Communication Officer
Job Description
Title: Communication Officer
Company Name: DanChurch Aid, Bangladesh office
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ University Bachelor's Degree minimum, preferably in a relevant discipline.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Contract period: Up to 31 December 2021 (with possibility of extension)
∎ Line Manager: Head of Programmes
∎ Staff Manages: N/A
∎ Location: Rohingya Refugee Program, Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Overall purposes of the role:
∎ Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Communications Officer will be responsible to design, implement, and lead on English and Bengali communication plans and strategies serving a variety of donor relationships as well as independently projecting DCA Bangladesh work and identity. He/She will work with the DCA HQ communication team and DCA Bangladesh team to foster different levels of engagement with a broad spectrum of partners and stakeholders from the grassroots community level, governmental, inter-governmental institutions, and private sector entities such as corporates and media. This role will lead on writing highest quality English and Bengali communications materials to enhance communications and to support the objectives of the DCA Bangladesh office. The Communications Officer will engage with traditional and social media and other digital channels by leading on drafting the content in English and Bengali; all to support the overall effectiveness and impact of DCA Bangladesh programmes.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The communication officer will be responsible to:
∎ To ensure the design and implementation of DCA communication strategy, plans and activities.
∎ To provide strategic guidance in communication across the organization in accordance with policies and procedures by using timely and relevant methods to promote activities and results.
∎ To assist and draft human elements stories, press releases, press advisory messages in English and Bengali.
∎ To develop content and audiovisual material for DCA social media platforms as relevant, to ensure regular influencing messages and work of DCA are being uploaded keeping audience constantly engaged and serving fundraising priorities.
∎ To attend field visits and events to interview participants and volunteers to build compelling stories
∎ To respond on timely basis to online queries.
∎ To ensure the correct use of all branding elements in all external communications materials and public events including logos and layouts.
∎ To assist and produce targeted and quality communications and visibility materials such as best practices, human element stories, case studies, brochures, posters, infographic, videos, and photos etc.
∎ To assist in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with media and public relations partners to boost DCA's image, profile, and visibility.
∎ To identify appropriate ways to publicize and disseminate project related information and materials: develop project materials and publications amplifying the impact
∎ To assist in and write content for DCA website hence ensuring online presence is accurate and well-reflective of the work and identity of DCA
∎ To coordinate closely with Programmes team to develop a better understanding of ongoing project and grasp information deemed relevant for communication purposes.
∎ Additional Tasks:
∎ On request perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisor(s) to allow the organization to function optimally.
∎ This job description is not a definitive task list but has been done to clarify the responsibilities of the employee.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least three years' professional NGO experience in communications, must include international experience.
∎ Experience drafting top quality communications in English, in a variety of formats (brochures, bulletins, speeches, presentations, reports, proposals, website, blog and social media posts) for different audiences.
∎ Hands on experience on digital communication, graphic design, and computer skills (documents/ spreadsheets/ presentations/multi-media /email).
∎ Excellent oral and written English and Bengali
∎ Sound knowledge of public relations and communications, principles, and methods.
∎ Cultural and gender sensitivity and understanding of different interpretations of communications approaches in different national and local contexts.
∎ Experience drafting and posting communications on website, extranet, and social media channels.
∎ Ability to produce quality photos, videos, and material with limited resources
∎ Key competencies:
∎ Pro-active with an ability to think analytically
∎ Self-starter and take initiative
∎ Results oriented
∎ Excellent planning and organizational skills
∎ Ability to solve problems
∎ Strong team player
∎ Ability to maintain strong integrity on behalf of the organization
∎ Work within the framework of DCA's core values.
∎ Able to cope with stress and work under difficult circumstances
∎ Willing to make frequent field trip to the camps
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 8 Jul 2021
Company Information:
∎ 28 Jun 2021
∎ DanChurch Aid, Bangladesh office
∎ Business : DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based, non-missionary organization. We work for the poor, vulnerable and socially excluded communities and believe in life before death. Our everyday work with development and relief aid strives to help the oppressed, neglected and marginalized groups in our focus countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa to strengthen their possibilities of a life in dignity. In Bangladesh, we are involved in several thematic areas with our work focusing on resilient livelihoods/economic empowerment and humanitarian relief and DRR.
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 8th Jul 2021
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