Position Summary

The Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ) at BRAC University, in collaboration with ActionAid Bangladesh and with support from the European Union, is implementing the project “SUSHIL: Supporting the Unity and Sustainability of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to uphold Human Rights, National Integrity and Rule of Law in Bangladesh.” Under this initiative, CPJ will conduct a series of capacity-building trainings for government officials and law enforcement personnel across nine districts of Bangladesh. The Consultant will be responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive, context-sensitive training program aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of civic space, citizen rights, data protection, and digital security. The role will focus on strengthening the capacity of 180 officials to effectively apply legal frameworks, uphold human rights standards, ensure responsible information management, and promote safe and inclusive digital practices. Through this engagement, the Consultant will contribute to fostering improved collaboration between government institutions and CSOs, enhancing transparency and accountability, and supporting an enabling environment for civic participation and rights-based governance.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Develop a comprehensive bilingual (Bangla and English) training module on civic space, data protection, citizen rights, digital security, and digital media literacy
• Design training materials, tools, and facilitation guides using adult learning and participatory methodologies
• Prepare a detailed one-day training agenda including session plans, objectives, and methodologies
• Integrate national laws, policies, international human rights standards, and practical case studies into the training content
• Conduct training sessions in 9 project districts with 20–25 participants in each session
• Facilitate interactive sessions including group discussions, case analysis, and problem-solving exercises
• Provide district-wise training reports following each session
• Prepare and submit a final completion report with key findings and recommendations

DELIVERABLS 

• Detailed work plan.
• One-day bilingual training module on civic space, rights, data protection, and digital security.
• Training agenda with objectives, materials, and facilitation tools (Bangla and English).
• Training materials package including slides, handouts, and case studies.
• District-wise training reports based on sessions conducted and participant feedback.
• Pre- and post-training assessment tools and summary analysis.
• Final completion report with key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.