• Dhaka

BRAC is hiring a District Coordinator, Advocacy for Social Change 2022

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate and maintain liaison with District and Upazila Government authorities as well as with other Government offices and private organizations.
  • Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationship with the relevant people, Government officials and Private Development Organisation (PVDO)/NGOs’ of the location.
  • Build strong relationship with District/Upazila level journalists of both print and electronic media and publish articles/success stories in the local and national newspapers.
  • Attend local meetings/workshop/programmes organised by BRAC and local administration. Also, invite local Government officials for their participation in BRAC programmes authorised by Advocacy for Social Change programme
  • Organise field visits for the Government officials of District and Upazila administration.
  • Organise and implement exposure visits for both national and international delegation by taking all sorts of assistance from the local programme management.
  • Play role as Designated Officer in line with Right to Information (RTI) Act and provide information to applicants according to the RTI Act.
  • Organise/coordinate celebration of National and International Days and other special programmes.
  • Obtaining certifications from office of the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) in order to support programmes for fund release by the NGO Affairs Bureau
  • Playing active role as Incident Commander during the natural disaster and maintain effective coordination with Humanitarian Programme
  • Facilitating District Programme Coordination (DPC) meeting, taking discussion notes and circulating it through e-mail across BRAC.
  • Playing active role being member of District Case Management Committee (DCMC), and Office and Land Management
  • Assisting Advocacy for Social Change (ASC) team to accomplish different surveys and events at field
  • Organising BRAC-wide events (BRAC day, different fairs, messages disseminations, staff get together) at all field offices.
  • Undertaking initiatives to resolve issues/problems accrued suddenly, i.e: accident, fire, security, election roles, harassments, taxes office rent and deed etc.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
  • Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
  • Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Location:

Bangladesh

Benefits

Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and life Insurance and others.

Eligibilities

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Masters in any discipline

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 years’ experience in the relevant field is required

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Communication skills in the field of Local Government Administration and media (print and electronic)
  • Skills in taking meeting notes
  • Writing skills of press notes
  • Motor cycle driving skill
  • Knowledge on BRAC programmes, policies and procedures
  • Knowledge on Government policies and procedures
Eligible Regions: Bangladesh

Application Process

To apply please click “Apply now” or visit the official link

Application Deadline: May 28, 2022

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