Senior Programme Officer

The main purpose of this position is focused on providing strategic input, coordination, and technical support to the LAWC programmes initiatives to advance gender mainstreaming, capacity building, and dialogue among tripartite constituents (workers, employers, and government).  Through effective gender mainstreaming strategies, the incumbent contributes to enhancing collaboration, accountability and guidance while supporting the country’s journey toward achieving decent work in Bangladesh.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

The incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the LAWC gender strategy, ensure gender mainstreaming throughout activities and areas of work, and liaise with relevant stakeholders to foster collaboration and synergies. The position will also involve research, analysis, reporting, and participation in meetings and events related to gender equality. . The incumbent will play a vital role in advancing the LAWC Programme’s objectives and ensuring the integration of gender perspectives and international labour standards.

Reporting lines:

Under the guidance of the Programme Manager of the Labour Administration and Working Condition Cluster (LAWC), the managerial supervision by the Chief of Party and the technical supervision of the Operations Manager, the incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the project in the areas of his/her competence. The PO will also work closely with the Gender Specialist, ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia in New Delhi. 

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