Communication Officer (Managing Global Resource Hub on Deafblindness, Bangladesh Part)

Job Description

Title: Communication Officer (Managing Global Resource Hub on Deafblindness, Bangladesh Part)

Company Name: Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2024-05-19

Application Deadline: 2024-05-30

Education:

• Master’s degree in any discipline preferably in Social Sciences, Communication, Information Science, or a related field from any reputed public/private university.

• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.

• Experience with content creation and management for various platforms (online and offline).

• Experience working on projects related to social inclusion or disability.

• Understanding of accessibility principles and best practices.

• Experience using Content Management Systems (CMS).

• Experience with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

• Working knowledge of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

• Basic knowledge of deafblindness and disability issues (desirable).

• Passion for accessibility and inclusion.Strong work ethic and commitment to deadlines.

• Ability to learn new things quickly and adapt to changing priorities.

• Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.

• Team player with a positive and collaborative attitude.

*** Job Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the global resource hub team at Sense International for seamless upload and publication of accessible documents that have been identified by a consultant through a scoping exercise

• Research and gather information, resources, and materials on deafblindness from various sources.

• Convert documents, reports, and other materials into accessible digital formats as well as other accessible formats (Braille, large print, audio) for the deafblind community.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and relevance of content.

• Review, edit, and proofread documents to meet clarity, consistency, and accessibility standards (WCAG international standard).

• Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date database of accessible documents and resources.

• Provide technical support and training to staff and partners on creating accessible materials and using assistive technologies.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of accessible documents on the target audience.

• Stay updated on advancements in accessibility technologies, standards, and best practices.

• Support with logistics of local level user testing and feedback on Global Resource Hub. 

• Communication and Outreach: Develop and implement a communication strategy to promote the CDD website and resource hub across various platforms (social media, press releases, etc.).

• Manage and maintain social media channels (Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, LinkedIn) to engage with stakeholders and the deafblind community.

• Document and share lessons learned, best practices, and project outcomes through online and offline channels.

• Design promotional materials (e-newsletters, reports, banners, leaflets, and posters) to raise awareness about deafblindness resources.

• Generate reports and press releases for training sessions, workshops, and events related to deafblindness.

• Coordinate with the IT and Communication Department for seamless communication activities.

• Assist in drafting opinion pieces for newspapers and policy briefs related to deafblindness.

• Support the project team in developing reports and stories highlighting project activities.

• Ensure compliance with branding guidelines for all communication materials.

• Fulfill any additional communication duties assigned by the project management team.

• Any other task assign by supervisor/CDD authority.

*** Job Context:

• The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD simultaneously builds technical capacities of the development stakeholders and the communities in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by strengthening their leadership and providing them with essential rehabilitation and other supports. 

• CDD is one of the most renowned organizations in the field of disability-inclusive development. CDD’s work in Bangladesh is supported by international and national donor agencies/development partners. CDD offers an inclusive, amicable, and respectable work environment. The Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asian version of the Noble prize) has been awarded to its Executive Director in 2010. In 2018, CDD was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as one of the best organizations working on disability and development issues.

• CDD is accepting application for the position of ‘Communication Officer (Managing Global Resource Hub on Deafblindness, Bangladesh Part)’ under the project named ‘All Together in Education: Breaking Barriers for Children with Deafblindness (Phase II)’. The duration of the project is till July-2026. 

• Communications Officer (Managing Global Resource Hub, Bangladesh part) will work as a staff of Deafblind project to promote and transfer knowledge through approachable interpersonal skills with effective organizational competency. He/ She will be looking to use information gathered by a consultant who has conducted a scoping/research and  document/ research any additional resources at the national level in Bangladesh in English/Bangla to understand what is available using information gathered and how the organization can put/ published/ signpost to this information on the Global Resource Hub.  The aim is that the Global Resource Hub will be the go-to place for people with deafblindness/ MSI to access news, stories, information etc and for those that support them to do the same accessing information in English and Bangla.

• We have a vision of people with deafblindness being able to access information (whether books, news etc) the same way as people without disabilities and for the hub to be a trusted source of collated information easily available to them in different languages (English and Bangla).