Advocacy & Communication Officer

Job Description

Title: Advocacy & Communication Officer

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 40 years

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Tk. 100000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 4 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Master’s in Governance & Development / Public  Administration / Mass Communication & Journalism / Laws / International Relations / Development studies, or related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ At least five (5) years work experience in policy engagement, communication, writing and content creation, public relations and media relations.
∎ Experience in legal and policy analysis of development initiatives.
∎ Experience in producing high-quality written work to influence policy outcomes.
∎ Experience in working with diverse stakeholders, including communities, national and international NGOs, UN/Donor Agencies, Government ministries, and government bodies.
∎ Good organization skills to track priorities, work to deadlines and manage projects.
∎ Flexible and adaptable approach in order to respond to shifting priorities and a rapidly evolving external environment.
∎ The ability and desire to acquire and maintain knowledge of policy areas with a specific focus on relevant issues.
∎ Good interpersonal skills, to work and build relationships with a wide range of people holding different views.
∎ Good time management and organizational skills.
∎ Experience and evidence of fundraising work is an added advantage.
∎ Excellent communication (written and spoken) skills to absorb complex information and present it to different audiences in a clear and accessible way.
∎ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and implement policy, engagement and knowledge transmission strategies for different projects of the organization.
∎ Support and implement capacity-strengthening activities for the organization.
∎ Develop knowledge translation products such as evidence briefs, fact sheets, and project profiles, among other publications.
∎ Support and conduct policy analysis on relevant issues related to thematic areas of different projects under the organization.
∎ Lead the dissemination of research findings from the projects with creative and innovative products to harness the public interest.
∎ Support the production of relevant documentation for use in advocacy and policy initiatives.
∎ Support compliance with donor requirements such as writing of annual progress reports and updates to the project funder.
∎ Provide support to the wider Policy Engagement and Communications Program as requested including writing program’s reports and fundraising efforts.
∎ Coordinate and collect information for the monthly and quarterly updates and ensure timely dissemination of the same.
∎ In collaboration with Project Focal, facilitate engagement with media for profiling of the projects through media pitches.
∎ Review organizational policies and plan for the best suitable policies and SOP for the best interest of the organization while maintaining local and international authority standards.
∎ Prepare and proceed the SOP & Policies to the management for the necessary approval.
∎ Communicate new and updated policies to staff through various channels like emails, intranet updates, meetings, and training session.
∎ Providing clarification on policy details when needed and addressing employee questions about policy implementation.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

Job Highlights:
∎ The duration of the contract will be until December 31, 2025.

Read Before Apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS• Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile / telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. NGO Forum is an equal opportunity employer and also encourages applications from qualified female candidates.• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.• Application must be submitted through online by clicking on Apply Online Button.

Note: Application sent by email will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with NGO Forum's Safeguarding policy of Children and Adults and Anti-Money Laundering Policy & Prevention of Terrorist Financing

ATTENTION:• NGO Forum aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.• NGO Forum is committed to ensuring that wherever we work there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust.• NGO Forum reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind.• All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of NGO Forum.• The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities seriously.