GAIN is seeking a Policy and Advocacy Associate to support GAIN Bangladesh's policy and advocacy activities to advance healthier diets and sustainable, equitable and resilient food systems. Reporting to the Head of Policy, Bangladesh, the postholder will undertake research and data analysis, prepare draft policy and advocacy materials, support stakeholder engagement, and coordinate assigned project activities and reporting. The role is a 24-month fixed-term contract, subject to availability of funding, based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct desk research, literature reviews, landscape and mapping analysis to support agreed policy and advocacy priorities.
- Compile and analyse data, synthesise findings for reports and briefs, and support follow-up with government and other stakeholders.
- Respond to urgent data requests by searching relevant databases, reports and other sources.
- Support the Head of Policy and Project Managers with stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including government programme engagement.
- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders through networking, liaison and follow-up on agreed actions.
- Support planning and preparation for high-level meetings, policy events, capacity-building activities and visits.
- Support project budget preparation, financial updates and reporting.
- Support maintenance of project logframes, PRISM, VENA, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Support application of GAIN's Project Management Guidelines and regular team coordination meetings.
- Coordinate assigned activities arising from agreed policy decisions, track progress and follow up on deadlines.
Requirements: Strong analytical and research skills; sound understanding of food systems, nutrition, health, environmental issues, social protection and financing mechanisms, as well as governance, political economy and policy formulation and implementation in Bangladesh. Experience preparing policy briefs, factsheets, reports and presentations, and coordinating multi-stakeholder events and partner engagement. Ability to build constructive relationships with government agencies, development partners, international organisations, private sector, civil society and academia. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in PowerPoint and other digital tools, including responsible use of AI. A university degree in a relevant field such as economics, agriculture, development or business management; a master's degree in a related discipline is an advantage.
Salary: BDT 1,207,404 - 1,381,380 gross per annum, depending on experience.
closes on 31st October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at https://gainhealth.occupop-careers.com/jobs/09678753-e9bf-433c-a9d9-218c042fd98f/apply. GAIN encourages early applications and reserves the right to close the advert ahead of the deadline if it receives a high volume of interest. Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in Bangladesh; GAIN does not sponsor working visas or relocation.