Communication Specialist, Communications Department
Job Description
Title: Communication Specialist, Communications Department
Company Name: BRAC
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor degree from any government recognised university/ Institute in business administration, journalism, communications, economics or development studies.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme`s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Can you bring the world's attention to Bangladesh and BRAC's development successes?
∎ BRAC is turning 50 this year, and we are looking for a person to strategically support communications for our programmes and enterprises.
∎ This is a role for a resilient and efficient multi-tasker who can think strategically, deliver on deadlines and approach projects with flexibility, creativity and a can-do-spirit.
∎ You will be a part of the programme and enterprise communications team, which could mean anything from building the brand of a new social enterprise to figuring out how to change behaviour to mitigate climate risks.
∎ You will work with a team of dedicated communications staff across BRAC's social programmes, social enterprises, social investments and BRAC University. You will ensure that our entities are taking a strategic approach to communications, ensure global visibility, support high-profile events, manage major communications initiatives and events and lead field visits.
∎ This role will offer you on-the-job training and the opportunity to stretch past limits, acquire new skills and broaden your depth of knowledge in the development sector. You will have the opportunity to work with globally renowned humanitarian and development experts.
∎ Ultimately, your contributions will strengthen BRAC's reputation among external stakeholders and enhance the sense of pride among our staff. Your work will increase visibility of our programmes and positively influence mindsets to create change.
Additional Requirements:
∎ It is a plus if you have worked in the development sector. Applicants with previous experience in financial inclusion or the financial sector will be preferred. It is essential that you are fluent in spoken and written English
Salary: Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and Life Insurance and others
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 27 Jan 2022
Company Information:
∎ 18 Jan 2022
∎ BRAC
∎ Business : BRAC’s vision is a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. The organisation was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and acts as a catalyst, creating opportunities for people to transform their lives. BRAC believes in integrity, inclusiveness, effectiveness, and innovation in all areas of work. BRAC uses an integrated model to change systems of inequity, through social development programmes, humanitarian response, social enterprises, socially responsible investments and a university. It operates in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings in 11 countries across Asia and Africa.
BRAC is a global leader in developing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes, and has been ranked the #1 NGO in the world for the last five years consecutively by NGO Advisor.
Category: NGO/Development
