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If you are a dynamic and energetic person,
Have good writing skills,
Committed to freedom of expression issues,
Managed projects and programmes on access to information
Worked with journalists and the protection of online activists and
You are looking for an employment opportunity,
Then you may want to check out the following call for applications.........  

Job Description/ Responsibilities:

The Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the monitoring and implementation of our projects in Bangladesh and in the South Asia region   S/he will be responsible for ensuring high standards of project implementation and project deliverables, effective and timely reporting is a must. Specific tasks will include:

Project Implementation: Facilitating and managing implementation of projects and components:

• With guidance from the Director, organisation and delivery of assigned projects and activities including training, Roundtables, workshops, community based meetings and high profile seminars;
• Assisting the Director in programme planning, monitoring project implementation, undertaking advocacy initiatives and  recording impact and outcomes of interventions;
• Support the ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh Director in  planning and delivering advocacy initiatives and interventions aimed at various stakeholders in the government, donors, potential partners, civil society and other NGOs;

Programme Reporting: Support the production of high quality reporting, policy papers, legal analysis,  and project proposals by:

• Coordinating and producing of timely and high quality reporting of projects and activities, quarterly and annual reports and  process documentation, presentations, campaign materials and publications
• Contributing to the development and  submission of new proposals by assisting in the preparation of concept notes, appraisal notes, proposal and other associated documentation as necessary;

Programme Monitoring: Assisting the Director in monitoring the branding, quality and timeliness of project deliverables including publications, reports, documentations, videos, newsletters, promotional and campaign materials and translations;

• Support capacity building efforts and resolve implementation issues with  partners, consultants, and  networks;  
• Preparation, monitoring and revision of activity plans for the projects;

Communication and media Moblilisation: Coordinating high profile media coverage for the ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh and its’ projects including both print and    electronic media management, press invitations, press release and press conferences;

• Assisting in the preparation of international press release and statements based on different projects;

Contributing to the overall work of ARTICLE 19, including: Contributing to general ARTICLE 19 campaigns and to cross-learning initiatives with other regional/thematic programmes and regional policies, strategies and programme development processes;

Job Nature: Full-time 

Educational Requirements:

• Should have at least a Master degree, preferably in Law,  Development Studies, and/or any other  social science; A degree from renowned foreign university will be given preference;

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in an international and/or national NGO;
• Proven experience of work as project coordinator/officer, programme development and/ or in advocacy officer;
• Experience of managing partners, research and field based activities;
• Sound in using internet and networking;
• High level skills of report writing and communication are essential;
• Experience in development and submission of funding proposals is desirable;
• Knowledge and/or experience of work on freedom of expression and access to information will be an added advantage.

Duration: 1 year with possibilities of extension

Salary: Negotiable

Other Benefits: As per organizational policy.

Application Instruction

Interested applicants should submit their application with a curriculum vitae and a covering note  addressing it to the Director, ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh and South Asia in the following address: fg.article19@gmail.com.
Applicants should provide samples of written materials in English and indicate salary history in the curriculum vitae.

Only short listed candidates will be invited to interviews. Women are especially encouraged to apply. No phone calls will be entertained. 

Application Deadline: 24 August, 2014

Company Information
ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh
Address: 302 Shamoli (2nd Floor), Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh