Communications Associate
Job Description
Title: Communications Associate
Company Name: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Context:
∎ Contract Type: Fixed Term
∎ Duration: 24 Months
∎ The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a highly talented Communication Associate to support the GAIN Bangladesh country programme with the implementation of their communications strategy and activities.
∎ This role will be based out of Dhaka, Bangladesh and is offered on a fixed term contract of up to 2 years`, subject to the availability of funding.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ About the role: Working closely with the Project Manager, Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) and the GAIN Bangladesh country office team, you will play a key role in supporting with the effective development, execution and implementation of the country offices' communication strategy, ensuring alignment with GAIN Bangladesh's business plan and global communication strategy.
∎ You will also manage media content through various digital channels, engage with relevant stakeholders and maintain the country offices' organisational profile, developing impact-driven case studies working with the Country and GAIN Global Communications Team.
∎ Key role specifics include:
∎ Supporting with the development and implementation of the country programme communication strategy.
∎ Ensuring that the production of communication products and materials is timely executed and followed up to support the country communication strategy, including national, regional and global campaigns and to support with resource mobilization.
∎ Ensuring the provision of effective and timely professional assistance and support by developing, drafting and maintaining databases, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets covering all media
∎ Ensuring that the Country Office has a well-maintained social media platform with strong performance, growth and engagement indicators.
∎ Ensuring that the Country Office's contact list of individuals, groups and stakeholders (Government, UN, civil society, development partners, private sector, academia and media) is maintained and further developed.
∎ Visiting field sites regularly to document beneficiary needs and success stories for donors, stakeholders, mainstream media and social media.
Additional Requirements:
∎ To be considered for this role, you will have proven professional work experience in communications, print and broadcast media, public relations and/ or interactive digital media. You will have previous experience of developing and supporting with the implementation of a communications strategy.
∎ In addition to this, you will have social media and content creation skills alongside proven experience working in working with Government, UN, development partners, media, and research agencies. You must be confident and fully conversant in English, both written and verbal.
∎ Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Programmes (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) is an additional asset.
∎ Strong experience in working with the development or private sector in terms of media promotion and liaison is advantageous alongside a relevant qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Salary:
∎ Salary: BDT 1,138,284 - BDT 1,302,300 per annum
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 23 Feb 2023
Company Information:
∎ 9 Feb 2023
∎ Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
∎ Business : The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based foundation that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition. The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 273 million people in more than 25 countries, half of whom are women and children.
Category: NGO/Development
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