Requirements

Responsibilities & Context

• Team/ Project : Campaign on Right to Food & Nutrition
• Location: Dhaka-based with frequent field visit (at least 30% of her/his total time).
• Contract length: 02 Years (with potential to renew for at least 3 years)
• Reports to: Chief Executive/ Project Lead
• Key contacts: Close communication and coordination with Chief Executive and Programme Manager of PRAAN, Communicate with KHANI Bangladesh members, Communicate with donor, Procurement, Communication, People & Culture, and Finance.

Overview

• Participatory Research & Action Network- PRAAN is a non-profit, non-government Public Interest organization searching for development alternatives to strengthen people’s initiative by promoting human rights, economic rights, governance, trade justice, and sustainable livelihood. The organization has been carrying out several Agriculture, Climate Adaptation, Fiscal and Participatory Governance, Tax Justice, Human rights, Women empowerment, Right to Food related research and development project supported by GoB and the National, International Organization. At the same time, the organization has a very good reputation in the campaign, advocacy, and research arena at the National and Regional levels.
• Pursuant to its mission, PRAAN is seeking experienced and talented professionals for its Campaign on Right to Food & Nutrition.

Role Purpose

• The Right to Food and Nutrition Campaign is a two-year nationwide advocacy project aimed at ensuring that all people have the Right to adequate food and nutrition. The campaign is coordinated by the Participatory Research & Action Network (PRAAN) and implemented by the Food Security Network (KHANI Bangladesh) and its member organizations. The Advocacy Coordinator will lead the advocacy component, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and providing capacity support to civil society organizations.
• The Advocacy Coordinator will lead the Right to Food and Nutrition Campaign. This role involves responsibilities to empower local civil society organizations (CSOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) to voice the needs of marginalized communities in ensuring their food security and influence policymakers to enact comprehensive Right to Food legislation in Bangladesh. The Coordinator will work with CSOs and CBOs to identify capacity gaps and needs, enabling them to advocate effectively for policy changes. This includes training in data collection, effective communication with policymakers, media engagement, and advocacy techniques. The project will also conduct studies on food governance to understand power dynamics in food and nutrition decision-making, aiming to influence these for better funding, programming, and legislation.
• The Advocacy & Campaign Coordinator will ensure meaningful engagement with stakeholders, facilitating the involvement of affected communities in advocacy efforts. By mobilizing support and conducting widespread campaigns, the goal is to sensitize policymakers and drive the adoption of a legal framework ensuring the right to food in Bangladesh.
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