COAST Foundation (www.coastbd.net) is a value-based NGO awarded with special consultative status of UN ECOSOC.

COAST has a zero-tolerance policy concerning Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by the employees against the people we serve or other employees. The selected candidates must comply with the organisation’s PSEA Policy. They will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks about their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse and may be required to provide additional information further in the selection process. If any candidate is found alleged of sexual exploitation and abuse against children or women, their application and recruitment process will be cancelled. Candidates must submit a written acknowledgement mentioning that they or their families will not commit or be involved in any child marriage.
COAST is seeking one professional for the below leadership position for the project titled “Research and Advocacy on Intellectual Property and Access to Pharmaceutical Products in Bangladesh” supported by Third World Network Berhad.

Experiences: At least 2 years of experience in Research and Advocacy in NGOs, preferably focusing on Intellectual Property and Access Medicine in Bangladesh. The successful candidate will prepare research-based regular position papers, and writeups on IP and people’s Access to Pharmaceutical Products in Bangladesh for technical understanding of civil society from a national law perspective. The candidate will analyze the policy issues related to the TRIPS implementation in Bangladesh and develop publications as required in Bangla and English. The candidate must have knowledge and skill in computer literacy (MS Office, internet, email management etc.), communication skills etc. Language proficiency is required in both English and Bangla. Detailed Job Description is attached here.

Salary and benefits

BDT 100,000 (consolidated) per month along with mobile and internet allowances as per project budget.

Interested professionals are requested to send their short CVs (not more than three pages) in the prescribed format, attached here, with a passport-size colour photo image to hr2@coastbd.net on or before 25 May 2024. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Any persuasion might cause disqualification. This advertisement will also be found on www.coastbd.net .