Gender Expert (Research and Fundraising)

Job vacancy: 01 (Only for female)

Responsibilities for Research Activities (50% Time Allocation)

• Assist in the implementation process of the project as per the requirements of gender and social inclusion issues.
• Comprehend and adopt the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, PAR process, and iterative learning process.
• Assist in determining and analyzing locally-led adaptation options, locally-led iterative learning, and inclusive innovative business models for the adaptive transformation of Water Management Groups (WMGs) and polder management systems.
• Understand and assist in conducting the political economy analysis of the selected polders by examining structures, institutions, and change agents, particularly in terms of power dynamics and gender issues.
• Assist in building the capacity of the Water Management Groups (WMGs) for the selected polders, considering environmental, socio-economic, and governance issues.
• Assist in identifying climatic and non-climatic problems and challenges faced by farming communities in the coastal polders.
• Assist in identifying climate adaptation options, synthesizing adaptation strategies, and developing adaptation screening tools that respond to shifting biophysical conditions and weather patterns, with corresponding farming options.
• Assist in analyzing multi-criteria decision-making in terms of socio-economic conditions, governance, and gender.
• Assist in identifying input and output markets for agriculture adaptation-related business models and conducting value chain analysis with gender and social inclusion criteria (women, youth, children, and marginalized people), aligned with locally-led adaptation principles.
• Assist in developing process guides for community development and capacity building of WMGs and change agents.
• Assist in engaging and building the capacity of the local learning leadership group and the multi-stakeholder advisory group.
• Assist in preparing guides aligned with locally-led adaptation (LLA) principles with a robust understanding of climate risks and uncertainty.
• Assist the field team in applying action learning to build the capacity of change agents, farming communities, and WMGs, co-creating the process for socio-adaptive locally-led learning.
• Assist in conducting multi-stakeholder analyses to identify leadership qualities and support the field team at the ground level.
• Provide support for mapping stakeholders, selecting key actors, and contributing intellectually to the organization of local multi-stakeholder advisory groups.
• Assist in implementing locally-led adaptation options and learning processes at the ground level, while documenting iterative learning.
• Assist at the ground level and contribute to capacity building by coordinating farmer groups and members for technology evaluation and establishing a “living library” (farmers participating in adaptive practices).
• Contribute to developing guides and manuals for capacity building of change agents, WMGs, advisory groups, and group-to-group learning while evaluating processes and tools for LLA and effective evidence-based extension.
• Assist in facilitating and conducting training sessions for change agents, WMGs, farming communities, and other stakeholders as required by the project.
• Assist in documenting group-to-group learning activities as case studies, with a specific focus on leadership research, collective learning, and farmers as leaders.
• Assist in group-to-group learning processes for mutual capacity building.
• Assist in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities, including data collection, analysis, and report writing for research initiatives.
• Assist in preparing research articles as required by the Principal Investigator and the study team.

Responsibilities for Fundraising Activities (50% Time Allocation)

• Assist in preparing project proposals, grant applications, and donor reports.
• Conduct research on funding opportunities, potential donors, and development trends.
• Prepare concept notes, case studies, and success stories for advocacy and fundraising purposes.
• Maintain donor databases and assist in stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with program teams to align fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
• Assist in organizing fundraising events, networking sessions, and donor meetings.
• Assist in preparing project reports and conducting field monitoring as required.
• Assist in conducting and facilitating various assessments, surveys, workshops, awareness events, inception meetings, and coordination meetings at the ground level.
• Regularly conduct field visits, provide guidance, supervision, and technical support to project staff.
• Regularly attend organizational and project meetings for updates and knowledge-sharing.

Academic Qualification:

Master’s degree from a public university (preferably in Gender & Women’s Studies, Social Science, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Geography & Environmental Science, or other relevant subjects).

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience (at least 3 years in a similar context).
• Applicants should have experience in the following sector(s): NGO

Additional Requirements:

• Must proficiency in written and oral communication in both English and Bengali.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of donor agencies, funding trends, and proposal development.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to ethical considerations in social and biophysical research, ensuring no harm is caused.
• Respect for gender equality, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), safeguarding policies, the code of conduct, and cultural diversity.
• Strong motivation and willingness to serve the project at the ground level (rural coastal areas).
• Ability to operate virtual platforms such as Skype, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

Salary: BDT 50,000.00

Job Level: Mid-level

Job Location: Dhaka (with up to 50% field visits to rural coastal areas)

Age limit: 30 to 40 years

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Shushilan has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Shushilan‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone and all selected candidates will be required to comply with the Shushilan’s PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

Apply Instruction

Shushilan, a national NGO of Bangladesh is inviting application from the competent and qualified candidates. If you are interested and meet the criteria, please send your application along with a cover letter, curriculum vitae (as per prescribed format), copy of all academic certificates and passport size photograph, copy of national ID to Head of HR Cell, Shushilan on or before 20 March 2025. Requirements are flexible for skilled candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview. All Rights Reserved by the Authority.

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