Strong lobby & advocacy skills and at least 5 years of experience in this field
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bangla;
Strategic and analytical thinker;
Confident in public speaking and networking with a varied audience;
Able to convey research findings and policies in succinct and understandable (advocacy) messages for a diversity of audiences;
Outstanding interpersonal communication and negotiation skills;
Demonstrated experience working with different and at times opposing stakeholders;
Good understanding of political structures and policy procedures in Bangladesh
Relevant backgrounds include (but are not limited to): international relations, politics, law, CSR and RMG sector.
Affinity with creative policy influencing and communication tools and methodologies is encouraged.
Experience
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সর্বনিম্ন ৫ বছর
শিল্পক্ষেত্র:এনজিও, উন্নয়ন সংস্থা
Responsibilities
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Project: Decent work due diligence Bangladesh
Background
Mondiaal FNV, a Trade Union Solidarity and Support Organization, is looking for a consultant to support our work in a new EU funded project ‘Decent work due diligence Bangladesh’. The consultant will work as a local advocacy advisor (based in Bangladesh, Dhaka) alongside a local project advisor.
The overall objective of the program is that human rights and decent work conditions in Bangladesh in the ready-made garment, leather (goods) and footwear sectors are respected by companies and protected by the government. The project aims to support trade unions in Bangladesh to advance decent work, sustainability, and human rights due diligence (HRDD). Data will be collected through unique tools, strengthening gender responsive, evidence-based advocacy with and towards a variety of stakeholders. These efforts will enhance the eligibility of Bangladesh under the EU GSP+ trade agreement negotiation process. The local advocacy advisor will work closely with the consortium partners, local trade unions, employers’ association and other key stakeholder to build and bridge know-how, support and advise on social dialogue and advocacy messages and follow-up on policy recommendations and industry commitments for decent working conditions.
Expected tasks and deliverables:
(Co-)developing, leading and facilitating (evidence-based and gender- responsive) advocacy capacity building through workshops for different stakeholders aiming to advance labour rights in the RMG and leather sectors,
both on soft skills for lobby and advocacy, as well as content specific issues based on decent work due diligence data (findings will be provided);
Formulating advocacy messages in collaboration with partners towards relevant stakeholders at sectoral, national and international level;
Practical guidance to partners in advocacy efforts, preparing and facilitating meetings and ensuring alignment with the project team
Forming the linking pin between involved trade unions, employers’ associations and other key stakeholders, geared at effective communication and collaboration towards a shared objective for positive change.
Duration of assignment:
Contract (compliant to EU regulations) is offered for one year, with ideally an extension of contract for the total duration of the project (ending February 2029).
The assignment concerns a part-time position for +/- 2 days a week (flexible and upon mutual agreement based on peak moments during the project implementation, especially March – October).
Other Facilities
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In return, Mondiaal FNV offers a competitive (daily) fee based on a consultancy contract and an attractive team of colleagues to work with.
Apply Instruction
Please submit your resume (max. 2 pages) and a motivation letter by 30 August 2025 to mondiaal@fnv.nl, with subject Application Local Advocacy Advisor (Bangladesh). Interviews with selected candidates are scheduled in the last week of September.
For questions about the position please reach out to Quirine Lengkeek, policy advisor lobby and advocacy at Mondiaal FNV via quirine.lengkeek@fnv.nl
