Job Description

Title: Communications Expert

Company Name: International Development Enterprises (iDE)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Barishal, Mymensingh ...

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 28 Jul 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s Degree, preferably in Social Sciences /Communication or relevant discipline.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 10 years’ experience, preferably in communication, advocacy in youth development, women empowerment, social norms and gender Inclusion.
∎ Excellent experience of rapport building, networking, liaison and relationship building for communication and advocacy.
∎ Expertise on support to communication firm to design, develop the communication strategy, materials for the project and implement advocacy strategy and plan through consortium.
∎ Have experience on document best practices related to Gender Equality & Inclusion, and youth empowerment and prepare evidence-based documents for conducting policy advocacy issues.
∎ Should have work experience in concerned division and local level language proficiency for ensuring better communication with beneficiaries.
∎ Proven capacity of using graphic design and video editing software (Illustrator/Photoshop/After Effects/Canva)
∎ Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
∎ Prior experience in various donor-funded employment and enterprise development projects.
∎ Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders within Project teams, cross functional units and external agencies
∎ High quality written and spoken skills in Bangla and English with ability to produce reports
∎ Proficient user of computer software (i.e. MS Office, Google apps etc.).
∎ Self-reliant, ability to work independently and effectively in a multi-cultural environment and willing to work under pressure in remote areas.
∎ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
∎ Self-motivated, energetic and team player
∎ Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
∎ Good time management and organizational skills.
∎ Ability to work with various national and international team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions, and in remote rural settings
∎ At least 10 years’ experience, preferably in communication, advocacy in youth development, women empowerment, social norms and gender Inclusion.
∎ Excellent experience of rapport building, networking, liaison and relationship building for communication and advocacy.
∎ Expertise on support to communication firm to design, develop the communication strategy, materials for the project and implement advocacy strategy and plan through consortium.
∎ Have experience on document best practices related to Gender Equality & Inclusion, and youth empowerment and prepare evidence-based documents for conducting policy advocacy issues.
∎ Should have work experience in concerned division and local level language proficiency for ensuring better communication with beneficiaries.
∎ Key Competencies:
∎ Proven capacity of using graphic design and video editing software (Illustrator/Photoshop/After Effects/Canva)
∎ Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
∎ Prior experience in various donor-funded employment and enterprise development projects.
∎ Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders within Project teams, cross functional units and external agencies
∎ High quality written and spoken skills in Bangla and English with ability to produce reports
∎ Proficient user of computer software (i.e. MS Office, Google apps etc.).
∎ Self-reliant, ability to work independently and effectively in a multi-cultural environment and willing to work under pressure in remote areas.
∎ Personal Skills:
∎ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
∎ Self-motivated, energetic and team player
∎ Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
∎ Good time management and organizational skills.
∎ Ability to work with various national and international team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions, and in remote rural settings

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and oversee the implementation of an annual communications and knowledge management strategy
∎ The strategy should include a “learning agenda” and should be developed in coordination and consultation with the Project Team
∎ Assess current knowledge management practices as required for the Project
∎ Review what has been developed to date, and develop a digital inventory of existing KM products
∎ Develop specific knowledge products for the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned
∎ Proactively engage with the various project teams to resolve challenges related to communications and knowledge management.
∎ Collaboratively plan and implement project activities through the preparation of multiyear and annual work plan in collaboration with Project Managers and field teams
∎ Maintain a communications calendar with key events, dates, and deadlines throughout the year.
∎ Conduct regular evaluations of communications and knowledge management outcomes, and adjust the strategy as needed
∎ Facilitate and frame the strategic direction of the project in collaboration with Project Managers
∎ Assist the Field Teams in planning and implementation of communication and knowledge management strategy
∎ The EARN Project in Bangladesh aims at economic engagement of the NEET youth, especially women, in rural and semi-urban areas of the country. The project offers education and skills development with a focus on women-centric facilities, employment and enterprise development support, enhanced employability through creating employer linkages and upskilling of Socio-Emotional Behavior (SEB) and Entrepreneur Development (ED) skill, incubation support for employment and entrepreneurship.
∎ The Communications expert will play a critical role in overseeing the implementation of the Project’s Annual communication plan a knowledge management strategy. The incumbent of this role is expected to lead the Project visibility and branding, maintaining adequate proficiency in ensuring that communication contents maintain the required guidelines. The resource will drive the internal learning and also identify opportunities to showcase the Project’s achievements across different external stakeholders.
∎ General responsibilities:
∎ Develop and oversee the implementation of an annual communications and knowledge management strategy
∎ The strategy should include a “learning agenda” and should be developed in coordination and consultation with the Project Team
∎ Assess current knowledge management practices as required for the Project
∎ Review what has been developed to date, and develop a digital inventory of existing KM products
∎ Develop specific knowledge products for the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned
∎ Proactively engage with the various project teams to resolve challenges related to communications and knowledge management.
∎ Collaboratively plan and implement project activities through the preparation of multiyear and annual work plan in collaboration with Project Managers and field teams
∎ Maintain a communications calendar with key events, dates, and deadlines throughout the year.
∎ Conduct regular evaluations of communications and knowledge management outcomes, and adjust the strategy as needed
∎ Facilitate and frame the strategic direction of the project in collaboration with Project Managers
∎ Assist the Field Teams in planning and implementation of communication and knowledge management strategy
∎ Contract Duration: 24 months; there is possibility of extension
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Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Barishal, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet

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Company Information:
∎ International Development Enterprises (iDE)
∎ NEO 1/B, Road No-90, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212

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∎ NEO 1/B, Road No-90, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212

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Application Deadline: 5 Aug 2024

Category: NGO/Development