Monitoring, Research and Advocacy Officer

Job Description

Title: Monitoring, Research and Advocacy Officer

Company Name: Nagorik Uddyog

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 45 years

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 58000 - 62000 (Monthly)

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

Published: 26 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Development Studies, Economics, Social Science or related fie
∎ Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Development Studies, Economics, Social Science or related fie

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ 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
∎ 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

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ 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.
∎ 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.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Two (2) yearly festival allowances equal to one month's gross salary.
∎ Two (2) yearly festival allowances equal to one month's gross salary.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit the application in the prescribed form (found in the 'Career' section at www.nuhr.org) with a cover letter through email to: nurecruitment95@gmail.com