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Position : National Governance Specialist - Bangladesh
Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Job Id : 956
of Openings : 1
National Governance Specialist
Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a National Governance Specialist for the USAID funded Responsive Local Governance (RLG) Activity in Bangladesh. The goal of the Activity is catalyzing change within Bangladesh’s local governance system necessitates 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 an effective, responsive, inclusive, and accountable institution to address social issues and provide quality basic services to the most marginalized. This is a full-time position based in Dhaka. This position is only open to the citizens of Bangladesh.
Key Responsibilities :
- Conduct research and provide technical advice on national governance matters, including the review and revision of relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Offer expert input and strategic guidance to support the design, implementation, and quality assurance of project activities.
- Monitor and analyze national governance developments relevant to the project, and present key insights to DI staff and partners.
- Prepare and submit detailed progress reports with recommendations to enhance project outcomes.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of national governance strategies, policies, and activities.
- Support the design, management, implementation, and monitoring of project components to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and timelines.
- Provide other such similar or related services as DI may reasonably request.
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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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