Fellow | ActionAid

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ActionAid Bangladesh is looking for suitable candidate for the following position: Fellow

Project Name: Powering Change: Advancing a Just and Sustainable Energy Transition in Bangladesh, Funded by TARA Climate Foundation
Location of posting: Dhaka
Strategic Priority: Resilience and Climate Justice
Types of contract: Contractual
Duration: 11 Months
Number of position: 1 (One)
Monthly Honorarium: Monthly Honorarium will be BDT 30,000 with group life insurance coverage

Job Summary
The main purpose of the position is to provide support to the team as needed for the project. This includes organizing advocacy and campaign events, mobilizing communities and CSOs, conducting research to gather evidence on energy transition, environmental issues, climate, land, and human rights. Additionally, the fellow will assist in addressing organizational emergencies and priorities as required.

Key responsibilities include (not limited to)

Campaign-Advocacy Development and Community Engagement (Total Time: 40%)

  • Plan, develop, and execute campaign and advocacy plan related to a just energy transition, including digital content creation.
  • Collaborate with the network members and local communities to raise awareness, mobilize support, and organize events.
  • Engage with policymakers, stakeholders, and community leaders to advance campaign and advocacy objectives.
  • Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and capacity development initiatives.

Research and Analysis (Total Time: 30%)

  • Support advocacy efforts by researching and preparing policy briefs, reports, and other advocacy materials.
  • Conduct research on relevant topics to inform campaign strategies and advocacy efforts.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (Total Time: 20%)

  • Assist in monitoring and evaluating the impact of campaigns, advocacy efforts, research initiatives, and other activities.
  • Prepare regular reports and case studies on the progress and outcomes of various initiatives.

Team Support (Total Time: 10%)

  • Provide support to the team in various tasks and initiatives, ensuring smooth collaboration and workflow.
  • Assist with organizing team meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Contribute to the development of internal resources and tools to enhance team efficiency

Relationships
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, she/he is expected to maintain a functional relationship with her/his peers in the team, priority and project management team. S/he must be able to communicate with other teams and units, both program and function regarding programme and operational issues.

Required Educational Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • Minimum one year of relevant experience (preferably in green and energy transition, human rights, environment and climate change) in any development organisation.
  • Advocacy experience in energy, environmental justice, human rights is preferable.
  • Proficiency in basic design tools for creating visually compelling content for social media and digital platforms is preferable.

Technical Skills

  • Skill on documentation and reporting
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
  • Willingness to learn and stay updated on global trends.
  • Openness to travel across Bangladesh.
  • Strong communication skills in Bengali and English.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Commitment to just energy transition principles
  • Working experience in report writing, evidence collection and case study
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skill both in Bangla and English
  • MS Office packages.

Application instructions
Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:

  • Last date of application is Wednesday, 21 August 2024
  • Please click here to submit your application.

ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone call will result in the disqualification of candidature.
ActionAid Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA), Child Protection Policy and other relevant safeguarding policies and expects all employees to abide by the Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct of ActionAid Bangladesh.
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