Ipas is a nonprofit organization working with partners around the world to advance reproductive justice by expanding access to abortion and contraception. We aim to build sustainable abortion ecosystems that address all factors impacting a person’s ability to access abortion—from individual health knowledge to social and community support, to a trained health workforce, to political leadership and supportive laws. In Bangladesh Ipas works since 2011 and from its inception in the country we work closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to ensure that women and girls can enhance their sexual and reproductive health via affordable, safe, respectful, and comprehensive abortion and contraceptive care. Ipas works throughout the country- in rural settings, in urban areas and in humanitarian settings.

Ipas Bangladesh is seeking applications from hardworking, sincere, and cheerful individuals for the following position.

Position: Advisor – Knowledge Management and Policy Advocacy, based in Dhaka- Bangladesh (1 position)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of an advocacy plan and matrix and facilitate the execution of the plan.
• Organize formal and informal policy advocacy initiatives, including workshops, with key actors on climate adaptation at national and local levels.
• Synthesize data and research findings, including existing and Ipas's new research, on the impact of climate change on women's SRHR in Bangladesh.
• Collaborate with the Ipas team and stakeholders, particularly the CCHPU unit of MOHFW, to develop strategies, policy briefs, and other advocacy tools for policymakers and donor agencies.
• Coordinate with government bodies, donor agencies, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to promote policy adoption, intervention implementation, and resource mobilization.
• Provide technical support and guidance on policy advocacy related to climate change and SRHR.
• Represent Ipas in relevant meetings, forums, and networks to advance policy advocacy objectives.
• Prepare reports and documentation on policy advocacy activities and outcomes.
• Ensure effective knowledge management and dissemination of research findings and policy advocacy tools.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in international development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Policy Studies, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in policy advocacy, knowledge management, or public health, with a focus on SRHR or climate change.
• Demonstrated experience in synthesizing research findings and developing policy briefs and advocacy tools.
• Strong understanding of climate change impacts on SRHR.
• Proven experience working with government stakeholders, donor agencies, and NGOs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both Bangla and English (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in scientific and critical writing
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Willingness to travel to field sites, including hard-to-reach areas in costal haor and char areas of Bangladesh
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and stakeholders.

Employment Status

Contractual for 11 months with potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Salary & Benefit

Ipas Bangladesh will offer a monthly consolidated salary of BDT 234,859, no other benefits.

Ipas Bangladesh will seek information from job applicants’ previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse where the applicant was accused and/or found guilty. By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no previous record of sexual misconduct, abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse and also, s/he have no objection to Ipas Bangladesh requesting information specified above to his/her previous employer.

Ipas is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and inequity.  We recruit, employ, train, promote, and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, color, creed, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, military service, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic protected by law or outlined by Ipas policy.

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