Programme Analyst (Governance and Human Rights)

Volunteering Communications & PR Elections & Governance

Overview

Support governance reforms and enhance civic participation in Bangladesh.

You have:

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in Politics, Administration, Human Rights and Justice.
• Democratic Governance experience in the areas of reform initiatives & electoral process.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture.
• Skills in drafting and editing official documents, including concept notes, meeting minutes, and briefing materials.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Zoom.
• Demonstrating intercultural communication skills and a collaborative attitude in diverse team settings.
• Adapting quickly to new tasks and showing initiative in fast-paced programmatic environments.

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Bangladesh is undergoing critical democratic transitions and governance reforms aimed at building more inclusive, transparent, and accountable institutions. In alignment with SDG 16, UNDP Bangladesh supports national efforts to strengthen public institutions, enhance civic participation, uphold the rule of law and human rights, and contribute to ongoing reform initiatives. This includes close collaboration with government ministries, the private sector, and civil society to promote effective governance systems that respond to citizen needs.

This assignment will support the Democratic Governance Cluster’s flagship initiatives on institutional reform, democratic accountability, electoral processes, civic dialogue, and legal empowerment. The selected International Youth UN Volunteer will contribute to advancing good governance through research, coordination, and engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, playing an active role in fostering inclusive policy development and supporting implementation of governance reform initiatives.

Under the direct supervision of Senior Governance Advisor, Democratic Governance Cluster, UNDP Bangladesh, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Programme and Research Support:

• Assist in programme planning and coordination of governance and reform initiatives. • Contribute to drafting concept notes, briefing documents, activity summaries, and offi-cial correspondence. • Support background research, policy review, and data analysis related to national affairs, civic participation, and public accountability.

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Assist in organizing consultations, dialogues, and capacity-building events with youth, civil society, and government stakeholders. • Maintain stakeholder databases, follow-up trackers, and support reporting on engagement outcomes.

3. Visibility and Knowledge Management:

• Support content development for social media, newsletters, and blogs on governance issues. • Assist with documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and success stories across initiatives. • Ensure organized archiving of documents and multimedia materials in shared drives.

4. Learning and Innovation:

• Participate in internal strategy sessions and learning activities. • Provide fresh ideas for youth engagement, civic innovation, and community outreach. • Engage in team reflections and knowledge exchange with other UN Volunteers and staff.

5. Additional Tasks:

Carry out any other duties as may be required by the supervisor in line with the overall assignment objective.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Leadership ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in :

• Politics, Administration, Human Rights and Justice • Democratic Governance - in the areas of reform initiatives & electoral process • Previous experience as a volunteer and/ or experience of another culture, (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Skills in:

• Drafting and editing official documents, including concept notes, meeting minutes, and briefing materials • Using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other collaboration plat-forms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Zoom • Demonstrating intercultural communication skills and a collaborative attitude in diverse team settings • Adapting quickly to new tasks and showing initiative in fast-paced programmatic environments

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh along the Buriganga River. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies.

In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another.

Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants. The weather is tropical - hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March). Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.

Conditions of Service

The Conditions of Service outline the policies and rules governing UN Volunteer assignments. These, along with other resources, are available on the Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP) at https://app.unv.org/explore. You can also access the entitlement calculator here: https://app.unv.org/calculator.

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