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Job Vacancy: Energy Expert (Research Coordinator)


Work Station: Khulna, Bangladesh

Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is looking for a suitable Bangladeshi candidate for the position of Energy Expert (Renewables) who will conduct research and build narratives on Just Transition (focusing on Solar and Wind) in Bangladesh. Interested candidates are requested to submit their Curriculum Vitae to dishakln@gmail.com with a cover letter and three references no later than 30 June 2023, Friday, 11:59 PM.

About the Organization

Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is a flexible civil society forum of progressive activists and organizations from all over Bangladesh. BWGED started its activities as the ‘Working Group on IFIs’. But later, BWGED was expanded to the broader community by changing the phrase to ‘External Debt’ in 2016. The Working Group is currently working to shift from ‘External Debt’ to ‘Ecology and Development’ to include even 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 Bangladesh's green and equitable energy transition since 2015.

Working Environment

  • Job Station: Khulna city (70% of the active time), but frequent visits are required (30% of the active time)
  • Report to: Programme Coordinator
  • Coordinate with: Campaign Team, Comms Team, Finance & Admin Officer
  • Supervise: Research Officer, Research Associates
  • Work Days: Saturday - Thursday, except 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. Carrying out surveys, feasibility studies, and policy analyses related to the energy sector of Bangladesh.
  2. Analyzing technical data and estimating the potential of generating final energy from Renewable sources.
  3. Reviewing the renewable energy projects' Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA).
  4. Writing and presenting research, study, and program reports
  5. Supporting colleagues for capacity building on just and equitable transition in Bangladesh

Eligibility

  1. Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  2. At least five (5) years of experience in the field of research or operation of the energy, power, or industrial sector;
  3. Published at least 2 (two) research papers for any reputed organizations, institutions, or international journals;
  4. A clear understanding of data management, analysis, synthesizing, and narrative building;
  5. Basic knowledge of Bangladesh's energy system, particularly the power sector and primary energy supply, including renewable sources.

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 Bangladesh's socio-economic position and conditions, female candidates and candidates from cultural diversity are encouraged.

Application

If you are confident enough to take the challenge, please send a Curriculum Vitae with three references to dishakln@gmail.com by 30 June 2023, Friday, 11:59 PM. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed in the second week of July 2023.

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.

Job Opportunity: Campaign Coordinator



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

Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Campaign Coordinator who will run 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 February 2023, Saturday 11:59 PM.

About BWGED

Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is a flexible civil society forum of progressive activists and organizations from all over Bangladesh. BWGED started its activities as the ‘Working Group on IFIs’. But later BWGED was expanded to the broader community by changing the phrase to ‘External Debt’ in 2016. The Working Group is currently working to shift from ‘External Debt’ to ‘Ecology and Development’ to include even 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 project sites (around 30% of the time) 
  • Report to: Programme Coordinator 
  • Coordinate with: Research Coordinator, Energy Expert (Renewables), Finance & Admin Officer 
  • Supervise: Campaign Officers, Campaigners, Volunteers 
  • 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. Preparing the Annual Campaign Plans as per the Projects, Programmes, and momentums;
  2. Coordinating the activities, resources, equipment, and information;
  3. Designing and Organizing innovative campaigns and advocacy with the policymakers, developers, financiers, and decision-makers;
  4. Communicating with and supervising the staff members and campaign partners to ensure proper implementation of the result-based campaigns;
  5. Supervising the staff and partners for ensuring standards and requirements are met with quality;
  6. Ensuring proper documentation of the campaigns and progress reports; and
  7. Work with other colleagues to eliminate barriers. 

Qualification 

  1. Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Social Science, or relevant field; 
  2. At least 3 years of work experience in campaign and advocacy; 
  3. Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time management; 
  4. Familiarity with partnership management and quality control 
  5. 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 two references to dishakln@gmail.com by 25 February 2023, Saturday 11:59 PM. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed in the last week of February 2023.

Job Opportunity: Digital Analyst


The Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is a flexible forum of civil society organizations and individuals from different areas of Bangladesh. We work to monitor bilateral and multilateral institutions who finance in the sectors of Climate, Energy, Large Infrastructure and Water Resources. 

We focus on the fossil fuel investments in the energy sector of Bangladesh and work for shifting the finance flow not only towards 100% renewables but also respecting human and environmental rights for just and equitable energy access through our Campaign for Sustainable Energy. 

We are looking for 3 (three) Part-time Digital Analyst with experience and ability to analyze, write contents and upload in digital media, e.g. websites, social media sites. This is a six-months position but there is a possibility of extension. 

MAJOR ROLES 
  1. Development and upgradation of the Energy Sector Database of the Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED).
  2. Value Chain Analysis of the Energy Sector of Bangladesh focusing on the social, environmental and economic aspects.
  3. Identify the major national and international investors, developers and consultants for the energy sector of Bangladesh.
  4. Writing introductory paragraphs on the energy related institutions and upload those on respective websites and social media.
  5. Formulating key findings, summary presentations and other materials under cooperation with the communication department.

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS 
The Digital Analysts will receive an annual package of negotiable remuneration with other organizational benefits. 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 
Bachelor Degree (Computer Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science, ICT, Statistics or any relevant Subjects) from any reputed University. 

EXPERIENCE 
One year of experience in related fields is preferred but Freshers are also encouraged to apply 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 
  1. Age: 25 - 40 Years 
  2. Strong proficiency in understanding, speaking and writing in Bengali and English 
  3. Strong competencies on Office management software (Word Processing, Excel and PowerPoint) 
  4. Experience of data entry, compilation and analysis related works, 
  5. Specialization in online communication and social media 
  6. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure 
  7. Self motivated, target oriented, enthusiastic and proactive 

JOB STATION 
Khulna City 

WORKING TIME 
Part-time | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Saturday - Thursday 

EQUALITY 
BWGED is committed to ensure equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work at every level within the organization. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Considering the socio-economic position and condition in Bangladesh, female candidates and candidates with cultural diversity are encouraged. 

LAST DATE TO APPLY 
15 June 2022, Wednesday 5:00 PM (Bangladesh Time) 

If you are confident enough to take the challenge, please send a Resume with a cover letter and three references to bwged.bd@gmail.com by 15 June 2022 5:00 PM (Bangladesh Time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to appear for the physical interview.

Join Our Team: Energy Campaigners

The Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) is a flexible forum of civil society organizations and individuals from different areas of Bangladesh. BWGED works to monitor bilateral and multilateral institutions who finance in the sectors of Climate, Energy, Large Infrastructure and Water Resources. It focuses on the fossil fuel investments in the energy sector of Bangladesh. BWGED works for shifting the finance flow not only towards 100% renewables but also respecting human and environmental rights for just and equitable energy access through its Campaign for Sustainable Energy.

BWGED is seeking two personable Energy Campaigners with the experience and ability to organize campaigns environmental and human rights in Bangladesh. It is a part-time 6-month position but there is a possibility of extension.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Communicating state and non-state stakeholders including respective authorities, civil society representatives, private sector, academia, media, service providers related other persons/institutions;
  2. Generating the ideas and preparing the circulars, creative contents for website and social media and campaign materials like banners, festoons, placards and streamers.
  3. Preparing the reports of coordination meetings, roundtables, dialogues and seminars;
  4. Contributing to the innovative research, research findings and compiling the results;
  5. Working closely with the Research and Campaign Team. 

JOB STATION

Khulna City

WORKING TIME

Part-time | 2:00 - 6:00 PM | Saturday - Thursday

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Bachelor Degree (Development Studies, Literature, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Sociology or any relevant Subjects) from any reputed University

EXPERIENCE

One year of experience in related fields preferred but Freshers are also encouraged to apply

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Age: 23 - 30 Years
  2. Strong proficiency in understanding, speaking and writing in Bengali and English
  3. Strong competencies on Office management software (Word Processing, Excel and PowerPoint)
  4. Experience of organizing seminars, gathering and conferences
  5. Specialization in online communication and social media
  6. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  7. Self motivated, target oriented, enthusiastic and proactive

If you think you are fit for the position, please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a Cover Letter to bwged.bd@gmail.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to appear for the physical interview.

LAST DATE TO APPLY

15 March 2022, Tuesday 5:00 PM (Bangladesh Time)


BWGED is an equal opportunity employer but gives priority to gender and ethnic diversity
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