Job Description

Title: Research Associate (Elections and Political Process)

Company Name: Democracy International

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ A Bachelor's degree, preferably in political science/social science/ international relations/ development studies/peace building/law or any other relevant subject.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Democracy International, Inc., a USA based international organization, implements the USAID-funded Strengthening Political Landscape (SPL) in Bangladesh program. DI`s SPL program activities seek to promote broader participation in Bangladeshi political parties by increasing women and youth representation in political parties, promoting intra-party democracy, facilitating inter-party relationships, bringing parties at the local level together around local priority issues and improving the environment for more responsive politics.
∎ SPL programs plan to conduct periodic political scenario assessments, political economy analysis, other necessary analysis and tools to assess and navigate the political landscape. Hence, DI is recruiting for a full-time Research Associate (Elections and Political Process) for its Dhaka office.
∎ Job Location: Dhaka with field visits.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Collecting required information and data for periodic political scenario assessments.
∎ Collecting information and data to prepare pre- and post-election reports both from primary and secondary sources.
∎ Compiling the researched material in a systematic way and prepare background briefs/briefing notes as and when required.
∎ Reviewing the background and thematic papers that have already been commissioned and assess them in view of the research results.
∎ Compiling, analyzing and synthesizing information for the Senior Director concerned.
∎ Providing analysis of the ongoing political and electoral situation.
∎ Scanning newspapers and monitor the media including social media on the relevant topics.
∎ Writing analytical reports on political and electoral scenario assessments.
∎ Investigating any related issues required for the assessment.
∎ Any other activities deemed necessary for SPL.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years' experience in research and report writing preferably in the field of democratic governance.
∎ Clear understanding of the political and electoral context of Bangladesh.
∎ Sound knowledge about Bangladesh Constitution and relevant legal frameworks.
∎ Effective networking and communication skills; experience communicating with political leaders, youth, and women's organizations, volunteer groups, social forums, and/or government authorities.
∎ Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills both in English and Bangla.
∎ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
∎ Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies, and reporting skills preferred.
∎ Excellent ICT and computer skills, especially MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and research on the Web.
∎ Good interpersonal and groupwork skills.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 30 Jul 2023

Company Information:
∎ 24 Jul 2023
∎ Democracy International
∎ Business : Democracy International, Inc. (DI), a USA based international organization

Category: NGO/Development

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Source: bdjobs.com

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