Job Vacancy: Energy Researcher


  • Work Station: Khulna, Bangladesh
  • Job Grade: Third-tier Researcher
  • Closing Date: 25 March 2023 | 11:59 PM

Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is looking for suitable candidates for the position of two Energy Researchers who will conduct research on the Environmental, Social, Economic, and Climatic impacts of Energy Transition in Bangladesh. Interested candidates are requested to submit their Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter and two references to dishakln@gmail.com no later than 25 March 2023, Saturday 11:59 PM.


About BWGED
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Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is a flexible civil society forum of progressive activists and organizations from all over Bangladesh. The Working Group is currently working to shift from ‘External Debt’ to ‘Ecology and Development’ to include broader communities in the movement. BWGED works on four thematic areas such as (i) Environment & Climate, (ii) Energy & Power, (iii) Large Infrastructure, and (iv) Water & Agriculture. BWGED has been working for the green and equitable energy transition in Bangladesh since 2015. Learn more: https://bwged.org.


Working Environment 
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  • Job Station: Khulna city (70% of the active time) but frequent visits are required to the project sites (30% of the active time) 
  • Report to: Research Officer 
  • Coordinate with: Research Fellows, Information Officer 
  • Supervise: Research Interns 
  • Work Days: Saturday - Thursday except for the public holidays 
  • Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break 
  • Duration: Two years initially with an option of extension.

Remuneration & Benefits
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An annual package of negotiable payment with other organizational benefits.


Responsibilities 
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  1. Collecting and analyzing primary and secondary data on the energy infrastructures;
  2. Writing articles, and essays on the environmental, social, financial, and economic aspects of energy infrastructures; 
  3. Writing opinion pieces on different technical aspects of terminologies, fuels, and technologies of the energy sector;
  4. Writing and presenting research, and study reports; and 
  5. Supporting colleagues for capacity building in the energy sector in Bangladesh.

Eligibility 
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  1. Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronic, Environment, Forestry, or relevant subjects;
  2. At least one year of experience in the field of research;
  3. Solid skill in writing articles and essays in English and Bengali;
  4. Published at least 1 (one) paper for any reputed institutions, or journals; and
  5. A clear understanding of data management, analysis, synthesizing, and narrative building.

Equality
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BWGED is committed to ensuring equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work. Considering the socio-economic position and conditions in Bangladesh, female candidates and candidates from cultural diversity are encouraged.


Application
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If you are confident enough to take the challenge, please send a Curriculum Vitae with three references to disakln@gmail.com by 25 March 2023, Thursday 11:59 PM. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed in the last week of March 2023.

Job Opportunity: Energy Campaigner


Work Station: Khulna, Bangladesh
Job Grade: Third-tier leadership
Closing Date: 25 March 2023 | 11:59 PM

Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Energy Campaigner who will organize the campaign and ‍advocacy-related actions on the just and equitable energy transition in Bangladesh. Interested candidates are requested to submit their Curriculum Vitae to dishakln@gmail.com with a cover letter and two references no later than 25 March 2023, Saturday 11:59 PM Bangladesh Standard time.

BWGED

The Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is a flexible civil society forum of progressive activists and organizations from all over Bangladesh. The Working Group is currently working to shift from ‘External Debt’ to ‘Ecology and Development’ to include broader communities in the movement. BWGED works on four thematic areas such as (i) Environment & Climate, (ii) Energy & Power, (iii) Large Infrastructure, and (iv) Water & Agriculture. BWGED has been working for the green and equitable energy transition in Bangladesh since 2015. Learn more: https://bwged.org.

Working Environment

  • Job Station: Khulna city (around 70% of the time) but frequent visits are required to the communities (around 30% of the time)
  • Report to: Campaign Coordinator
  • Coordinate with: Energy Researchers, Finance & Admin Officer
  • Supervise: Volunteers and Campaign Partners
  • Work Days: Saturday - Thursday except for the public holidays
  • Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break
  • Duration: Two years initially with an option of extension

Remuneration & Benefits

An annual package of negotiable payment with other organizational benefits.

Responsibilities

  1. Contribute to preparing the Campaign Plans as per the Annual Action Plan;
  2. Developing visual materials and narratives for the campaign programs;
  3. Organizing campaign programs targeting the policymakers, developers, financiers, and decision-makers;
  4. Effective communication with campaign partners to ensure result-based campaigns;
  5. Ensuring proper documentation of the campaigns and progress reports; and
  6. Work with other colleagues for progress and prosperity.

Qualification

  1. Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Social Science, or relevant field;
  2. Basic knowledge of designing software such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
  3. At least 1 year of work experience in campaign and advocacy;
  4. Program organizing skills, including multitasking and time management;
  5. Familiarity with partnership management and quality control; and
  6. Strong teamwork skills.

Equality

BWGED is committed to ensuring equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work. Considering the socio-economic position and conditions in Bangladesh, female candidates and candidates from cultural diversity are encouraged.


Application Process

If you are confident enough to take the challenge, please send a Curriculum Vitae with three references to dishakln@gmail.com by 25 March 2023, Saturday 11:59 PM. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed in the last week of March 2023.
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