Communications Associate

Job Description

Title: Communications Associate

Company Name: Environment and Social Development Organization-ESDO

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Information & Communication Technology (MICT), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A)
∎ GIS mapping, graphic design, photo and video edition, Social media communication
∎ Desirable qualifications:
∎ • Has a strong work ethics, a team player, and is eager to learn.
∎ • Solutions-oriented and focused.
∎ • Has a positive attitude, is resilient, and committed to equity and equality, inclusivity and diversity.
∎ • Flexible with working hours including outside regular work hours calls with the regional and global team.
∎ • Willing to travel, as required, allowed, and needed for the job. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, work-related travel is limited.
∎ University of Dhaka,University of Information Technology & Science,Shahjalal University of Science & Technology,Khulna University,Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology students will get preference
∎ Training/Trade Course: Design,english writing,Photography
∎ Skills Required: Advanced IT skills

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): 2 years experience in relevant area, Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, communication and interpersonal skill.
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ Location, Compensation, and Work Environment
∎ • This is a full-time position, equivalent to 5 days a week, for a six-month probation and initial commitment of 1 year. This position is open to individuals based in the Dhaka, Bangladesh.
∎ • We offer a modest salary plus benefits, including health care package, paid vacation and sick leaves, and other similar employment protections.
∎ • We take pride in our ability to support one another’s work in an atmosphere of mutual trust, transparency, and respect, and look forward to introducing the successful candidate to our welcoming and highly motivated team and members.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Responsibilities: As the Communications Associate, you will:
∎ • Co-design and co-implement communications strategies, campaigns, and tools with the ESDO Program Coordinator. This includes producing and distributing online and offline communications materials such as press releases, opinion pieces, articles, letters to the editors, brochures, videos and photo stories, memes, infographics, event report etc., as well as developing audience-specific messaging for ESDO’s campaigns.
∎ • Provide communications support to members in the Project Team and the GAIA and BFFP Asia Pacific Communications Group ensuring story amplification and engagement in communications activities.
∎ • Help organize media activities such as press conferences and media fellowships. Manage and update the media database for the country & region and maintain good working relationships with journalists.
∎ • Contribute to building a strong social media presence via different social media platforms particularly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc. and the all ESDO websites.
∎ • Collate media coverage, analytics, and metrics information to draft reports, regular updates, and audience-related reports.
∎ • Study the national and regional media landscape and prepare reports to improve on the effectiveness of the communications strategy.
∎ • Actively participate in IPEN, World Alliance, BFFP-AP and GAIA Ap & Global Communications, various internal unit meetings, and other partners’ meetings and activities to ensure that National and AP’s activities and messages are aligned, integrated, and amplified across the Network and in strategies of key alliances.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 30 years

Salary:
∎ Negotiable
∎ • We offer a modest salary plus benefits,

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Medical allowance, Performance bonus, Provident fund
∎ Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ including health care package, paid vacation and sick leaves, and other similar employment protections

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 24 May 2021

Company Information:
∎ 7 May 2021
∎ Environment and Social Development Organization-ESDO
∎ Address : House # 8/1, Level # 5, Block # C, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207
∎ Web : www.esdo.org
∎ Business : ESDO works for environmental protection and conservation of nature with the focus of toxic free world. ESDO has been working with initiated environmental study, media communication and policy advocacy to stop plastic pollution, Lead free Paint, Mercury Free dentistry, Mercury Phase-out, Sustainable Chemical management, and approach towards Zero waste and Sustainable Environmental livelihood; in addition adaption and mitigation of climate change impact. ESDO’s ecovillage and ecotourism project approach is exciting in gaining new knowledge of management initiatives.

Category: NGO/Development

: Environment and Social Development Organization-ESDO is looking for a dynamic communication professional to fill the Communications Associate position! As the Communications Associate, you will have the opportunity to tell the country and the world that ESDO initiatives such as Zero Waste solutions are happening in cities and communities in Bangladesh and the Asia Pacific region, Ban Singe Use Plastics, Chemical and Toxic Issues, Gender and Climate Change, vulnerable ecosystem and nature conservation so on. You are who we are looking for if you have:• Strong writing and communications skills in English and Bangla. Other regional languages are a plus.• At least 2 years’ experience in communications work, particularly strategy development and implementation; or experience working with media; and a masters of Journalism or other related subjects. • Familiarity with the Asia Pacific media and social media landscapes.• Advanced skills in graphic design, video editing, or other new media tools.• Interest and experience in working for social and environmental justice groups and committed to elevating the voices of the grassroots communities and members to global environmental discourse.• Knowledge of or familiarity with Zero Waste, plastics, chemicals & toxic and anti-incineration work. • Experience working with teams from diverse cultural backgrounds. To Apply:Please send the following to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line “ESDO COMMS ASSOCIATE – (YOUR NAME)”. APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.1. Updated resume and cover letter with your expectation;2. 2 references (IMPORTANT: 2 of your references must be your immediate supervisor or manager, or colleagues who worked closely with you in recent programs/projects/campaigns);3. At least 2 writing samples (English and Bangla) or references/links to programs/projects you led or spearheaded.Do not Apply:If you are not fulfilling the above requirements. Masters and good writing skills (both hand and Computing) in English and Bangla are nonnegotiable. Minimum 1 year experience as communication position is required. No calls, please. The position is open until filled; first round of applications will be reviewed beginning May 24, 2021 but consider applying ASAP. Qualified applicants will be screened and shortlisted immediately.