IndustriALL Global Union is looking for a national consultant in Bangladesh

Responsibilities

• Create and uphold unity amongst the IndustriALL affiliates in Bangladesh
• Maintain regular communication with affiliates in Bangladesh on sectoral and cross-
sectoral issues, and ensure consistent coordination with the IndustriALL South Asia Office
• Coordinate responses to urgent affiliate needs, such as disputes, violations of workers’
rights, and organising drives
• Organise and coordinate the IndustriALL’s sectoral as well as cross-sectoral work in
Bangladesh,
• Support on developing strategies and actions in line with IndustriALL’s Global Action Plan, regional as well as national priorities and strategic planning and sectoral as well as cross-sectoral matters
• Monitor national labour policies, laws, and developments relevant to workers and unions;
• Development, conceptualization, coordination and effective implementation of organizing, campaign strategies and plans
• Participate in, as well as organising and preparing national / regional trade union activities, as required
• Produce background documents, reports and news articles in cooperation with the
regional office team
• Document union actions, case studies, and legal developments relevant to IndustriALL’s
priorities
• Maintain records of meetings, workshops, and consultations, and provide necessary
follow-up support
• Assist in the development, coordination, and management of both internally and
externally funded projects, in collaboration with project teams, as required

Other tasks:

• Ensure practical organisation of meetings, developing agendas, and communicating with
affiliates
• Assist in conducting workshops and seminars, as required

• Assist with financial documentation related to project and regional office activities, in
compliance with IndustriALL’s reporting and financial guidelines
• Any other work as assigned by the regional secretary

Requirements:

Professional experience
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in labour rights, trade unions,
development organisations, or related fields
• Proven experience working with trade unions, workers’ organizations, or grassroots
movements
• Prior experience in project coordination, training facilitation, campaigning, or advocacy is
an advantage

Knowledge & subject-matter expertise
• Strong understanding of labour rights, trade union structures, and industrial relations,
particularly in Bangladesh and also in South Asia
• Knowledge of political and socio-economic contexts affecting workers and unions; regional or international exposure is an asset
• Familiarity with organizing, campaigning, and trade union strategies.

Technical skills
• Strong research skills, including field and desk research, data collection, and analysis
• Ability to produce clear, well-structured reports, background papers, and advocacy
materials
• IT proficiency, including the use of standard office software and digital communication
tools
• Ability to support project coordination, monitoring, documentation, and reporting

Interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with
diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively with union leaders, workers and civil society actors
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple
priorities
• Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to respond effectively to fast-changing
situations and campaign needs

Values
• High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability
• Strong commitment to social justice, workers’ rights, and gender equality

Language requirements
• Fluency in Bangla (spoken and written) – mandatory
• Good working knowledge of English – mandatory
• Knowledge of additional South Asian languages is an advantage

Remuneration

A competitive monthly remuneration will be offered to the successful candidate.

IndustriALL promotes gender equality and encourages equal opportunities for men and women to apply.

Applicants who fulfil the above requirements can send their application to regional secretary Ashutosh Bhattacharya. Applications must include a CV and a letter of motivation.

The closing date for applications is 15 February 2026.

IndustriALL will interview the shortlisted candidates and finalize the application process swiftly, so that the new consultant can start work by March 2026.