Officer Advocacy and Networking

Job Description

Title: Officer Advocacy and Networking

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Bagerhat, Khulna, Satkhira

Salary: Tk. 42000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Masters

• Master’s degree or equivalent in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, social science or related field

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

• Minimum five years’ experience in experience in public information, public relations, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area

• Working experience within NGO/INGO in positions like project officer advocacy

• Strong decisions making ability and motivational skill especially with rural communities

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills

• Reporting and documentation skills

• Effective communication skills

• Strong leadership, analytical and interpersonal communication skills

• Willing to drive motorcycle with valid driving license

• Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

• Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract for 4 month and will be renew as per the project renewal.

Job Context

Uttaran is a national development organization working in the coastal region of Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Uttaran with the help of HELVETAS Swiss Interco operation Bangladesh will collaborate to implement the Actions to Climate Change Ensuring Sustainable Solutions (ACCESS) programme in the southwestern region of Bangladesh. This partnership aims to enhance capacities in adaptation, disaster risk management, climate-induced migration, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), livelihood, soil, and food security through mutual capacity strengthening programs and knowledge-sharing activities. Together, they will explore, pilot, and disseminate innovative technologies and methodologies while engaging in advocacy efforts to promote their adoption.

• Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Officer Advocacy and Networking for the Actions to Climate Change Ensuring Sustainable Solutions (ACCESS) programme

• Reports to: Project manager, Uttaran

Job Responsibilities

• Advocacy & Communication:

• Lead strategy development, planning, and execution of advocacy campaigns.

• Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including media, government agencies, private sector entities, and international organizations.

• Serve as a spokesperson and principal communications liaison.

• Organize media outreach activities, including press briefings, interviews, and public engagements.

• Provide expert advice on advocacy, outreach methods, and public relations strategies.

• Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing:

• Support project team members in facilitating events at the community level.

• Conduct training and mentorship programs to strengthen team capabilities.

• Develop training materials, handouts, modules, and guidelines as required.

• Promote gender-sensitive working environments within teams and the organization.

• Organize workshops, training sessions, and study visits for staff members.

• Community Engagement & Networking:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, including government agencies, community groups, and development partners.

• Assist Field Organizers in preparing and implementing community-driven local development plans.

• Support gender equality and women’s economic empowerment initiatives at the community level.

• Strengthen organizational development for producer groups and lead farmers.

• Monitoring & Reporting:

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual operational plans and progress reports.

• Assist in developing and implementing monitoring tools to track project progress.

• Lead the capitalization process of project interventions to ensure documentation of best practices.

• Admin Roles and Responsibilities:

• Abide by the staff’s management policy and accounts management policy of the organization.

• Submission of weekly/monthly activity plan and report.

• Maintain and fulfill properly movement register for field visit

• Fulfill and maintain leave form properly

• Maintain tour forms properly and submission after tour with the voucher

• Preservation of organizational files and resources

• Preparation for conducting additional responsibility for the requirement of the organization

• Avoid conspiracy, indecent words, and negative views to higher authority and finally show the faith to the organization

• Consolidated and unite for the organization

• Job Location: Bagerhat, Satkhira and Khulna district

• Salary: 42,000 bdt per month (salary package with bonus, gratuity, PF and others)

• Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran’s Policy and Project Design.