Senior Fellow at Just Energy Transition Project
Position: Senior Fellow
Background
The Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry is a key driver of economic growth, employment, and export earnings. However, with increasing global emphasis on sustainability, climate action, and clean energy, the sector must transition towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient model. A Just Energy Transition (JET) ensures that workers, women’s rights organizations (WROs), and trade unions (TUs) are not left behind in this shift.
To support this transition, a Senior Fellow will be engaged to conduct a comprehensive review of literature on energy transition, analyze the energy landscape of the RMG industry, and develop a Just Energy Transition Handbook compliant with the information on policies and regulations available in Bangladesh tailored for RMG workers, WROs, Tus, the Government institutions and private sector.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the assignment are:
- To conduct an extensive literature review on energy transition with a focus on just transition principles.
- To analyze the current energy landscape in the RMG industry, identifying challenges, opportunities, and key stakeholders.
- To develop a practical and accessible handbook on Just Energy Transition for RMG workers, WROs, Tus, the Government institutions and private sector.
- To develop a messaging tool/ key messages for IEC materials.
Scope of Work
The Senior Fellow will undertake the following tasks:
- Literature Review
- Review global and regional literature on just energy transition.
- Identify best practices and policies for energy transition relevant to the RMG sector.
- Analyze the socio-economic implications of energy transition for workers, especially marginalized groups.
- Energy Landscape Analysis
- Map out the current energy sources used in the RMG industry.
- Assess the role of renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Identify market barriers, policy gaps, and key stakeholders influencing the energy transition process.
- Development of Just Energy Transition Handbook
- Draft a handbook that provides clear guidance on just transition for RMG workers, WROs, and TUs.
- Ensure the handbook is practical, worker-friendly, and accessible in multiple formats.
- Integrate case studies, recommendations, and strategies for advocacy and engagement in energy transition policies.
- IEC material messaging
- Analyse the audience
- Develop key messages for just energy transition
Deliverables
The Senior Fellow is expected to produce the following:
- Draft Handbook on Just Energy Transition – A structured and accessible handbook.
- Final Handbook – Revised version incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
- A set of key messages for IEC materials.
Duration
The assignment will be conducted over a period of two weeks.
Remuneration/benefits
BDT 37,500/ day and no other benefits/allowances for 8 working days.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced degree in Energy Policy, Environmental Studies, Economics, or related fields or significant work experience in the relevant field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in just transition, or sustainability policy.
- Strong understanding of the RMG sector, labor rights, and energy efficiency policies.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting literature reviews, policy analysis, and handbook development.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with trade unions, WROs, and worker advocacy groups.
Reporting & Management
The Senior Fellow will report to Sekender Ali Mina, ED, Safety and Rights Society and work closely with S M Mahmudul Hasan, Project Manager. Regular progress updates and consultations will be required to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Application Process
Interested candidates are requested to submit:
- A cover letter outlining relevant experience.
- A detailed CV.
Contact/send a CV to:
Executive Director, Safety and Rights Society, 6/5A Sir Syed Road (1st floor), Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207. E-mail: info@safetyandrights.org
Last date of application: 10 March 2025