Parliament Young Fellow

চাকরির বিবরণ

UN Volunteers assignment hosted by UNDP Bangladesh: Parliament Young Fellow (Research and Knowledge Management). National, full-time, on UN premises in Dhaka; 6 assignments; expected start 15 November 2026; duration 6 months with possibility of extension. The Fellows work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager/Project Analyst (Parliament), UNDP Bangladesh, and under the close guidance of designated officials within the Research and Library Management Branch of the Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat. Core areas of engagement: parliamentary research and knowledge management; parliamentary standing committee support; and research and briefing note support to parliamentary leadership, with emphasis on demand-driven, accurate, objective, evidence-based and accessible research products. Languages: fluent English and Bengali required.

দায়িত্ব

• Support the preparation of research briefs, legislative background notes, comparative studies and other research products on issues identified by the Secretariat
• Review, analyse and synthesize information from credible sources into concise and accessible research outputs
• Support the organization, documentation and indexing of library and knowledge resources and contribute to the parliamentary knowledge repository
• Support the preparation of parliamentary bulletins, newsletters and other knowledge products
• Support parliamentary Standing Committees with background papers, research briefs, issue summaries, meeting materials, and tracking of committee recommendations and follow-up actions
• Prepare concise briefing notes and background papers for parliamentary leadership, and research for speeches and statements, coordinated through the Research and Library Management Branch

যোগ্যতা

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Parliament Studies, Economics, Development Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, or a related field
• 6 months of relevant experience
• Fluent English and Bengali (both required), with good written communication in both languages
• Good research, analytical and information synthesis skills, able to prepare concise research notes and briefing papers
• Demonstrated interest in parliamentary affairs, governance, public policy, law or institutional development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and online research tools
• Ability to use digital tools, including AI-based tools, responsibly and ethically with appropriate verification of information
• Asset: relevant academic, internship, volunteer or research experience in parliamentary affairs or public policy; involvement with youth-led organizations or think tanks; participation in related conferences or policy dialogues

দক্ষতা

• Briefing Notes
• Knowledge Management
• Microsoft Office
• Policy Analysis
• Research