Project Officer -Advocacy and Research

Job Description

Title: Project Officer -Advocacy and Research

Company Name: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Post-Graduation degree in any discipline of Social Sciences or Law

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ GIZ Bangladesh is currently seeking applications for its Rule of Law programme for the position "Project Officer -Advocacy and Research".
∎ Band: 3T
∎ Contract Duration: 31 December 2022
∎ Job Location: Dhaka (field visit expected)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The position holder is responsible for:
∎ Assist to undertake various research initiatives on access to justice and rule of law
∎ Assist to design computer-based data processing worksheet and support to data collection, data processing and analysis on formal and informal justice system
∎ Assist to develop data collection tools, questionnaire, interview schedule etc.
∎ Support the team with technical expertise for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the data on criminal justice system
∎ Assist to the smooth implementation of the project related to justice reform
∎ Assist the implementation of National Justice Audit and post Justice Audit Activities
∎ Maintain proper documentation, report preparation and updating project information
∎ In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks:
∎ B. Tasks:
∎ 1. Research and Data Analysis:
∎ Undertake various research initiatives on access to justice and rule of law
∎ Prepare and update data collection format in collaboration with the team
∎ Develop data collection tools, questionnaire, interview schedule, FGD guideline, etc.
∎ Develop and update case data analysis, case summary format, etc.
∎ Conduct secondary research, content analysis, desk research, translation etc.
∎ Compile, process and analyze case data of different districts using both qualitative and quantitative techniques
∎ Conceptualize various research initiatives including preparation of concept note, designing methodology etc. for research on justice reform
∎ Visit project implementation area as required
∎ 2. Communication and Coordination:
∎ Organize various events like conference, workshop, meeting, seminar, etc.
∎ Prepare necessary documents for project steering and advisory committee meeting, inter-ministerial meeting and other meetings with the counterpart
∎ Coordinate with Administration Unit in preparing logistics and event management for different events at national and district level
∎ Work with other components of the programme when and where necessary to learn from and consolidate the lessons learned
∎ 3. Reporting, Documentation and Knowledge Management:
∎ Prepare case studies and document best practices to facilitate knowledge and learning sharing
∎ Prepare necessary documents/presentation to be shared and presented to the project steering, advisory and inter-ministerial meeting etc.
∎ Necessary support to the national and international consultants through desk research, content analysis, when and where necessary
∎ 4. Other duties/additional tasks:
∎ Contribute to other project activities and any other tasks as required
∎ Undertake further job-related training to his/her position and duties, if required. Specific training needs shall be identified, and appropriate programs selected jointly with line management
∎ Support team members of other components of Rule of Law Programme as required

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years' experience in relevant field
∎ Other knowledge, additional competences:
∎ Knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system, village court, justice institutions, criminal law and procedure etc. will be treated as an asset
∎ Working experience with international/bilateral organization will be an added advantage
∎ Proven ability in self-organization, to work independently, under pressure and deliver on time
∎ Strong writing, reporting and documentation skills in both Bangla and English
∎ Proven commitment to gender equality and disability

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 11 Sep 2021

Company Information:
∎ 31 Aug 2021
∎ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
∎ Business : As a service provider with worldwide operations in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH works together with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. GIZ is a public-benefit federal enterprise and supports the German Government as well as many public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security.

Category: NGO/Development