Communication and Knowledge Management Manager

Job Description

Title: Communication and Knowledge Management Manager

Company Name: Terre des hommes Foundation

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Qualification from an accredited educational institution in Journalism, Information Science, Communication, Marketing or related development discipline; A successful track record of having achievement in the roll for other Organisations will also be considered.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Position based in : Dhaka with the occasional travel to Cox`s Bazaar, Teknaf, Ukhiya, Kurigram and in time other project locations
∎ Desired date for taking-up duty : 01 July 2021
∎ Post Type : Full Time
∎ Contract Type : 6 (six) months (Renewable)
∎ Reports to: Country Representative
∎ Coordinates with: Senior Management Team
∎ Direct line supervises: None
∎ Technical referent: Regional Communications Advisor
∎ General Responsibilities (Overall purpose):
∎ The Communication and Knowledge Management Manager plays an important role in developing Terre des hommes` reputation in the country and supports in managing the overall communication activities on all the levels, ensuring consistency of communication across the projects and alignment with Tdh`s regional and global communication strategy.
∎ The Communication and Knowledge Management Manager develops and publishes materials in support of Tdh`s local and global objectives. This position also supports with the coordination of funding application written by project managers with guidance from national and regional technical focal points.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Coordinates and monitors general communication activities:
∎ Contributes to the development and implements the communication strategies and policies ensuring the coordination and harmonization of communication policies between the delegation, the Asia Region and HQ
∎ Manages the compilation of funding applications based on the country strategy and the Bangladesh Development Goals with Project Managers and the Head of Programme.
∎ Coordinates and oversees the development and production of publications, newsletters etc.;
∎ Manages and regularly updates the websites and social media accounts;
∎ Develops, proofreads, edits communication materials - flyers, leaflets etc.;
∎ Targets local audiences by, for example, re/posting social media content / sharing press releases and web content as appropriate;
∎ Coordinates communication activities and events around the projects;
∎ Documents and maintains the communication materials on server;
∎ Undertakes field visits (upon need) to liaise with target groups and to produce case studies, press releases, etc,
∎ Writes and publishes press releases locally to highlight impact of programmes;
∎ Coordinates production of visual resources (photos, videos, etc.);
∎ Leads the dissemination of communication materials to relevant stakeholders (internally and externally);
∎ Assists the Country Representative with the fostering of positive relations with (potential) donors; participates in donors' visits to showcase project results once requested;
∎ Contributes to the presentation of best practices and lessons learned; (Links to MEAL)
∎ Provides rapid alerts in case of media opportunities and reputational risk;
∎ Monitors Bangladesh media for local and national information on events in the country of interest TdH
∎ Coaches and empowers project teams and partner organisations regarding editorial and visual guidelines;
∎ Develops relationships with key local media in order to position Tdh as the go-to child relief agency in the country;
∎ Ensures compliance with the regulations, administrative and logistics procedures at the delegation, donors and governmental requirements.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a similar role;
∎ Proven experience managing content production;
∎ Proven track record of achievement in project development and writing funding applications
∎ Demonstrated experience of managing social media channels;
∎ Good technical affinity for media contexts including knowledge of a wide range of social media, multimedia, web & digital tools;
∎ Outstanding news writing, editing & event planning skills;
∎ Good understanding of the country media & communications environment;
∎ Highly organised, with scrupulous attention to detail;
∎ Hands-on, proactive attitude;
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of integrity and professionalism;
∎ Collaborative working style: good team player but with demonstrated ability to work independently.
∎ Very good oral and written skills in English and local language
∎ Fully conversant with usual IT tools.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 10 Jul 2021

Company Information:
∎ 27 Jun 2021
∎ Terre des hommes Foundation

Category: NGO/Development