National Governance Specialist - Dhaka

Job Description

Title: National Governance Specialist - Dhaka

Company Name: Democracy International

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 4 years

• Advanced degree in public administration, economics, government & politics, international relations or any related field.  

• At least 4 years

• At least 4 years of experience in the development sector, especially in governance and public policy, administration.

• Experience in the field of local government administration/governance, capacity building of local governments/ financial management / Urban and municipal governance improvement in developing countries.

• 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 National Governance 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 advice on national governance matters, including the review and revision of relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Offer expert input and strategic guidance to support the design, implementation, and quality assurance of project activities.

• Monitor and analyze national governance developments relevant to the project, and present key insights to DI staff and partners.

• Prepare and submit detailed progress reports with recommendations to enhance project outcomes.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of national governance strategies, policies, and activities.

• Support the design, management, implementation, and monitoring of project components to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and timelines.

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

Reporting:

• This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.