Job Description
Title: Copywriter
Company Name: Enroute International Limited
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ University degree in Journalism, Anthropology, Communications, Creative Writing or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Proofread English-language content produced by RCMC staff and volunteers for readability, style, and grammar.
∎ Under the supervision of the RCMC Project officer, develop regular editorial content for publication on the RCMC website, and IOM/RCMC social media channels.
∎ Support in the management of the RCMC website, Instagram and YouTube in close collaboration with RCMC project officer, communication team and IT.
∎ Support RCMC inventory system, update new RCMC production, maintain appropriate category code, monitor incoming and outgoing process of RCMC artefacts operations.
∎ Provide regular documentation of RCMC activities, artwork, and events.
∎ Identify, research, and develop human interest stories and other materials about Rohingya identity, heritage, memory, and culture in a variety of formats, including posters, booklets, postcard sets, articles, exhibition guides, etc.
∎ Provide support to the audio-visual team, etc. for scriptwriting, subtitles, wall text copy, etc.
∎ Provide mentorship, training, and feedback on research, storytelling, and copywriting to Rohingya volunteers.
∎ Engage actively in workshops with Rohingya individuals and key community members to define how their identity and cultural stories should be portrayed.
∎ Assist in the development and delivery of the RCMC master classes, including helping build the confidence and capacity of artisans to deliver the classes, and other support.
∎ Support the RCMC Project officer and MHPSS core team with any other tasks that might be identified or relevant to the nature of the project.
∎ Any other activity as may be assigned from time to time.
Additional Requirements:
∎ A successful candidate is a native English speaker, or fully bilingual in Bengali and English. He or she must be able to write, edit and proofread publication-ready English language that is stylistically compelling, and meets a high standard of technical proficiency (i.e. grammar, syntax, structure, etc.)
∎ The candidate should have a background in journalism, communications, creative writing or related field, with 10-years of professional experience.
∎ The candidate must have the ability to meet deadlines, producing quality work efficiently and under pressure.
∎ The candidate must have strong reporting and research skills, and take care to verify claims made about Rohingya culture and identity before publication.
∎ Key qualities: enthusiasm, creativity, attention to detail, can-do attitude, and ability to meet challenges with innovation thinking.
∎ The candidate must be empathetic and sensitive in engaging with the refugee community.
∎ Previous experience in humanitarian and emergency response environments is an asset.
∎ Practical knowledge of photography and video is an asset.
∎ Good understanding of new technologies and digital platforms.
∎ Working knowledge of MS Office and creative software such Adobe Creative Cloud. Knowledge of digital story-telling applications such of Spark or Shorthand is an asset.
∎ Must be a team player with good capacity for collaboration, willingness to learn and grown, and ability to set aside personal ego in order to work on a shared vision.
∎ Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
∎ Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
∎ Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
∎ Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
∎ Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
∎ Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
∎ Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
∎ Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
∎ Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
∎ Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
∎ In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealth with by the Organization.
∎ Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
∎ Languages:
∎ Fluency in English and Bengali is required (oral and written).
∎ Working knowledge of local language is an advantage (Rohingya, Chittagonian, Burmese)
Salary:
∎ Monthly gross salary for this position is BDT 120,860.00.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2023
Company Information:
∎ 17 Dec 2023
∎ Enroute International Limited
Category: Media/Advertisement/Event Mgt.
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