JOB OPENING

Advisor–Policy Advocacy (Right2Grow)

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female and or experienced candidates. 

The Opportunity

Right2Grow (R2G) is one of the advocacy-focused projects of Save the Children which is working to enable every child to reach their full potential as well as its long-term impact that all children under 5 will be well nourished by engaging the private sector and putting child growth and mothers' health as the top priority. The strategic goal is to increase care and investment in nutrition, WASH and health for safeguarding every Bangladeshi child.

The position will work as the focal point for developing Right2Grow’s advocacy strategy by the programme priorities and initiating and managing relevant activities through maintaining functional linkages with relevant government departments, implementing partners, and other stakeholders. This position will play a major role in identifying key advocacy issues and developing a strategic approach to address them. S/he will coordinate with national institutions like MoLGRDC, MoH&FW, BNNC, IPHN, NNS, Private sectors, etc to achieve the advocacy goal of Right2Grow. The responsibilities also include the development, publication, and dissemination of policy briefs, fact sheets, annual reports, newsletters, and day observance reports; publishing research reports and other materials as per the programme need.

Qualifications and experience

  • 8 years’ of multi-sectoral working experience in line with Food & Nutrition, WASH, and Gender Inclusion. The ideal candidate should have 5 years’ of policy advocacy working experience with relevant ministries of GoB.
  • Knowledge and working experiences with GoB and the Private sector of Bangladesh are expected.
  • Working experience with the consortium will add value to the recruitment process.
  • The incumbent must have a decent understanding of the recent GoB five-year plan, union parishad budget, HPNSDP, NPAN2, CIP-02, NSS, private sector engagement and national strategies.
  • Good understanding of child rights, governance, and advocacy
  • Computer skills are required with excellent verbal, oral, and written communications skills in Bangla and English to translate complex things in a user-friendly and simple manner.
  • Experience working closely with government, UN agencies, technical agencies, and NGO officials will be considered as added value.
  • Excellent experience in rapport building, networking, and relationship building.
  • Study experience on nutrition and WASH may add value for the selection process.
  • Master’s Degree, preferably in Social Science/English/Public Health/Development Studies, or a related field.

Job Type: Contractual (Till February 2024)

Job Location: Dhaka

Number of Vacancy: 1

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday.
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

For detailed job description and to apply online, please use the below link:
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=230002QI

Application deadline: 03 July, 2023

Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
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