Save the Children seeks qualified candidates for the mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates.
The Opportunity
The Officer-Advocacy position will support the Manager for all the advocacy related activities of Right 2 Grow project. S/he will support to develop advocacy strategic plan of R2G project. S/he will support to implement advocacy strategy and plan through consortium. S/he will assist in capacity development for the members of Civil Society Organizations in Khulna and Barisal division. S/he will provide administrative and logistic support as per project needs. S/he will document best practices related to Food & Nutrition, WASH, Gender Equality & Inclusion, and child health care services at community level. S/he will prepare evidence-based documents for conducting policy advocacy issues.
Qualifications and experience
• At least 3 years’ experience, preferably in advocacy in nutrition, food security and budget advocacy in local government including advocacy for private sector engagement and gender Inclusion.
• Excellent experience of rapport building, networking, liaison and relationship building for advocacy.
• Computer skills (MS Office Application and familiar to work in web site)
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Bangla and English.
• Reporting skills as per reporting template and considering result framework of the Right to Grow project
• Good understanding of child rights, Gender and Governance
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Social Sciences /Communication or relevant discipline.
Job Type: Regular
Job Location: Dhaka
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
For detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
Application deadline: 25 November 2023
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.