The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is seeking a Program Associate to support its election-related initiatives in Bangladesh. The selected candidate will contribute to the implementation of activities related to election stakeholder mapping, and capacity building, with responsibilities including stakeholder coordination, logistical support, data collection, and reporting.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: 3 months (April – June 2025), with the possibility of a 6-month extension

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Coordination & Facilitation

• Serve as a liaison between ANFREL and key Bangladeshi stakeholders, including civil society organizations (CSOs), election monitoring groups, and relevant institutions.  
• Assist in coordinating stakeholder mapping, needs assessments, and consultation processes.  
• Facilitate meetings and discussions between ANFREL and local partners, ensuring smooth communication and engagement.  
• Attend meetings on behalf of ANFREL when required and provide meeting summaries and key insights.  

2. Logistical & Administrative Support

• Support logistical arrangements for consultations, training sessions, and visits of ANFREL staff to Bangladesh.  
• Assist in organizing events, workshops, and meetings by securing venues, coordinating participant invitations, and managing on-the-ground logistics.  
• Ensure smooth execution of training and stakeholder engagements by providing necessary administrative support.  

3. Data Collection & Reporting

1. Support the collection of data for ANFREL’s analytical reports on Bangladesh’s election landscape.  
2. Assist in compiling and organizing relevant election-related data, reports, and stakeholder inputs for internal analysis.  
3. Contribute to periodic updates and reports on program activities and findings.  

4. Other Responsibilities

• Provide additional support as assigned by ANFREL program staff for the Bangladesh program.  
• Adapt to evolving program needs and contribute to emerging tasks as necessary.  

Qualifications & Experience

• Background in law, political science, international relations, development studies, or a related field.  
• Experience in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, or election-related initiatives is an advantage.  
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.  
• Fluency in English and Bengali is required.  

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to anfrel@anfrel.org by 31st of March 2025.