POSITION TITLE: Policy Advocacy Specialist

LOCATION: Dhaka, Bangladesh

STATUS: Full Time

REPORTS TO: Project Director (PD)

POSITION SUMMARY: The position will engage with relevant ministry and other government agencies under the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) to Protect and Assist the Victims of Human Trafficking framework and beyond.

The position will provide technical assistance in the development and operationalization of the NRM, as well as seek strategic opportunities with the government to strengthen local systems to support survivors. The policy advocacy specialist will also be responsible for advocacy related with Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB), Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the central bank. The ‘Ashshash – for men and women who have escaped trafficking, Phase II’ is a four-year program supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh and implemented by Winrock International.

The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Policy Analysis and Development:

· Conduct a political economy analysis to identify bottlenecks and define policy advocacy agenda for sustainable reintegration of trafficking survivors.

· Explore and plan policy advocacy issues from Ashshash project interventions.

· Plan and execute the advocacy strategies of Ashshash to facilitate the policy enactment and implementation in the reintegration of trafficking survivors.

· Explore the opportunity of Public Private Partnership (PPP) and develop the implementation plan align with Ashshash objectives.

Advocacy and Lobbying: Liaise with government officials in national, division, and district levels, parliamentarians, and relevant stakeholders for the operationalization of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) Organize and participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars to advocate and facilitate the reformation of policies to implement the roadmap of NRM as per the Ashshash plan.

Build strategic partnerships and coalitions with relevant organizations and private sector actors through advocacy efforts. Plan and execute advocacy efforts with the Bangladesh Bank to influence the CSR policy to create scope for trafficking survivors in their CSR Policy Capacity

Building and Training: Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to government, non-government organizations (NGO, INGOs CSOs), and private sector in amendment of policies and procedure incorporating TIP issues. Develop and deliver training programs and workshops to enhance the understanding of stakeholders on human trafficking-related policies and their effective implementation.

Research and Documentation: Prepare reports, policy briefs, and other documentation incorporating the research findings and policy recommendations to relevant stakeholders. Networking and Collaboration: Foster partnerships and collaborations with government agencies, NGOs, civil society organizations, and international entities working on anti-human trafficking issues. Represent the organization in relevant forums, task forces, working groups, and committees to facilitate policy discussions and advocacy efforts.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the implementation of policies and initiatives related to human trafficking Produce monitoring reports, updates on the progress of field level interventions, challenges, and lessons learned and to share it with program management

Qualifications and Skills:

Requirements: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social sciences, international relations, law, or a related field. In-depth knowledge of human trafficking issues, policies, and legislation, particularly in the context of Bangladesh.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct policy research and analysis.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.

At least 5 -7 years of experience in policy advocacy, lobbying, and networking with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and data analysis.

Experience in supporting implementation of gender and social dimension intervention and gender mainstreaming in project is a plus.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills. Fluency in English and Bengali, both written and spoken.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Other: Bangladeshi citizenship or residency with work authorization

SALARY: The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits are offered.

APPLICATIONS: The deadline for submission of applications is June 26, 2023. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Winrock reserves the right to make an offer prior to the closing date for applications.

Applicants are thus encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. Applicants should go to Winrock International Job Openings and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Bangladesh Ashshash Project Phase II – Policy Advocacy Specialist. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

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