Consultant – Bandhu Social Welfare Society

Job Description / Responsibility
We are looking for Consultant [To support and carried out all activities of the Ain- Alap (Legal Talk) unit.]
Bandhu Social Welfare Society (BSWS) started its journey in 1996 with a core objective to work for the wellbeing of sexual minority populations particularly MSM, TG and their partners. BSWS ensures that the rights-based approach is inclusive in all its service deliveries and advocacy initiatives and in line with the international treaties and policies including UDHR and Yogyakarta Principles, a legal instrument on the application of International Human Rights Law in relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI).
BSWS through its substantive works in the area of sexual health and rights of sexual minority population has witnessed numerous cases of persistent violence, harassment and human rights violations against the communities and the number has been increasing alarmingly in the recent time.
Therefore, as a part of its commitment to address the human rights and rights to justice of this sexual minority groups, BSWS initiated a legal help unit titled as “Ain-Alap (Legal Talk) with an objective to provide the community members with an easy access to information and assistance on legal issues through Legal Helpline services. This is the first ever initiative for sexual minority population in Bangladesh in terms of providing legal help and counseling. The contractual work will be for a maximum period of 7 months covering the period of June 2015 to December 2015.
Organize and conduct training session with community members on Yogyakarta Principles, UPR & Case Documentation process
Organize training with the District Level Lawyers Group (DLLG) on Human Rights and Laws
Documentation of Human rights violation cases
Provide legal information, counseling and support as per the nature of incident with immediate response
Include the member of District Level Lawyers Group (DLLG) into the District legal Aid panel through lobbying and meeting with lawyers and judges in the respective judge court
Reorganization of WATCHDOG committee members involving the local community member at the divisional level to address the rights violation situation of sexual minority-
Networking with legal aid provider and human rights based organization such as BLAST, BRAC, AIN O SHALISH KENDRA etc to ensure better services to the community through consultation meeting
Refer cases to the respective legal aid provider and human rights organizations if necessary and follow up the referral
Produce Spot Light on highlighted cases
Regular Collaboration with National Human Rights Commission (case hearing, rapport building, formal & semi-formal meeting etc.)
Periodic field visit by the focal person to investigate cases and also extend support to the local level
Disseminate and promote legal help line number through BSWS website and field outreach activities
Monthly, Quarterly and a Final project completion report is required to be developed by the consultant.
Weekly 35 hours presence are required during the office time as the nature of the work is like daily phone call receiving, counseling the client in person, entry the cases and desk work needs the availability of consultant at the office premises.

Job Nature
Full-time

Educational Requirements
University graduate or post-graduate degree in LAW from any recognized university

Experience Requirements
At least 3 year(s)

Additional Job Requirements
Age At most 50 year(s)
At least Three years (03) working experience in legal field.
Good analytical skills and ability to analyze/synthesize data.
Good facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills
Interest to work with Community People (both MSM & TG)
Excellent professional English (speaking and writing)
Prior experience in working with the sexual minorities will be highly preferred

BSWS invites applications from qualified individuals for the contractual work (7 months.) Application format can be found on the website at: www.bandhu-bd.org. Please note that only applications filled in as per BSWS format will be considered. Please email the application to hr@bandhu-bd.org on or before 13 June 2015. Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process. Individuals from minority groups (MSM/Third Gender), indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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