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Position : Capacity Building Officer - Bangladesh
Location : Rangpur Region, Bangladesh
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Job Id : 957
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Capacity Building Officer
Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Capacity Building Officer for the USAID funded Responsive Local Governance (RLG) Activity in Bangladesh. The goal of the Activity is to catalyze change within Bangladesh’s local governance system, necessitating investment to strengthen Local Elected Government Institutions (LEGI) capacity, improve civil society and citizen participation in governance structures, and bolster multisectoral coordination for quality service delivery. The specific objective of this Activity is to develop LEGIs as effective, responsive, inclusive, and accountable institutions to address social issues and provide quality basic services to the most marginalized. This is a full-time position based in Rangpur. This position is only open to the citizens of Bangladesh.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deliver capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and seminars tailored to the needs of Local Elected Government Institutions (LEGIs), civil society organizations, and other local stakeholders.
- Facilitate interactive training sessions that promote participatory learning and engage diverse audiences effectively.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop capacity-building programs that align with project objectives and promote good governance practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local government officials, civil society organizations, and community leaders to foster collaboration and support for capacity-building efforts.
- Prepare regular reports on capacity-building activities, outcomes, and lessons learned for internal and donor reporting.
- Stay informed about best practices and trends in capacity building and local governance to enhance program effectiveness.
- Create training materials, toolkits, and resources that support the delivery of capacity-building initiatives.
- Provide other such similar or related services as DI may reasonably request.
Qualifications
Reporting
Application Process
Interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter and CV by November 8, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
About the Organization
DI provides technical assistance, analytical services, and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance, and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department, and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80 countries.
DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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