Communication Assistant - Humanitarian & Resilience Programme

Job Description

Title: Communication Assistant - Humanitarian & Resilience Programme

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 55 years

Job Location: Kurigram (Rajibpur)

Salary: Tk. 27381 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Development Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication & Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English

• Bachelors in Mass Communication and Journalism, International Relations, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Geography & Environment, English, Peace & Conflict Studies, Women & Gender Studies, Sociology or any other relevant discipline.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At most 55 years

Essential Competencies:

• Experience in working with Communication, Publication, Media Relation & External Relations and Advocacy.
• Practical knowledge in Facilitation, Reporting & Documentation, Monitoring & Evaluation. Basic Photographic
• Excellent Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skills.
• Excellent in, Decision making, Conflict resolution, Leadership, Self-development.
• Problem-solving & Planning, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand Strategic Management & Staff Management.
• Proven expertise and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Adobe Illustrator etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.
• Content management systems and social media platforms.
• Excellent speaking, listening, reading and writing skills both in English and Bengali
• Ability to work under pressure & managed workload effectively.
• Supportive, effective & good team player.

Produce quality photographs and videography for Islamic Relief Bangladesh - 65%

• Capture high-quality photos and videos of assigned projects, documenting various phases and activities in the designated field locations.

• Ability to frame shots and compose photos/videos that are visually engaging and align with the organization`s message and branding.

• Capable of adding video subtitles into a Word document, including timestamps.

• Expertise in using professional cameras, video equipment, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop).

• Proficiency in editing photos and videos to enhance quality, add branding elements, and ensure professional output.

• Ability to convey compelling stories through visuals, ensuring that photos and videos clearly represent the project`s impact and purpose

• Understanding of copyright laws, privacy issues, and ethical considerations when capturing and sharing media.

• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos.

Develop media and communication materials for Islamic Relief Bangladesh - 20%

• Create innovative, high-quality designs and produce a variety of publication materials, including newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, stories, information packs, banners, billboards, posters, leaflets, signboards based on EEGP projects ensuring timely distribution to all stakeholders.

• Develop and disseminate content for social media kits.

• Write new web content for the Islamic Relief Bangladesh website.

• Maintain an active and engaging presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, while generating creative ideas to expand reach and engage a broader audience through effective use of social media.

• Ensure brand visibility of Islamic Relief Bangladesh by incorporating organizational logo into all publication and visibility materials.

• Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information campaigns

• Build a strong rapport with media to showcase IR activities and maintain an updated media database.

• Showcase the ability to use photos, videos, and text to inform and engage both local and international audiences.

Play a key role in raising awareness and securing support for Islamic Relief Bangladesh - 10%

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with relevant journalists and broadcasters in country.

• Support advocacy work and the campaigns of Islamic Relief.

• Effectively liaise/network with a group of core media personnel and journalists with the objective of developing and encouraging partnerships between the country office and media houses for media and advocacy support.

• Support Islamic Relief to establish purposeful relationships and liaison with government institutions, research organizations, academicians, like-minded organizations and other NGOs, to develop potential advocacy coalitions and represent Islamic Relief Bangladesh in different campaigns and forums as and when required.

• Identify advocacy and communications focal persons within the organization and PNGOs and regularly share all communications and advocacy related interventions with them.

Others - 5%

• Participate & involve with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization, etc.) activities.

• Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering to achieve the program`s goals of safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on the safeguarding of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering for establishing a safe working environment

• Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.

• Responsible for performing additional tasks and visit to projects as per duties assigned by Supervisor/management.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Mobile bill, Tour allowance/Per-diem, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB), Festival Bonus, Long Service Awards, Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity) and Gratuity, etc.