, and debt management), regulatory efficiency that supports open markets, and the rule of law (enforcing property rights, commercial law, and judicial integrity)

• Recent and significant experience in the technical field of governance reforms, public administration or public sector reforms in Bangladesh

• Recent experience working with government or non-government organizations, multilateral institutions, or international donors

• Recent experience in research and strategic analysis, writing reports, briefing notes and presentations, and providing recommendations and advice related to international assistance programs/projects in the field of governance

• Recent experience in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, including preparing and conducting meetings with key internal and external contacts

• Basic experience in planning and conducting field visits/ field work to monitor, evaluate or implement international assistance projects, or conduct research.

• Technical competencies

• Significant experience in analysis

• Advanced fluency in English (oral and written)

• Advanced report writing skills (English)

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of the public administration system in Bangladesh

• Advanced knowledge of the law in Bangladesh

• Basic knowledge of key stakeholders involved in international assistance in Bangladesh (including governmental and non-governmental organizations, international organizations, the private sector, and donors).

ASSET CRITERIA

• Basic knowledge of Canada’s international assistance policies and programs

• Basic experience in project management, including developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating international assistance projects

• Basic knowledge of civic engagement and political participation, and anti-corruption and transparency initiative.

Performance Standards

• Timely delivery of services

• Adherence to quality standards

• Responsiveness to client needs

• Compliance with security and confidentiality requirements.

Language and Presentation Skills

• A high command of written English and oral fluency in both English and Bengali is required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to represent the organization through presentations in various meetings and fora.

• The Field Support Services Project (FSSP) in Bangladesh is an initiative designed to support Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) international assistance program in Bangladesh by providing essential support in Bangladesh to assist in the planning, delivery and monitoring of Canada’s international development assistance to that country. As part of this role, the FSSP manages a pool of Technical Specialists, who are instrumental in providing support for GAC’s priority themes, sectors and initiatives. The FSSP is implemented by Frannan International Limited, based in the UK and is funded by Global Affairs Canada.

• The FSSP is seeking to establish a pool of Technical Specialists with the capacity to support GAC’s programming in the GOVERNANCE sector. Selected specialists may be contacted at a later date.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverage, maintain and expand a network of contacts within the public and private spheres with actors engaged in governance supporting activities that align with Global Affairs Canada’s current International Assistance priorities

• Provide expert input in developing (providing technical advice on proposals and experience-informed analysis), implementing, and evaluating interventions

• Draft technical reports, case studies, and learning documents

• Support the review and provide strategic advice on national strategies and policies

• Facilitate collaboration among NGOs, UN agencies, and government bodies, and contribute to knowledge products, technical briefs, and learning events

• Conduct field visits to assess program implementation, gather qualitative and quantitative data, and provide on-site technical support and recommendations.