Legislative Reform Specialist - Dhaka

Job Description

Title: Legislative Reform Specialist - Dhaka

Company Name: Democracy International

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 4 years

• Advanced degree in law, political science, public administration or related field.  

• At least 4 years

• At least 4 years of experience leading a legal reform initiative, campaign or project.

• Experience with preparing technical legal drafts or analyzing legal drafting implications of policy proposals.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing or providing advice on law reform proposals, preferably in the area of local governance.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, proficiency with entire Microsoft Office Suite preferred;

• Experience managing a team;

• Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision;

• Bangladesh citizenship required;

• Professional fluency in English required.

• Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Legislative Reform Specialist for the USAID funded Responsive Local Governance (RLG) Activity in Bangladesh. The goal of the Activity is catalyzing change within Bangladesh’s local governance system necessitates investment to strengthen Local Elected Government Institutions (LEGI) capacity, improve civil society and citizen participation in governance structures, and bolster multisectoral coordination for quality service delivery. The specific objective of this Activity is to develop LEGIs as an effective, responsive, inclusive, and accountable institution to address social issues and provide quality basic services to the most marginalized. This is a full-time position based in Dhaka. This position is only open to the citizens of Bangladesh.

Essential Job Duties:

• Conduct research and provide technical expertise on legislative reform, with a focus on enhancing responsive local governance.

• Monitor and analyze legislative and policy developments at both national and local levels, presenting key insights and recommendations to DI staff and partners.

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and strategic insights.

• Contribute to the formulation and execution of a legislative reform strategy and related activities.

• Oversee the implementation and management of project components to ensure timely and effective delivery.

• Provide other such similar or related services as DI may reasonably request.

Reporting:

• This position reports to the Chief of Party.