Advocacy and Communications Officer

Job Description

Title: Advocacy and Communications Officer

Company Name: Sightsavers Bangladesh

Vacancy: Undefined

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ A Master's degree in any discipline of social science, preferably connected with public policy/analysis.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Under the guidance of the Programme Manager, the Advocacy and Communication Officer will work with the Bangladesh Country Office team, partner NGOs, DPOs, Consultants and the Government agencies at local/ district and national levels. The Advocacy and Communication Officer is responsible for advocacy and communication function which will require them to:
∎ Work closely with the partner organisations, building and managing sustainable strategic relationships with the policy makers, NGOs, private sector employers and media to create employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
∎ Initiate and participate in developing advocacy briefs, IEC materials. Ensure their appropriate use and dissemination to promote engagement for social inclusion.
∎ Ensure the quality of documentation and communication of advocacy work. Acting as a key resource for information and learning around advocacy for inclusion works of people with disabilities.
∎ Coordinate the work of researchers and evaluators
∎ Organise and facilitate workshop, seminar and national level dissemination events.

Additional Requirements:
∎ A track record of developing IEC materials and strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
∎ Knowledge of key stakeholder including government policies and procedures related to disability, employment of persons with disabilities, access to health and education.
∎ Experience in Project Cycle Management.
∎ Experience in facilitating research work and documentation.
∎ Excellent speaking and writing capacity in English.

Salary:
∎ Salary: Local terms and conditions apply. A competitive salary package will be offered to the successful candidate.Attractive salary will be offered to the candidate with right qualification and capacity.

Application Deadline: May 12, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Sightsavers Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development