Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

The Role holder will coordinate Strengthening the Maternal and Neonatal Health System in Rangpur, Bangladesh project related policy, advocacy and project learning work at divisional and district levels in Rangpur division as well as at the national level. S/he will coordinate coherent national and divisional policy advocacy plans and activities to achieve the project objectives focused on maternal and newborn health, in cooperation with the project team. S/he will support strategic relationships among MNH health networks at the national, divisional, and district levels and identify targets and deliver clear advocacy strategies to influence policy formulation/policy change/policy implementation. S/he will Work with the country office Advocacy, Campaigns, Communication and Media (ACCM) team to coordinate the policy advocacy campaign implementation and develop a policy advocacy related research agenda affecting MNH service. S/he will also be responsible to disseminate the information/research findings and develop appropriate communication channels for dissemination of information/research findings and capacity building for project staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in policy and advocacy work, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies. Experience working within Bangladesh MNH systems will be an added advantage.
• Excellent understanding of Bangladesh’s budget cycle and moments.
• An understanding of policy and legislative development processes at both national and local levels.
• Experience of developing advocacy strategies, knowledge and understanding of a range of advocacy techniques
• Excellent understanding of Sustainable Development Goals, policy and legal provisions in MNH.
• Good knowledge of the MNH field, including the work of academic/research contacts, NGOs, UN agencies
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex arguments into public and stakeholders and the ability to write articles that would be published in the mainstream press
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Bengali.
• Appropriate computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Agreement to spend at least 70% of time in the field is essential requirement.
• Masters degree in Political Science/Governance/International development/Community development or related field of study.

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.

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

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/10155

Application deadline: November 02, 2024

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
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