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The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal enterprise with worldwide operations. GIZ supports the German Government in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ has been working as a development partner of Bangladesh since 1972 under bilateral agreement. Currently, we are working in the areas of renewable energy, adaptation to climate change, private sector development and technical education, biodiversity, as well as good governance and displacement.
GIZ Bangladesh is currently seeking applications for the position of “Advisor’ from candidates under ‘Our Rights, Our Voice (OROV) II’ project under ‘sedteCluster (Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment)’. The incumbent will work as a key intermediary and facilitator between GIZ, civil society organizations (CSOs), and worker representatives. S/he will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between high-level policy requirements and grassroots implementation, ensuring that the Stakeholder Platform becomes a self-sustaining entity that outlasts the project duration.
Number of Position: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Contract Duration: Two years
Band: 04
A. Responsibilities
- Managing an area of responsibility that forms part of the programme objectives, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior.
- Assisting project/programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups.
- Advise supervisor on all tasks when implementing GIZ rules and regulations.
- Advise supervisor in the field of project planning, steering and monitoring.
- Independently implement goals and requirements set by the line manager.
- Make decisions which have a short-term effect within a limited project area/ unit.
- Assist supervisor to identify day to day problem and suggest appropriate solution
The position holder is responsible for the following tasks:
B. Tasks
- Manages implementation of activities related to the preparation, steering and organizational development of a Stakeholder Platform consisting of workers representation and Civil Society Organization (CSOs).
- Contributes to the development of Statement of Purposes (SOPs), agreements and rules of business for the internal functioning of a Stakeholders Platform.
- Provides expert knowledge on changing or new regulatory elements related to “meaningful stakeholder/rightsholder consultation” in Due Diligence.
- Steers the implementation of organizational development and business plan development towards sustainability of the Platform
- Documents the results and reporting inputs of activities towards the donor.
- Connect with relevant stakeholders in the consolidation of an exit strategy that enables a sustainable continuation of the work processes.
C. Required qualifications, competencies and experience
Academic qualifications
- Master’s degree with a specialization in Engineering/ Economics/ Legal Studies or a closely related subject.
Professional experience
- 8 years in relevant occupational experience, particularly in project implementation.
- Experience in communication with authorities or representing a company or organization.
- Experience with rightsholders, workers organizations or local communities.
Other knowledge, additional competences
- Expertise in digital data systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong working knowledge of modern IT systems.
- Ability to work well under pressure and must be a strong team player.
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluency in English & Bangla is essential.
- Ability to work in an intercultural environment.
We only accept electronic applications.
If you meet the above requirements, please, apply through the link below:
Apply here
Please submit your CV in .pdf format (word document will not be accepted)
Last Date of Application: 28 February 2026
No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality. |
