Communications and Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Communications and Project Officer

Company Name: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master’s degree in a relevant field;

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 25 years

• Strong presentation and communication (oral and written) skills in English and Bangla

• Good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent creative and critical thinking skills

• Experience in creating targeted communication content

• Experience in web design and content production

• Demonstrated ability to use social media channels effectively

• An enthusiastic team spirit and positive attitude that will help you gain the trust of colleagues and external parties alike.

• Interest in and experience with topics of economic development, climate change, labour, and international relations is a plus

• Experience in copywriting and editing is a plus

• Skills in working with Adobe Photoshop, CS4, Canva etc. is a plus

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a non-profit German Foundation funded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is committed to the advancement of socio-political and economic development in the spirit of the basic values of social democracy through civic education, research and international cooperation. The foundation, headquartered in Bonn and Berlin, was founded in 1925 and is named after Friedrich Ebert, Germany’s first democratically elected president. FES Bangladesh is registered with NGO Affairs Bureau (Reg. no.2773, dated on 18 March 2013).
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Bangladesh is recruiting a Communications and Project Officer for its Bangladesh office. FES is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated communication expert to foster a steady flow of communication and to support the Programme Advisor and the team of FES Bangladesh office.
The selected applicant will manage both our internal and external communication and will support FES Bangladesh with her/his expertise of strategic communication for development agencies and INGOs/ NGOs. He/she should be excited about developing and implementing plans to engage target audiences and spread the message about the work of FES in Bangladesh. The applicant will also support the Resident Representative in his/her communications and works. The ability to communicate effectively in English and Bangla (orally and written) is a must.
Responsibilities:

• Develop, support and promote communication goals with the FES Bangladesh team;

• Take care of day-to-day event communication and our social media presence

• Maintain and update the website (another service provider takes care of the web site infrastructure)

• Assist to draft and create content of the FES’ website

• Assure that FES Bangladesh communication conforms to the corporate design

• Maintain liaison with the FES regional communication officer, act on updates, and execute regional and international level communication works

• Identify target audiences and create strategies to effectively reach and engage them

• Manage and edit social media in close cooperation with the team and under the supervision of the Resident Representative

• Develop and disseminate public relations materials that increase FES’s visibility;

• Prepare and organize events from a communication perspective together with Programme Advisors and FES team members

• Maintain and build media relations

• Support the Programme Team in project related activities and Finance & Admin Team from a communication perspective when needed;

• Handle design, layout and printing services and contracts, in line with FES financial guidelines

• Organize, document and arrange books and other materials in the FES Library

• Work closely with the FES Resident Representative and team to develop and strengthen internal communication tools;

• Support the FES Resident Representative in reviewing texts and creating content related material.

• As per organizational policy, a competitive compensation package will be offered.