Expressions of Interests (EoI)

Empowering smallholders to strengthen local democratic governance (KHAMATAYAN) Project” is a consortium initiative of Traidcraft Exchange, Christian Aid and Solidarites International implemented through RDS, GUK and Shushilan. The project is underway in 19 Upazila under Mymensingh, Sherpur, Gaibandha, Kurigram & Satkhira Districts. The European Union is providing financial support by aiming to ensure inclusive economic development in rural Bangladesh by stimulating the effective engagement of smallholder farmer-led CSOs in local democratic governance. The project aims to strengthen the governance, accountability and sustainability of smallholder-led grassroots CSOs and facilitate their constructive engagement with LAs in local democratic governance, inclusive policy development and implementation. It has been empowering smallholder-led CSOs (District and Upazila associations, Self-help Groups (SHGs) to proactively engage with LAs to ensure policies and practices strengthen the economic and social rights of marginalized farming communities. It works closely with LAs to develop their capacity to engage in inclusive partnerships with local CSOs and to recognize the constructive role civil society plays in local democratic governance. Smallholder farmers will be empowered to collectively voice, demand and negotiate their economic and social rights by actively engaging with LAs – benefiting from social and extension services, appropriate resources, and increased access to social safety-net programmes by marginalized groups (women, ethnic minorities, disabled people). In this way, the project will ensure farmers’ inclusion in the development process, addressing issues of agricultural governance and contributing to reduced inequality and injustice. It will enable smallholder-led CSOs and LAs to fulfil their potential as key stakeholders in the process of inclusive economic and social development.

We are looking for a consultant to:

How to apply:
Interested individuals are requested to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) on or before February 24, 2019 with the following:

The Expression of Interest should be sent to bangladesh-jobs@christian-aid.org  with a cc to rmajumdar@christian-aid.org with the subject line “Consultant for KHAMATAYAN human rights training.” Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

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