Advocacy and Communication Specialist
Job Description
Title: Advocacy and Communication Specialist
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Specific Educational Qualification: Master's in communications/Journalism / English / or any relevant field.
∎ Certification: Post Graduate Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism will be given preference.
Job Context:
∎ Reporting to : Head of Advocacy and Communication
∎ Department : Advocacy and Communications
∎ Expected Start Date : At Earliest
∎ Contract length : 1 Year (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
∎ Purpose: IRC Bangladesh seeks an experienced, dynamic individual for the role of communication Specialist responsible for managing the communication needs for IRC Bangladesh program. This will be through working closely with program and MEAL team to gathering facts on the ground, success stories, and photographs, and assisting with the production of press releases, supporting media coverage and liaising with partners to identify beneficiary impact stories. The Advocacy and Communication Specialist will also gather and channel information about the IRCs response activities at the field-level in the form of SITREPs, factsheets, infographics case studies and other regular reports for dissemination to staff, partners and donors.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Communication strategy and annual plan of action are in place (25%):
∎ Develop a communication strategy following IRC's vision, mission, SAP country strategy, global communication strategy and advocacy strategy.
∎ Develop annual action plan for communication in consultation with sector leads and key partner like communication sub sector and like-minded organizations.
∎ Technical Coordinators and budget holders can integrate communication strategy into activities in their budget line, donor's proposal, and work plan.
∎ Managing the communication budget
∎ Proactively come up with innovative communication ideas which can add value in all donors proposals
∎ Built collaborative relationship with divers' stakeholder form local to national level ( 25%):
∎ Strong collaboration with different department & head quarter colleuges -Communication and communication related sector/network/forums
∎ IRC Bangladesh recognized as a lead INGO among communication community in creating innovative communication campaign and materials
∎ Take joint initiative which can demonstrate IRC's position and positive branding at different level.
∎ Maintain professional relationship with mainstreaming media (Newspaper, TV, Radio) to promote IRC's programs and mitigate all potential risk form local to national level
∎ In consultation with Head of Advocacy and Communication, Senior Management team organize periodically media visit to promote IRC's response, advocacy priorities and partnerships, resulting in high-quality, premier coverage.
∎ Provide daily updates on the emergency response to ensure we have up to date information to pitch to journalists and updated talking points for interviews.
∎ In support of the IRC Bangladesh and Country Director, Deputy Director Program (DDP) and working closely with the Head of Advocacy and Communication, draft press releases, background information and Q&As about IRC programs and issues of concern.
∎ Capacity of staff on collecting & writing stories, taking good photo and video footage (10%):
∎ Number of workshops/orientations/training conducted on story writing/telling, photography, branding, media risk mitigation, spokesperson.
∎ Providing capacity building to the staff and following up on work plans and quality of advocacy and communication products.
∎ Ensure the team can develop high quality Advocacy and Communication products, including the drafting, editing and production of visuals.
∎ Help to develop a program-oriented communication plan during donor proposal writing
∎ With the help of grants team ensure all the donor visibility compliance are maintained as par guidelines and agreement
∎ Providing quality and on time support to all sectors by producing high quality communication materials including BCC and IEC (30%):
∎ Work closely with the program and MEAL teams to collect, capture and document project activities and the needs of Rohingya refugees and host communities in the form of case studies and other content. Represent the information in an attractive and engaging format that can be shared with the public, media, project stakeholders, partners, and donors.
∎ Liaise closely with the grants team to support meeting HQ information requests and donor visibility requirements.
∎ Through regular coordination with Program and MEAL teams, as well as collecting the latest available information from UN and other sources, produce SITREPs (dynamic frequency) and daily updates during the height of any emergency.
∎ Visit field sites regularly to document beneficiary needs and success stories.
∎ Ensure that all materials adhere to the branding and marking requirements
∎ Professional & Personal Development (10%):
∎ Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to IRC's Core Values, vision, mission in the approach to work and relationships.
∎ Work and Life balance
∎ Current career plan that is consistent with IRC's strategic goal
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 6 years' experience in communication, graphics design, advocacy
∎ At least 3 years' experience in managerial position
∎ Cross cultural experience
∎ Understand Humanitarian crisis, holistic and transformational development-Essential.
∎ Government policies related to key advocacy issues- Preferred
∎ Proven management and leadership ability- Preferred
∎ Effective Communication skills(verbal, written and listening) -Essential.
∎ Strong analytical and writing skills both in English and Bengali-Essential.
∎ Proven experience on digital communication-Essential.
∎ Demonstrated collaboration & team building skills-Essential.
∎ Understand advocacy theory, process, and practice -Essential.
∎ Proven experience to work on graphics design, photography, videography, PowerPoint, Microsoft word and excel-Essential.
∎ Proven ability to write and produce publications like annual report, story books-Essential.
∎ Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint- Preferred.
∎ 50% travel is expected
Salary:
∎ Gross Salary: BDT 148,500 (Per Month), Housing Subsidization: BDT 7,500 (Per Month), Retention Benefits: 2 (Two) Basic salaries in a year, eligible after 6 months of service, Gratuity: As per Policy, Health and Life Insurance. Mobile Allowance.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 4 Dec 2021
Company Information:
∎ 24 Nov 2021
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 4th Dec 2021
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