Job Opportunity
A reputed national-level strategic communication organization working in the field of Strategic Communication with UN Women funds is looking for young, energetic, flexible, and open-minded person in the position of “Economist” to carry on the project of Empower: Women for Climate-resilient Societies. S/he will be expected to offer a fresh outlook, bringing new energy and perspective, who can work independently and together in the team.If you think that you are the right person we are looking for, then please apply for the following position with required educational qualification:
Job Title: Economist: 1 post.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Review comprehensive national and global documents related to gender responsive climate change, analysis policy gap and prepare report.
- Facilitate 8 Ministry Consultation Workshops and analyze workshop findings
- Develop time-bound (2025 - 2050) sectoral Gender Action Plans for Adaptation to Climate Change (GAPACC) for the eight selected ministries/Departments. The plans shall be costed and include clear monitoring frameworks.
- Observe/facilitate validation workshops for finalization on GAPACCs
- Develop a monitoring framework for Gender Action Plan for Adaption to Climate Change (GAPACCs).
- Develop final GAPACC in consultation with each ministry with cost and monitoring framework for 8 ministries/ departments
- Follow-up of getting approval of the GAPACC with 8 ministries/departments
- Education: A master’s degree in economics, Ph.D. holders will get preference.
- At least 10 years of experience in economic research and analysis preferably Feminist Economist with a focus in costing, and budgeting for large-scale action planning.
- Proven experience in costing long-term action plans, particularly in climate change, gender, or development sectors.
- Familiarity with gender-responsive budgeting and monitoring frameworks.
- Experience working with international development organizations, particularly UN agencies, is an asset.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze the benefits of an action plan against the expenditure cost.
- Prediction capacity of economic outcomes and present trends like inflation, growth rate and policy decisions.
- Expertise in using cost management software and tools.
- Knowledge of global climate change frameworks (e.g., Paris Agreement, Sendai Framework) and gender-sensitive policies.
- Strong report writing skills and ability to present findings effectively.
- Salary negotiable
- Part time Consultant for one (1) year
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV to bbarua@bangladesh-ccp.org, mentioning the name of the position in the subject line.