Canada Embassy Recruitment 2025 | Political and Public Affairs Officer |

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Selection Process Nº: 203465-6

Salary: 2,073,121 BDT

Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)

Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Bangladesh.

Job Function: Officer

Classification: LE - O1

Location: the High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh

Number of Vacancies: 1

Closing date for application: 11 March, 2025 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +6:00

High Commission of Canada in Dhaka Job

This position is open to candidates who have the right to reside and work in Bangladesh, who meet the essential qualifications, the conditions of employment and whose applications are received before the closing date. 

Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies

Job opportunities: Global Affairs Canada

Reporting to the Manager of the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Program (FPDS), the Political and Public Affairs Officer will provide political and economic advice and analysis, organize advocacy activities, including cultural events, facilitate access to key interlocutors and decision makers, and support official visits, often in partnership with other High Commission programmes. 

Political and Public Affairs Officer Duties:

1. Undertakes advocacy and plans events: Design, planning and implementation of initiatives to advance/promote Canadian priorities, including in the areas of human rights, democracy, the rule of law, good governance, peace and security and gender equality.   
2. Provides advice and analysis: Gather information in order to prepare high-quality analytical advice and reporting on emerging domestic and regional socio-economic, political, foreign policy and regional dynamics in accordance with Canadian interests and priorities. 
3. Facilitates access to decision makers and build and maintain networks: Liaise with partners and stakeholders to increase and maintain the High Commission’s network to coordinate engagement, outreach and collaboration with political, cultural, academic, media, and civil society organizations and stakeholders to advance priorities for the Canadian High Commission. Help establish and maintain relevant networks to effectively propose, organize, and report on activities and events that further Canadian priorities.
4. Manages traditional and social media engagement: Support High-Commission-wide efforts to gain publicity about events, advocacy campaigns and messaging through strategic communication in traditional and social media. 
5. Supports official visits: Plan, coordinate and manage official visits and events to advance program objectives for the High Commission.
6. Performs other duties as required.

Political and Public Affairs Officer Qualifications

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

 

Political and Public Affairs Officer Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline such as Political Science, Law, Journalism/ Communications, International Relations, Economics, Public Administration  OR an acceptable combination* of education, training and work experience in the field relevant to the position. 
*a total of 4 years or more is considered an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience. 

 

Political and Public Affairs Officer Language:

• Advanced fluency in English (oral and written)
• Advanced fluency in Bangla (oral and written)

 

Political and Public Affairs Officer Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of recent work experience with an internationally focused organization, including government, private sector or multilateral organization. 
• Experience providing strategic advice, briefings, and written reports to management and/or clients on issues of concern to their organization. 
• Experience using social media tools for the promotion of events, for branding and for advocacy initiatives to advance organizational goals. 
• Experience planning events or in project management, including working with partners and/or media.  
• Experience building strategic alliances and cultivating and leveraging a diverse network of contacts.

** Recent refers to experience acquired in the past 7 years. 

 

Political and Public Affairs Officer RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Political and Public Affairs Officer Skills:

• Knowledge of current political, socio-economic and security dynamics in Bangladesh and the region. 
• Knowledge of key actors in Bangladesh in the political sphere (including grassroots and non-governmental organizations, government institutions, international organizations, the media, academic and cultural institutions). 
• Knowledge of Canadian foreign policy priorities and engagement in Bangladesh and the region. 
• Knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel or Outlook) 
• Knowledge and use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). 
• Basic knowledge of managing the financial aspects of programming (e.g. working with budgets, tracking expenditures, and/or analysing financial reports and budgets)

Competencies:

• Focus on quality and details 
• Initiative and action oriented 
• Resilience and adaptability
• Strategic thinking 
• Judgement and discretion
• Working with others and horizontal leadership

Political and Public Affairs Officer Abilities: 

• Ability to set priorities, plan and organize work under pressure with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to conduct research and analysis
• Effective interactive communication in oral and written English and Bangla.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
•  Ability to organize public affairs events.

 

Political and Public Affairs Officer Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Master’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline such as Political Science, Law, Journalism/ Communications, International Relations, Economics, or Public Administration. 
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of one or more of the following programs in the High Commission: Consular, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, Development, Trade, and/or Common Services.
• Work or study experience in Canada or another international setting.
• Experience working in a diplomatic mission, international organization, international non-governmental organization, or local non-governmental organization. 
• Experience using graphic design and/or video editing software.
• Experience using video recording and photography equipment. 
• Ability to communicate in French
• Ability to communicate in Chittagonian
• Ability to communicate in Rohingya

 

Political and Public Affairs Officer Operational Requirements:

• Willing to work in a high-pressure environment. 
• Respect set work hours and show flexibility with assigned duties. 
• Willingness to work irregular hours and overtime, on-call availability outside normal business hours. 
• Availability and ability to travel if required.

Canada Embassy Recruitment 2025 Application Process 

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
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