Manager - Institutionalisation & Advocacy, PRABRIDDHI (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Job Description

Title: Manager - Institutionalisation & Advocacy, PRABRIDDHI (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Company Name: Swisscontact Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ A bachelor's/master's degree in Poltical Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics or any other relevant discipline;

Experience Requirements:
∎ 5 to 8 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ PRABRIDDHI is a Local Economic Development (LED) project, funded by Government of Bangladesh and Switzerland, and co-implemented by Local Government Division (LGD) and Swisscontact. Phase 1, the pilot phase of PRABRIDDHI, came to a successful end by August 2020. Phase 2 of the project started in September 2020 for a period of five years and focuses on further development of the LED approach in participating municipalities, capacity building of stakeholders and facilitators of LED and an anchoring of the approach on national level. Team PRABRIDDHI is looking to include young and dynamic personnel with incredible analytical skills to contribute to our compassionate and driven line-up of professionals.
∎ Contract duration: Initial contract of 1 year; contract extension based on the incumbent`s performance.
∎ Place of work: Dhaka with visits to field locations
∎ Reports to: Team Leader, PRABRIDDHI Project, Swisscontact Bangladesh
∎ Employment start: as soon as possible
∎ Working Conditions and Environment: This will be applicable in accordance with the Swisscontact Finance and Operations Manual.
∎ Physical Demand: Field visits play a large part in the incumbent`s activities; as such, it is expected that the incumbent is willing and able to take part in such activities as needed and sometimes under short notice.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ 1. Institutional Partnership and Capacity Development:
∎ Build partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations to align project goals with broader economic development objectives.
∎ Support in developing LED toolkits, and frameworks and integrating those into the organizational structure of national stakeholders.
∎ Facilitate the creation of alliances/platforms that can support the sustainable development of the local economy.
∎ 2. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:
∎ Develop and implement advocacy messages and strategies to raise awareness and support for LED among key national and local stakeholders.
∎ Organize and participate in meetings, workshops, and public events to promote the project's objectives and secure buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
∎ 3. Policy Analysis and Research:
∎ Research and analyse local economic development policy and best practices to guide advocacy and project implementation, and prepare reports, policy briefs, and recommendations for decision-makers based on research findings.

Additional Requirements:
∎ 5-8 years of progressive professional experience in similar role(s), preferably in NGO/INGO(s);
∎ Demonstrated experience in development and delivery of advocacy strategies and/or in institutional relations.
∎ Understanding of local development challenges and multilevel governance in Bangladesh;
∎ Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards;
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bangla languages;
∎ Ability to work productively in a highly collaborative setting (is a team player) while also able to operate independently with limited to no supervision;
∎ Excellent computer literacy in MS Office programmes (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
∎ Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively under pressure;
∎ Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
∎ Works with trustworthiness and integrity and is committed to Swisscontact's core values; and
∎ Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity (including sensitivity towards differently abled people).

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2023

Company Information:
∎ 22 Oct 2023
∎ Swisscontact Bangladesh
∎ Business : Swisscontact, Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, is headquartered in Zurich and was founded in 1959 by leading figures from the Swiss private sector and Swiss universities. It is exclusively involved in international co-operation and since 1961 has carried out its own and mandated projects. In Bangladesh, Swisscontact is registered as an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) under NGO Affairs Bureau, Government of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh.

Category: NGO/Development

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