Communication Officer (Only for Female)

Job Description

Title: Communication Officer (Only for Female)

Company Name: Centre for Disability in Development

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Maximum Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 4 years

Published: 8 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Master’s degree in media and communication / journalism / English language or literature / social science / development studies or any other relevant subject.
∎ Master’s degree in media and communication / journalism / English language or literature / social science / development studies or any other relevant subject.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ A minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience in development communications, experience of working in an NGO on communications, and working with children and youths with disabilities an added advantage.
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Proficient in written and spoken English and Bangla.
∎ Excellent cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively in diverse environment with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
∎ Proficiency in writing, photography, videography and editing skills.
∎ The position requires strong technical expertise in documentation and development of communication materials such as case studies, multi-media products, communication packs, key messages, situation update/reports, digital and social media content, fact sheets and other offline and online communications products for internal and external stakeholders.
∎ A minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience in development communications, experience of working in an NGO on communications, and working with children and youths with disabilities an added advantage.
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Proficient in written and spoken English and Bangla.
∎ Excellent cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively in diverse environment with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
∎ Proficiency in writing, photography, videography and editing skills.
∎ The position requires strong technical expertise in documentation and development of communication materials such as case studies, multi-media products, communication packs, key messages, situation update/reports, digital and social media content, fact sheets and other offline and online communications products for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Take the lead in content gathering to enhance visibility and support campaigns
∎ Collect case stories per month during the project period to showcase the good practices, impact and success of the MAP Program and other LF supported projects. This includes interviewing beneficiaries and writing compelling impact stories
∎ Publish materials such as booklets, newsletters, and magazines for the MAP Program, and prepare social media posts to highlight project activities.
∎ Produce high-quality photo and video documentation and tailor these materials for various audiences.
∎ Regularly update and upload child case stories, good practices, and learning from the MAP Program to the CDD and implementing partners' websites.
∎ Support media engagement by writing press releases, pitching stories to the media, facilitating media visits, and monitoring media coverage.
∎ Assist with event management and provide logistical support for key project events, ensuring a high level of organization and visibility for activities and campaigns.
∎ Ensure all learning materials, case studies, and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) materials are developed in an accessible format.
∎ Identify and update databases and media lists to enhance project visibility.
∎ Track media exposure and provide monthly reports on social media engagement metrics.
∎ Facilitate effective internal communications to support the MAP Program.
∎ Prepare presentations and reports to enhance the visibility of the MAP Program.
∎ Adhere to the Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) policies, practices and other relevant procedures.
∎ Document and produce both printed and online materials for the project.
∎ Design and implement a training program on documentation and communication for partner organizations (POs), while providing support to improve documentation and reporting processes.
∎ Contribute in updating contents of the organizational website, maintain social media pages, and in the development and improvement of organizational publications.Safeguarding Responsibilities:
∎ Adhere to CDD's Children and Adults at Risk Safeguarding policy, ensuring the safety and well-being of all project participants.
∎ Promote a safe and secure environment for all participants and stakeholders of the project.
∎ Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and follow the designated reporting procedures.Additional Responsibilities:
∎ Perform any other responsibility/ special duty delegated by project and CDD management.*** 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’ under a project named ‘The Meaningful Participation and Inclusion of Children and Youths with Disabilities in All Domains of CBR (MaPInCBR)’ to be implemented with the support of Liliane Foundation (LF). The duration of the project is till 31st December 2029. The selected candidate will initially be hired for a three-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of this period, his/her employment contract will be renewed on an annual basis.
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∎ Project-specific Responsibilities:
∎ Take the lead in content gathering to enhance visibility and support campaigns
∎ Collect case stories per month during the project period to showcase the good practices, impact and success of the MAP Program and other LF supported projects. This includes interviewing beneficiaries and writing compelling impact stories
∎ Publish materials such as booklets, newsletters, and magazines for the MAP Program, and prepare social media posts to highlight project activities.
∎ Produce high-quality photo and video documentation and tailor these materials for various audiences.
∎ Regularly update and upload child case stories, good practices, and learning from the MAP Program to the CDD and implementing partners' websites.
∎ Support media engagement by writing press releases, pitching stories to the media, facilitating media visits, and monitoring media coverage.
∎ Assist with event management and provide logistical support for key project events, ensuring a high level of organization and visibility for activities and campaigns.
∎ Ensure all learning materials, case studies, and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) materials are developed in an accessible format.
∎ Identify and update databases and media lists to enhance project visibility.
∎ Track media exposure and provide monthly reports on social media engagement metrics.
∎ Facilitate effective internal communications to support the MAP Program.
∎ Prepare presentations and reports to enhance the visibility of the MAP Program.
∎ Adhere to the Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) policies, practices and other relevant procedures.
∎ Document and produce both printed and online materials for the project.
∎ Design and implement a training program on documentation and communication for partner organizations (POs), while providing support to improve documentation and reporting processes.
∎ Contribute in updating contents of the organizational website, maintain social media pages, and in the development and improvement of organizational publications.
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∎ Safeguarding Responsibilities:
∎ Adhere to CDD's Children and Adults at Risk Safeguarding policy, ensuring the safety and well-being of all project participants.
∎ Promote a safe and secure environment for all participants and stakeholders of the project.
∎ Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and follow the designated reporting procedures.
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∎ Additional Responsibilities:
∎ Perform any other responsibility/ special duty delegated by project and CDD management.
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∎ *** 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’ under a project named ‘The Meaningful Participation and Inclusion of Children and Youths with Disabilities in All Domains of CBR (MaPInCBR)’ to be implemented with the support of Liliane Foundation (LF). The duration of the project is till 31st December 2029. The selected candidate will initially be hired for a three-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of this period, his/her employment contract will be renewed on an annual basis.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Prorata basis Festival Bonus
∎ Limited Life and Health Insurance
∎ Prorata basis Festival Bonus
∎ Limited Life and Health Insurance

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Gender:
∎ Only Female

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Read Before Apply:

• CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women, older persons, all sex, indigenous community and persons with disabilities. CDD complies with its child and vulnerable adult safeguarding policy and code of conduct. All staff of CDD must sign and adhere to this code of conduct. 

• Persons with Disabilities, Women, Third Gender and candidates from indigenous communities meeting the requirements are especially encouraged to apply. 

• CDD reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality. 

• You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement does not match your expectation. 

• CDD is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of personal persuasion, e-mail or phone call will result in disqualification of candidature. 

• Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process.

Company Information:
∎ Centre for Disability in Development
∎ A-18/6, Genda, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ www.cdd.org.bd
∎ 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 a disability. CDD`s mission is to address this by simultaneously educating the community in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by providing them with essential supports. In this way persons with disabilities can be given the same rights, freedoms, dignity and quality of life as everyone else. CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women and persons with disabilities . All staff members of CDD must sign a Child safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Address::
∎ A-18/6, Genda, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ www.cdd.org.bd
∎ 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 a disability. CDD`s mission is to address this by simultaneously educating the community in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by providing them with essential supports. In this way persons with disabilities can be given the same rights, freedoms, dignity and quality of life as everyone else. CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women and persons with disabilities . All staff members of CDD must sign a Child safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Application Deadline: 17 Feb 2025

Category: NGO/Development