Title: Advocacy and Communication Officer
Company Name: Christian Aid
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ University graduate or equivalent qualification in similar field.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 6 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Contract Status: 31st July 2024
∎ Closing date: 16 December 2023
∎ About us: Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Christian Aid is a UK based organization partnering with others to end poverty in Bangladesh. At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. With a diversity of contexts, cultures and practices, combined with a highly varied portfolio of programmes offers an enriching opportunity for a mid-level humanitarian professional to contribute their expertise to eradicating poverty and fighting social injustice.
∎ The Advocacy and Communication Officer will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the visibility of the project and its issues of minority rights. S/he will be responsible for planning and communication related support in the efficient and effective execution of project activities. In carrying out her/his responsibilities, S/he will develop communication materials and tools and provide necessary information among all the stakeholders. S/he will support the partner to design the advocacy issues to promote minority rights and will also work closely with project team in documenting and dissemination of the project learning and best practices in professional manner.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Further information:
∎ This role is a national position and requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
∎ We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
∎ Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.
∎ You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance. Terms and conditions will vary depending on the location.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 6 years of experience in development sector with at least 3 years of experience in a technical position and demonstrated capacity to advocacy and communication support in large critical project.
∎ Commitment to the organizational values, working with marginalized groups, and inclusive development.
∎ Experience and skill in guiding, advising and training diverse groups on the design and use of communication and advocacy tools and processes.
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and networking skills with the ability to collaborate and build alliances internally and externally.
∎ Strong influencing skills and experience of challenging effectively.
∎ Experience in handling of project communication and advocacy when multiple stakeholders are involved.
∎ Highly organized with the ability to manage large, complex pieces of work with multiple partners and stakeholders and to produce key deliverables on time.
∎ Experience and skill in stakeholder management and consortia working and beneficiaries feedback mechanism.
∎ Familiarity with European Union's branding and visibility guidelines strongly preferred.
∎ Commitment to safeguarding policies of Christian Aid
Salary:
∎ Annual Salary: BDT. 1,639,428.00 gross per annum + medical reimbursement, provident fund, gratuity, life and medical insurance
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 16 Dec 2023
Company Information:
∎ 30 Nov 2023
∎ Christian Aid
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com