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

Fellow - A4EII Project

Directorate                         :                Programme, Policy & Campaigns-1

Project                                :                Advocacy for an Employment Injury Insurance (A4EII) in Bangladesh

Location of posting            :                Dhaka

Types of contract                :                Contractual

Duration                             :                31 December 2021 (if not extended)  

Number of position            :                1 (One)

Monthly Honorarium          :               Monthly Gross Salary will be BDT 25,000 with group life insurance coverage


Project Summary 

The overall objectives of the project are to strengthen grassroot support for an Employment Injury Insurance (EII) and will create awareness regarding the benefits of an EII among workers, but also strengthens the capacity of the civil society organizations. Therefore, the project aims at enhancing the knowledge on EII through develop and conducting the training for workers/ federation leaders, Government and civil society, Garments owner associations in order to ignite the advocacy for establishing EII in Bangladesh’s Apparel sector.


Key responsibilities include (not limited to) 

  • Providing support to the team for the delivery and Implementation of project activities.
  • Assist project team in maintaining regular communication with partner organizations.
  • Regular field visit and monitor the activities at filed level to ensure quality and timely implementation of planned activities.
  • Ensure proper documentation of all activities and lesson learns.
  • Provide support in organizing events through arranging venue, logistics and helping in communications with participants.
  • Assist the project team in day-to-day work by providing logistics arrangement and communications support.
  • Perform any other tasks related to the project assigned by the Project Manager.

 

Relationships

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer, She/he is expected to maintain functional relationship with her/his peers in 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. Expected to maintain linkages with partners and also maintain liaison with different networks, forums, partners, and related stakeholders.


Required Educational Qualification and Experience 

  • Graduation or equivalent in relevant subject areas i.e. Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, or relevant discipline.
  • Previous experiences of RMG worker rights related projects in INGO/NGO will be an advantage.


Technical Skills

  • Skill on documentation and reporting.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
  • Must be gender sensitive and familiar with Human Rights Based Approach.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skill both in Bangla and English.
  • MS Office packages including spread sheet and Access. SPSS as added advantage.

 

Application instructions

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

  • Last date of application is Saturday, 13 March 2021
  • Please visit ActionAid Jobs page to submit your application. 


ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone call will result in 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. 

N.B: There is no cost involved with applying for positions at ActionAid Bangladesh. Any solicitation of fund / money from job applicant should be regarded as fraudulent.


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

Fellow - A4EII Project

Directorate                         :                Programme, Policy & Campaigns-1

Project                                :                Advocacy for an Employment Injury Insurance (A4EII) in Bangladesh

Location of posting            :                Dhaka

Types of contract                :                Contractual

Duration                             :                31 December 2021 (if not extended)  

Number of position            :                1 (One)

Monthly Honorarium          :               Monthly Gross Salary will be BDT 25,000 with group life insurance coverage


Project Summary 

The overall objectives of the project are to strengthen grassroot support for an Employment Injury Insurance (EII) and will create awareness regarding the benefits of an EII among workers, but also strengthens the capacity of the civil society organizations. Therefore, the project aims at enhancing the knowledge on EII through develop and conducting the training for workers/ federation leaders, Government and civil society, Garments owner associations in order to ignite the advocacy for establishing EII in Bangladesh’s Apparel sector.


Key responsibilities include (not limited to) 

  • Providing support to the team for the delivery and Implementation of project activities.
  • Assist project team in maintaining regular communication with partner organizations.
  • Regular field visit and monitor the activities at filed level to ensure quality and timely implementation of planned activities.
  • Ensure proper documentation of all activities and lesson learns.
  • Provide support in organizing events through arranging venue, logistics and helping in communications with participants.
  • Assist the project team in day-to-day work by providing logistics arrangement and communications support.
  • Perform any other tasks related to the project assigned by the Project Manager.

 

Relationships

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer, She/he is expected to maintain functional relationship with her/his peers in 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. Expected to maintain linkages with partners and also maintain liaison with different networks, forums, partners, and related stakeholders.


Required Educational Qualification and Experience 

  • Graduation or equivalent in relevant subject areas i.e. Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, or relevant discipline.
  • Previous experiences of RMG worker rights related projects in INGO/NGO will be an advantage.


Technical Skills

  • Skill on documentation and reporting.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
  • Must be gender sensitive and familiar with Human Rights Based Approach.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skill both in Bangla and English.
  • MS Office packages including spread sheet and Access. SPSS as added advantage.

 

Application instructions

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

  • Last date of application is Saturday, 13 March 2021
  • Please visit ActionAid Jobs page to submit your application. 


ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone call will result in 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. 

N.B: There is no cost involved with applying for positions at ActionAid Bangladesh. Any solicitation of fund / money from job applicant should be regarded as fraudulent.


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