Advocacy Specialist( 1 position):

The  Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for developing project advocacy strategy and work plan to meeting the advocacy outputs set by the project, and responsibilities include working with the TRUs and other target beneficiaries, developing and strengthening effective networks (local /project/district/ regional) with other stakeholders for advocacy activities , assisting in collection and compilation of data, information and evidence from partners, network members and different sources, and developing messages and methodologies for advocacy and policy changes . The Advocacy Specialist will implement capacity building workshops, trainings, stakeholder meetings, and more such activities. The officer will also contribute in preparing project reports and donor reports as instructed by the authorities.

-The position is based in Khulna Regional Program Office of RI

-The position requires frequent travel to 4 upazillas of Khulna, Sathkhira and Bagerhat

Experience Requirements:

-Minimum 5-7 years experience in livelihoods projects preferably with an International NGO

- Extensive experience in right based approach

- Experience in rights advocacy, such as capacity building workshops, trainings, stakeholder meetings, networking etc.

Educational Requirements:

Master’s degree in social science, humanities, economics, development studies, agricultural economy, or related discipline

Apply Instructions:

Interested applicants are required to send in their CV and cover letter by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The email subject line MUST contain only the title of the post applied for. CV should be no more than 2 pages long and should include photograph, salary history, and 2 references. The cover letter must not exceed 1 page. Candidates whose experience and academic background do not match to the job requirements are strongly discouraged to apply.

Deadline for sending applications is 26th August 2011