A) Definition of Tasks

Organisational Integration:

Job title: Project Officer – Advocacy

Employment rate (FTE): 100%

Department/ Unit: ENABLE Project

Location/Office: Any sub-district of Khulna/Bagerhat

Report Lines and Engagements:

Position direct reports to

Project Manager/ Head of Program-VIC

Position indirectly reports to

N/A

Directly Supervises

None

Indirectly Supervises

None

Internal Collaborators

Project Team, Country Communications Focal, Country Advocacy Focal, Lead- GJSI, HoPs

External Engagement

Government Agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSO), Community Representatives, Development Partners, Advocacy Networks, Consultants

Budget Authorities

Activity budget implementation support

Signature Authorities

None

Key Responsibilities:

(The key responsibilities for this role may include the following but are not limited to:)

Goal 1: Advocacy Planning and Policy Engagement

25%

Main Tasks:

• Prepare project advocacy plans and implementation schedules.
• Identify key advocacy issues, policy gaps, targets, and desired changes.
• Support policy dialogue and advocacy initiatives aligned with project objectives.
• Contribute to evidence-based policy influence efforts.
• Monitor progress against advocacy objectives.

Goal 2: Evidence-Based Advocacy and Knowledge Generation

25%

Main Tasks:

• Collect and analyse project findings, success stories, and community perspectives.
• Support development of policy briefs, position papers, presentations, and advocacy materials.
• Generate evidence to support policy and practice changes.
• Document lessons learned and good practices.
• Promote evidence-informed advocacy approaches.

Goal 3: Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

20%

Main Tasks:

• Train project staff and partners on advocacy concepts and stakeholder engagement.
• Strengthen advocacy capacities of community representatives and partners.
• Facilitate learning and awareness sessions.
• Support development of advocacy tools and guidance materials.
• Promote inclusive participation in advocacy processes.

Goal 4: Networking and Partnership Development

15%

Main Tasks:

• Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, CSOs, and development partners.
• Coordinate joint advocacy initiatives at local and national levels.
• Participate in relevant networks and coordination meetings.
• Facilitate collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Promote partnerships supporting project advocacy objectives.

Goal 5: Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

15%

Main Tasks:

• Monitor advocacy activities and stakeholder commitments.
• Track policy developments and advocacy outcomes.
• Prepare regular advocacy progress reports.
• Maintain advocacy documentation and records.
• Document lessons learned and recommendations.

B) Competence Profile

Academic qualifications

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Communications, or related discipline.

Optional:

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.

Further training or skills

Mandatory:

• Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Facilitation and Training Skills.
• Policy Analysis and Evidence-Based Advocacy.
• Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Report Writing and Documentation.

Optional:

• Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA).
• Governance and Social Accountability.
• Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).
• Campaign Planning and Public Engagement.

Professional experiences

Mandatory:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in advocacy, governance, policy engagement, social development, or community mobilization.
• Experience working with government, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Experience preparing reports, briefs, and advocacy materials.
• Experience organizing meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.

Optional:

• Experience in donor-funded projects.
• Experience in policy influencing initiatives.
• Experience in coalition or network management.

Leadership competencies

Mandatory:

• Planning and Organizing.
• Problem Solving.
• Influencing and Persuasion.
• Accountability.
• Results Orientation.

Optional:

• Change Management.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Social competencies

Mandatory:

• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Communication Skills.
• Facilitation Skills.
• Relationship Building.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.

Optional:

• Negotiation Skills.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Networking and Partnership Building.

Functional Competencies

Mandatory: 

• Advocacy Planning.
• Policy Analysis.
• Stakeholder Mapping.
• Capacity Building.
• Evidence-Based Advocacy.
• Report Writing and Documentation.
• Partnership Coordination.

Optional:

• Campaign Management.
• Public Speaking.
• Policy Research.

Language skills

Mandatory:

• Excellent written and spoken Bangla.
• Good written and spoken English.

IT skills

Mandatory:

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• PowerPoint Presentation Tools.
• Online Communication Platforms.
• Data Collection and Reporting Tools.

Optional:

• Graphic Design Tools.
• Social Media Management Platforms.
• Data Visualization Tools.

Social skills

Mandatory:

• Integrity and Accountability.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Relationship Building.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Cultural Sensitivity.

Optional:

• Negotiation Skills.
• Public Speaking.
• Coaching and Facilitation Skills.