Winrock International is looking for Policy Advocacy Specialist 2023 in Dhaka
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop an advocacy strategy and workplan for the AugroJatra Climate Change Project based on the project’s policy objectives;
- Conduct a systematic policy and stakeholder analysis and define the B-PEMS AugroJatra project’s policy agenda;
- Strengthen strategic partnerships and collaboration with national and subnational government agencies and other relevant stakeholders related to climate change and human trafficking through communication and collaboration;
- Represent B-PEMS AugroJatra in relevant forums, task forces, working groups, and committees to facilitate policy discussions and advocacy efforts;
- Build capacity of the project team and partners to generate evidence for policy recommendations;
- Design and organize consultations with communities, civil society, and other organizations to generate evidence for advocacy efforts;
- Develop policy brief and other written materials based on evidence and policy recommendations, and communicate those in written and verbal forms to different audiences;
- Work closely with the B-PEMS monitoring and evaluation team to monitor implementation of the advocacy workplan, collect and analyze routine data on advocacy activities, and suggest adjustment in the advocacy workplan and activities;
- Work closely with the Training and Capacity Strengthening Specialist to implement capacity strengthening activities for national and local level stakeholders;
- Support the project team and implementing partners to ensure all policy advocacy efforts are socially inclusive and gender responsive;
- Assist the project team in generating an evidence base for advocacy at the national and local levels to integrate the issues of climate change and human trafficking into plans, policies, and frameworks; and
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment.
Location:
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Eligibilities
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree or higher in development studies, economics, international relation, or other social science.
Professional:
- At least five years of professional experience in policy advocacy and networking;
- Ability to strengthen collaboration with government agencies to influence policies, programs, and plans, specially related to climate change and human trafficking;
- Sound knowledge on climate change, climate resilience, and human trafficking issues and policies;
- Technical expertise in capacity strengthening activities, including needs assessments;
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct policy research and analyses;
- Extensive experience in designing and conducting consultations with diverse stakeholders at national and local levels; and
- Proven expertise in developing policy briefs, preparing reports, generating evidence-based research, and communicating policy recommendations to diverse audiences.
Skills:
- Fluency in Bangla and English;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure, and attention to detail;
- Strong management, communication, and negotiation skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams in a multicultural environment;
- Willingness to travel regularly within Bangladesh; and
- Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft).
Other:
- Bangladeshi citizenship or residency with work authorization
Eligible Regions: Bangladesh
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