Communications Officer

Job Description

Title: Communications Officer

Company Name: Truvalu.enterprises Limited

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree or higher preferably in business administration/ marketing/ finance/ economics/ media and communications/ social science/ development studies from any recognised university/ institution.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The Communications Officer will lead Truvalu`s efforts to grow its business by originating new development sector projects/programmes, investments, and advisory deals. S/he will also lead the efforts to increase the visibility of Truvalu`s brand and its offerings in development projects/programmes, investments, business development services (BDS), blended finance, and advisory services. The position requires a thorough understanding of development sector projects/programmes, private equity, venture capital, impact investment industry, and deep relationship development skills as well as the ability to develop and drive new deal origination initiatives.
∎ JOB LOCATION: Based in Dhaka, however, frequent travel outside of Dhaka may be required.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Branding & Communications:
∎ Increase the visibility of Truvalu and its services and offerings through independent and co-created content development, campaigns, and ensuring distribution to key stakeholders.
∎ Serve as a storyteller and formulate all contents to ensure quality, clarity, consistency, and alignment with Truvalu's mission and vision.
∎ Conceptualize and produce content such as articles, case studies, factsheets, research briefs, and digital content for internal and external use; manage materials and information resources such as presentations for external stakeholders.
∎ Establish and maintain strategic relationships with peers, and internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Support investment and advisory team members with writing, and editorial support and establish linkage with other support units.
∎ Establish and support the company's external and internal communication needs as required.
∎ Actively participate in different forums and facilitate cross-functional collaboration and learning.
∎ Contribute to the management of the company's website and social media.
∎ Deliver project-specific communications needs, including printed materials (flyers, brochures, learning publications), representation of project achievements, and stories on social media channels, websites, and other communication-related products.
∎ Plan, manage and execute the production of written and visual packages and multimedia content for Truvalu's various projects and offerings.
∎ Innovate and bring new ideas and platforms to enhance team collaboration, internal communication and information exchange, and peer-to-peer learning.
∎ Projects/Programmes, Investments, and Advisory Deal Origination:
∎ Represent and extend Truvalu's brand externally to ensure the company is top of mind for investment deal opportunities and the company is perceived as a leader in the impact investment ecosystem in Bangladesh.
∎ Originate potential investment and advisory service opportunities and act as a liaison between Truvalu's investment team and potential investee companies.
∎ Build and manage effective relationships with SMEs to find new investment opportunities and develop a strong investee pipeline.
∎ Effectively communicate the differentiation and unique approach of Truvalu's value creation strategy.
∎ Perform market research and analysis by gathering, analyzing, and disseminating critical data/information on macroeconomics, national development agenda, investing environment, etc.
∎ Identify new investment strategies in various sectors.
∎ Prepare and present case studies based on industry attractiveness.
∎ Create unique events to build awareness of and preference for Truvalu as an investor.
∎ Support the senior management in building key stakeholder relationships and expanding the company's presence in Bangladesh.
∎ NOTE: The job responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required, and the ideal candidate is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within his/her skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 2-3 years of progressive and relevant work experience.
∎ Thorough understanding of development sector projects/programmes, private equity/ venture capital/ impact investment/ blended finance/ business development services (BDS).
∎ Excellent relationship-building, project management, and event management skills.
∎ Excellent social media, public speaking, creative writing, blogging, editorial writing, reporting, and visual storytelling skills.
∎ Indefatigable/persistent, proactive, self-motivated with the ability to work under limited supervision.
∎ Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal), and presentation skills.
∎ Fluency in Bengali and English is a must.
∎ Have strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
∎ Ability to learn quickly and have the ability to grasp financial / business terminology and concepts.
∎ Excellent computer literacy in Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Salary:
∎ Negotiable (competitive salary package based on competency and experience).

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 19 Nov 2023

Company Information:
∎ 21 Oct 2023
∎ Truvalu.enterprises Limited
∎ Business : Truvalu.enterprises Limited is a Netherlands based impact-investment company engaged in developing SMEs through equity investment and advisory services. ICCO Cooperation – the Dutch NGO is the investor, shareholder and implementation partner of Truvalu globally. Through a tailor-made set of investments and business development services, these companies are grown to full business maturity to increase overall social impact. The unique `Co-entrepreneurship` model will strive to improve economic viability of SMEs through technical assistance, training, and the use of financial services.

Category: NGO/Development