Technical Advisor - Research and Policy Reform

Job Description

Title: Technical Advisor - Research and Policy Reform

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

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ LLB (Hon) and LLM

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ GIZ Bangladesh is currently seeking applications for its Rule of Law programme for the position "Technical Advisor - Research and Policy Reform".
∎ Band: 4T
∎ Contract Duration: For 1 year
∎ Job Location: Dhaka (field visit expected)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The position holder is responsible for:
∎ managing an area of responsibility that forms part of the programme objectives, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior
∎ assisting project/programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
∎ advise supervisor on all task when implementing GIZ rules and regulation
∎ advise supervisor in the field of project's planning, steering and monitoring
∎ independently implement goals and requirements set by the line manager
∎ make decisions which have a short-term effect within a limited project area/ unit
∎ assist supervisor to identify day to day problem and suggest appropriate solution
∎ In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks:
∎ Tasks (Specific for Job Role):
∎ 1. Research and Technical Support
∎ Support management and other teams to formulate evidence-based advocacy strategies based on Justice Audit and other sources
∎ Conduct content analysis of relevant laws and policy frameworks and deliver analysis and explanation to the respective project team, when and where necessary
∎ Conduct inhouse/research and study for necessary policy reform and programme intervention
∎ Assist and coordinate with national and international consultants, build bridge with research firms/academics to explore intervention areas for justice reform
∎ 2. Management, Coordination and Implementation
∎ Provide necessary support in maintaining strong liaison and coordination with government agencies and stakeholders
∎ Provide technical support in designing, organizing and facilitating various events like workshops, meetings, seminars, conferences etc at both national and district levels
∎ Assist in developing relevant strategies and work plan to meet the objectives of the programme
∎ Represent the project in various meetings, workshops and seminars with other stakeholders for effective dialogue and advocacy as required
∎ Visit project districts and provide inputs and support to the field level staff members in conducting research, collecting and analysing data
∎ Coordinate with justice institutions and relevant district level public institutions to support the process on better case management
∎ 3. Reporting, Documentation and Knowledge Management
∎ Prepare presentations, concept notes, write ups and articles related to the justice system in Bangladesh
∎ Draft documents for the project steering committee meeting, project advisory committee meeting etc.
∎ Compile programme learning and take initiatives for appropriate dissemination
∎ Document project results and prepare reports for the programme
∎ 4. Other duties/additional tasks
∎ Contribute in project related activities and any other tasks as required
∎ Participate in working groups on country level as required
∎ Undertake further job-related training to his/her position and duties, if required
∎ Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 5 years' of relevant experience
∎ Experience in legal research and advocacy
∎ Working experience in bi-lateral technical organizations and working with Government agencies will be an added advantage
∎ Knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice sector, especially the local justice system (e.g. village court, arbitration, mediation, community based legal service etc.)
∎ Experience in reporting and documentation both in Bengali and English
∎ Other knowledge, additional competences:
∎ Ability to work well under pressure and work constructively as a strong team player
∎ Good interpersonal and communication skills (including writing skills)
∎ Fluency in English and good writing skills in English
∎ Ability to work in an intercultural environment
∎ Publication in either academic journal/newspaper will be considered as an added value
∎ Knowledge of research software like SPSS will be an added advantage
∎ Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
∎ Proven ability in self-organization, to work under pressure and deliver on time
∎ Proven commitment to gender equality and disability

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 6 Jun 2021

Company Information:
∎ 31 May 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