Advocacy Policy & Communication Officer

Job Description

Title: Advocacy Policy & Communication Officer

Company Name: CARE Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's in media, communications, advocacy, sociology, politics or other relevant field.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 5 to 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Project Name: Scaling-Up Forecast-based Action and Learning in Bangladesh (SUFAL-II)
∎ Location: Based at CARE Bangladesh Dhaka Office
∎ Duration: Duration of the contract will be up to December 31, 2023

Additional Requirements:
∎ 5 to 7 years' experience in relevant field of work, e.g. communication, journalism, information management, public relations, media, advocacy.
∎ Knowledge and understanding of DRR issues and DRM framework in Bangladesh. Incumbent must be familiar with agenda on Forecast-based Financing / Action (FbF/FbA) or Anticipatory Action will be given priority.
∎ Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills
∎ Strong coordination, networking and advocacy skills
∎ Excellent verbal and written language skills in both English and Bengali Good editing skills
∎ Computer skills, including knowledge of relevant software e.g. Microsoft office, photo editing software.
∎ Communicating and sharing ideas and information - Able to present information and express opinions confidently to internal and external audiences
∎ Interpersonal sensitivity - Able to communicate with sensitivity and foster communication, actively listening to others
∎ Influencing - Able to generate commitment and build consensus among others and gain their support
∎ Developing others - Able to foster the development of others by providing a supportive learning environment
∎ Customer Focus - Able to provide service excellence to internal and external customers, stakeholders and partners
∎ Initiative - Deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently
∎ Innovation - Demonstrates openness to new ideas, seeks out new opportunities
∎ Creativity - Able to think creatively and to translate creative thinking into tangible outputs
∎ Writing - Able to communicate ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact
∎ Leadership - Able to assume a leadership role in helping others to achieve excellent results
∎ Team work - Able to work effectively with other people within a work group
∎ Planning and organizing - Able to define work goals and objectives; develop and execute work plans; and contribute to the achievement of work group objectives.
∎ Ensure and Promote GEDI and be GEDI sensitive, creating an enabling environment where diversity can flourish and all staff and stakeholders experience inclusion and appreciation.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the really deserving candidate. In addition, CARE offers Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Leave Encashment, Life and Health Insurance, Working Mother Benefits, Day care facilities etc.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 9 Jul 2022

Company Information:
∎ 28 Jun 2022
∎ CARE Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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