Political Advisor - Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Job Description
Title: Political Advisor - Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Company Name: High Commission of Canada
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelors' degree from a government recognized university.
Job Context:
∎ Position title: Political Advisor - Rohingya Refugee Crisis
∎ Appointment No: DHAKA-2021-002
∎ Term Type: Anticipatory - Term position (1 year with possible extension to permanent position)
∎ Term Details: This position is a locally engaged staff position subject to the Terms and Conditions of
∎ Employment for LES in Bangladesh
∎ Department: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Section (FPDS)
∎ Classification: LE-O1
∎ Location: High Commission of Canada to Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ Closing Date: May 7, 2021
∎ Hours of work: 37.5 hours/week
∎ The Canadian High Commission in Dhaka is looking for a dynamic and proactive Political Advisor.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES
∎ Reporting to the Foreign Policy Diplomacy Service Program Manager, the Advisor will be responsible for developing a reporting plan and preparing reports on various domestic, regional and international issues related to the presence of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, international accountability efforts, repatriation, resettlement, and integration options, and Rohingya refugees' voice (representation). This includes: identifying stakeholders and key actors in government, host community, and the Rohingya refugee community and analyzing the power dynamics; the impact of the prolonged presence on local and national politics; the effect of the Rohingya refugee situation on Bangladeshi relations with Myanmar, China, India and other countries; monitoring developments relating to justice and accountability; and security issues such as potential radicalization. The Advisor will organize and report on meetings and other events related to the above topics on behalf of the Canadian High Commission (CHC). The Advisor will prepare related advocacy, briefing and communications materials as well as support CHC and VIP visits to Cox's Bazar (CXB) and the camps. The Advisor will help develop or review Rohingya refugee related plans, proposals, policies, and strategies, as required. The Advisor will maintain and grow a network of Rohingya refugee related contacts to facilitate their work and that of the High Commission. The Advisor will travel between Dhaka, Cox's Bazar and other locations within Bangladesh as needed to conduct their duties.
∎ AREAS OF SELECTION
∎ Open to:
∎ Any person eligible to work in Bangladesh
∎ All employees of the High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh
∎ All applicants must:
∎ Meet all of the essential requirements stated below.
∎ The Canadian Government is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Language:
∎
∎ Fluency in English: written and spoken (a written test maybe administered).
∎ Fluency in Bangla: written and spoken.
∎ Experience:
∎
∎ At least five years' experience working as a political and/or governance officer in a government body, research organization, think tank, diplomatic mission, or international organization.
∎ Experience in conducting research and analysis, drafting reports, briefing materials, and providing advice to management.
∎ Experience organizing events such as panel discussions and conferences in-person and virtually (online).
∎ Experience building and maintaining a network of contacts.
∎ Experience preparing correspondence as well as communications materials such as speeches, talking points, press releases and content for social media.
∎ Computer Skills:
∎ Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
∎ MS Teams, Webex, WhatsApp and Zoom.
∎ RATED QUALIFICATIONS:
∎ Knowledge:
∎ Extensive knowledge of the political, human rights and security affairs of Bangladesh.
∎ Good understanding of the political, social, economic and international relations aspects of the Rohingya crisis, and a good grasp of its local, national and regional repercussions and policy implications.
∎ Knowledge of influential governmental and civil society individuals and organizations (national and local) in Bangladesh, including those who work on policy and project implementation related to the Rohingya presence in Bangladesh.
∎ Abilities:
∎ Ability to research, analyze and write high level reports on developments in Bangladesh and the region relating to Bangladesh government policy on the Rohingya, domestic attitudes toward the Rohingya, and related human rights and security issues.
∎ Ability to plan and coordinate high level bilateral visits related to the Rohingya presence in Bangladesh from Government of Canada representatives and senior officials to districts outside of Dhaka, including in CXB.
∎ Ability to synthesize complex information and provide recommendations and analysis to senior management.
∎ Ability to develop and maintain effective communication networks and working relationships with Government of Bangladesh officials, academics and civil society.
∎ Ability to communicate proficiently in writing and orally in both English and Bangla.
∎ Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate workload.
∎ Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
∎ Ability to work under pressure.
∎ Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
∎ Personal Suitability:
∎ Demonstrated integrity, tact, dependability, judgment, initiative, and adaptability.
∎ Capacity to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
∎ Management will consider conflict of interest in determining the successful candidate.
∎ Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
∎ High degree of discretion.
∎ Proactive in identifying issues to be monitored and reported on.
∎ High intellectual and analytical capacity.
∎ Cultural sensitivity.
∎ Team orientation.
∎ ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
∎ (Candidates are encouraged to indicate how they meet the following criteria, where applicable as they may be rated)
∎ Ability to communicate in Chittagong/Rohingya dialect
∎ Ability to communicate in French
∎ Experience working in a diplomatic mission
∎ Experience working on the Rohingya refugees crisis in Myanmar or Bangladesh or on refugee issues elsewhere
∎ Experience assessing project proposals
∎ Experience supporting VIP visits
∎ Over five years experience working in a government or international organization
Salary:
∎ 1,519,625 BDT/year (under review)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 7 May 2021
Company Information:
∎ 15 Apr 2021
∎ High Commission of Canada
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 7th May 2021
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