Job Description

Title: Communications Manager

Company Name: Palladium International, LLC

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Published: 26 Jul 2024

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead the development of project deliverables, including coordinating information gathering for weekly bulletins, monthly newsletters and quarterly, annual reports and annual work plans, one-pagers, reports, etc.
∎ Contribute to the sections of deliverables related to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and communications
∎ Ensure appropriate branding and marking for all communications tools
∎ Oversee the design and roll out of all tools to effectively communicate project activities and results, (i.e. videos, social media visual images, GIS/MIS, press releases, flyers, etc.)
∎ Maintain project library of all communications tools, photos and events in a digital format
∎ Conduct media relations for the project, including targeted publicity for project activities and responses to queries from press.
∎ Coordinate external aspects of project Learning Events, such as partners, media, impact briefs, talking points and clips
∎ Write press releases, organize press conferences, schedule interviews for spokespersons for the project, etc.
∎ Maintain a close and collaborative relationship with USAID and the U.S. Embassy teams on all outreach and communications efforts
∎ Support development of project events and workshops in collaboration with project teams
∎ All other duties deemed necessary, including support to the Chief of Party as required
∎ Manage Short-Term Technical Assistance for Communications efforts (i.e. editors, graphic designers, video production teams, photographers, etc.)
∎ Proven experience in communications, outreach, and/or marketing, preferably on a USAID project.
∎ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
∎ Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients
∎ Microsoft office suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level
∎ Proactive problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills
∎ Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities
∎ Professional and mature demeanor and conduct Bangladeshi and South Asian nationals are encouraged to apply
∎ Role: Communications Manager
∎ Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ About Palladium:
∎ Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.
∎ Project Overview and Role:
∎ The Feed the Future Bangladesh Inclusive Access to Finance Activity (IAF) is a $34 million, USAID-supported project that will unlock finance for small businesses and farmers, make agricultural supply chains more inclusive and sustainable, and improve inclusivity in the financial sector in Bangladesh. To accomplish this, IAF will engage strategic partners to deploy innovative solutions to address constraints in agriculture value chains and agriculture financing; deploy incentives and capacity building to financial institutions to expand appropriate and inclusive lending to or investment in agriculture; and engage the private sector to advocate for systemic improvements and scale social impact. From 2024 to 2029, The Bangladesh Inclusive Access to Finance Activity will unlock $448 million in finance, driving sustainable agricultural lending and promoting inclusive growth. By improving access to finance for farmers and micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and the policy environment in the financial sector, IAF with increase farmer revenue, create jobs, and contribute to Bangladesh’s economic growth in an inclusive and environmentally friendly manner.
∎ The Communications Manager will lead the implementation of the communications plan and related project communications tools and disseminate materials to inform key audiences and the client of project progress and successes.
∎ Roles and Responsibilities:
∎ Lead the development of project deliverables, including coordinating information gathering for weekly bulletins, monthly newsletters and quarterly, annual reports and annual work plans, one-pagers, reports, etc.
∎ Contribute to the sections of deliverables related to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and communications
∎ Ensure appropriate branding and marking for all communications tools
∎ Oversee the design and roll out of all tools to effectively communicate project activities and results, (i.e. videos, social media visual images, GIS/MIS, press releases, flyers, etc.)
∎ Maintain project library of all communications tools, photos and events in a digital format
∎ Conduct media relations for the project, including targeted publicity for project activities and responses to queries from press.
∎ Coordinate external aspects of project Learning Events, such as partners, media, impact briefs, talking points and clips
∎ Write press releases, organize press conferences, schedule interviews for spokespersons for the project, etc.
∎ Maintain a close and collaborative relationship with USAID and the U.S. Embassy teams on all outreach and communications efforts
∎ Support development of project events and workshops in collaboration with project teams
∎ All other duties deemed necessary, including support to the Chief of Party as required
∎ Manage Short-Term Technical Assistance for Communications efforts (i.e. editors, graphic designers, video production teams, photographers, etc.)
∎ Position Requirements:
∎ Proven experience in communications, outreach, and/or marketing, preferably on a USAID project.
∎ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
∎ Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients
∎ Microsoft office suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level
∎ Proactive problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills
∎ Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities
∎ Professional and mature demeanor and conduct Bangladeshi and South Asian nationals are encouraged to apply
∎ Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
∎ Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss.
∎ Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit an application through the following link: https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/21857?c=palladium