Goal 1: Advocacy Planning and Policy Engagement

25%

Main Tasks:

• Prepare project advocacy plans and implementation schedules.
• Identify key advocacy issues, policy gaps, targets, and desired changes.
• Support policy dialogue and advocacy initiatives aligned with project objectives.
• Contribute to evidence-based policy influence efforts.
• Monitor progress against advocacy objectives.

Goal 2: Evidence-Based Advocacy and Knowledge Generation

25%

Main Tasks:

• Collect and analyse project findings, success stories, and community perspectives.
• Support development of policy briefs, position papers, presentations, and advocacy materials.
• Generate evidence to support policy and practice changes.
• Document lessons learned and good practices.
• Promote evidence-informed advocacy approaches.

Goal 3: Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

20%

Main Tasks:

• Train project staff and partners on advocacy concepts and stakeholder engagement.
• Strengthen advocacy capacities of community representatives and partners.
• Facilitate learning and awareness sessions.
• Support development of advocacy tools and guidance materials.
• Promote inclusive participation in advocacy processes.

Goal 4: Networking and Partnership Development

15%

Main Tasks:

• Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, CSOs, and development partners.
• Coordinate joint advocacy initiatives at local and national levels.
• Participate in relevant networks and coordination meetings.
• Facilitate collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Promote partnerships supporting project advocacy objectives.

Goal 5: Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

15%

Main Tasks:

• Monitor advocacy activities and stakeholder commitments.
• Track policy developments and advocacy outcomes.
• Prepare regular advocacy progress reports.
• Maintain advocacy documentation and records.
• Document lessons learned and recommendations.

Academic qualifications

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Communications, or related discipline.

Optional:

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.

Further training or skills

Mandatory:

• Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Facilitation and Training Skills.
• Policy Analysis and Evidence-Based Advocacy.
• Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Report Writing and Documentation.

Optional:

• Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA).
• Governance and Social Accountability.
• Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).
• Campaign Planning and Public Engagement.

Professional experiences

Mandatory:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in advocacy, governance, policy engagement, social development, or community mobilization.
• Experience working with government, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Experience preparing reports, briefs, and advocacy materials.
• Experience organizing meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.

Optional:

• Experience in donor-funded projects.
• Experience in policy influencing initiatives.
• Experience in coalition or network management.

Leadership competencies

Mandatory:

• Planning and Organizing.
• Problem Solving.
• Influencing and Persuasion.
• Accountability.
• Results Orientation.

Optional:

• Change Management.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Social competencies

Mandatory:

• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Communication Skills.
• Facilitation Skills.
• Relationship Building.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.

Optional:

• Negotiation Skills.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Networking and Partnership Building.

Functional Competencies

Mandatory: 

• Advocacy Planning.
• Policy Analysis.
• Stakeholder Mapping.
• Capacity Building.
• Evidence-Based Advocacy.
• Report Writing and Documentation.
• Partnership Coordination.

Optional:

• Campaign Management.
• Public Speaking.
• Policy Research.

Language skills

Mandatory:

• Excellent written and spoken Bangla.
• Good written and spoken English.

IT skills

Mandatory:

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• PowerPoint Presentation Tools.
• Online Communication Platforms.
• Data Collection and Reporting Tools.

Optional:

• Graphic Design Tools.
• Social Media Management Platforms.
• Data Visualization Tools.

Social skills

Mandatory:

• Integrity and Accountability.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Relationship Building.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Cultural Sensitivity.

Optional:

• Negotiation Skills.
• Public Speaking.
• Coaching and Facilitation Skills.

We offer you

Initially, a 12-month national employment contract, with the possibility of extension based on performance. The monthly consolidated salary range is BDT 117,208/- to BDT 125,862/- CTC, which may vary depending on experience and current remuneration.

In addition, this position will include other admissible benefits, such as Mobile Allowance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Seniority Bonus, Medical Insurance with health and life coverage, 25 days of Annual leave, 15 days of Sick leave and excellent opportunities for professional development

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume along with a motivational letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for their role. Please apply online at https://career.helvetasbd.org/ by 05 September 2026. Hard copies or other forms of application will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. We encourage early applications as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.