Education
First-level university degree in economics, public policy, social policy, development studies, social sciences, labour studies, public administration, law, or another relevant field. An advanced university degree is an advantage.
Experience
At least three years of progressively responsible professional experience at the national level in project or programme management, including work planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. Experience in the social protection or labour market policy will be an added advantage. Experience with UN joint programmes and/or cross-regional multi-stakeholder initiatives, government institutions, and social partners is highly desirable.
Languages
Excellent command of Bangla and English, both written and spoken.
Competencies
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to translate strategic objectives into workplans, budgets, and deliverables.
- In-depth knowledge of results-based management, monitoring frameworks, indicators, and analytical reporting.
- Ability to analyze complex policy, institutional, and social issues and synthesize evidence into clear policy options.
- Strong understanding of national care-system development, gender equality, social protection, and decent work.
- Proven ability to build effective partnerships and coordinate government, UN agencies, social partners, and civil society.
- Demonstrated skill in facilitating tripartite dialogue, multi-stakeholder consultations, and technical negotiation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing concise technical reports and policy briefs.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behavior and attitudes.
- Demonstrate values for integrity and transparency, collaboration, client orientation, accountability, adaptability, and sensitivity to diversity.