Monitoring Research and Advocacy Officer

Job Description

Title: Monitoring Research and Advocacy Officer

Company Name: Nagorik Uddyog

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 58000 - 62000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors
• Master of Development Studies (MDS)

• Bachelor’s or Master`s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Social Science or related fie

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age 30 to 45 years

• The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Project Coordinator/ Officer

• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Familiarity with Dalit issues and advocacy preferred

• Working experience in the field of human rights, community development, advocacy and campaign

• Familiarity with Outcome Impact Orientation (OIO) centric project monitoring

• Experience of developing monitoring tools and formats

• Ability to produce quality reports, concept notes and advocacy instruments

• Sound ICT knowledge and skills literacy

• Fluent in speaking and writing, both English and Bangla

• Ability to visit field locations across Bangladesh on an average of 7-10 days in a month

Job Context:

The human rights and development organization `Nagorik Uddyog` has been working for the empowerment of the disadvantaged section of the Bangladeshi populations as a programmatic strategy for achieving its vision of a self-sustained egalitarian society. The organization will start implementing the new phase of the project titled `Protecting and Promoting the Rights of Dalits and Tackling the Poverty and Exclusion for the Excluded Groups` from 1 January 2025, which will continue till 31 December 2027. The project mainly focuses on grounding need-based community development initiatives for Dalits, intensifying advocacy, campaigning and mobilization effort for making Dalit issues more visible, and strengthening the capacity of a national network. Nagorik Uddyog is looking for a capable individual for the position of `Monitoring, Research and Advocacy Officer` who will mainly be responsible for ensuring effective project monitoring and carry out advocacy activities planned under the project based on research and evidence generation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a robust monitoring framework to track project activities and outcomes.

• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to assess the impact of project interventions and recommend necessary adjustments.

• Develop and refine tools to capture data effectively from diverse project activities.

• Analyze and report on outcomes, ensuring data-driven decision-making.

• Develop and executive filed monitoring plan and Program Implementation Support (PIS) visits.

• Prepare case studies, success stories, and lessons learned to inform future programming.

• Use info graphics, charts, and dashboards to present project progress and achievements.

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand Dalit community needs and generate evidence for advocacy.

• Analyze government policies and their implications for Dalit communities, recommending areas for intervention.

• Draft flyers, policy briefs, presentations, reports, and position papers based on research findings to support advocacy initiatives.

• Plan and execute advocacy events planned under the project.

• Build connections with policymakers, civil society organizations, and allies to amplify project’s impact.

• Work closely with Dalit leaders and activists to ensure grassroots perspectives are integrated into research and advocacy efforts.

• Incorporate gender-sensitive and inclusive methodologies in all monitoring and advocacy activities.

• Undertake any other assignments as delegated by the organization.

• Two (2) yearly festival allowances equal to one month`s gross salary.