Development & Communication Officer

Job Description

Title: Development & Communication Officer

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Khulna, Satkhira

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Development Communications, Environmental Science, Development studies graduates will be prioritized

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the coastal region of Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
∎ Uttaran is looking for a development communication officer for the organization. The Officer will be based in Khulna/Satkhira and will need to travel based on the given responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Managing and Updating social media platforms.
∎ Ensure brand guidelines are followed for all published materials, in print and online.
∎ Attending and documenting meetings and preparing required documents.
∎ Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.
∎ Assist, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches and other marketing material (like documentary) that communicates the organization's activities, products and/or services.
∎ Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists and maintain a media database.
∎ Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
∎ Prepare Monthly work plan

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 35 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ At least 1 year relevant experience of work related to communications.
∎ Experience in and demonstrated understanding of the working area and development issues
∎ Proven ability to produce written materials and ability to document/note taking
∎ Fluency in written and spoken Bangla & English with experience of writing and editing for different audiences.
∎ Demonstrated ability to handle and operate social media and also a knowledge of videography and basic Photoshop
∎ Capability and Initiative to solve problems independently
∎ Ability to generate and deliver clear verbal communications.
∎ Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
∎ Ensure brand guidelines are followed for documentation and published materials.
∎ (Development Communications, Environmental Science, Development studies graduates will be prioritized)
∎ Photography and basic graphics design for content making.
∎ Ability to work with minimum supervision, pays attention to details, meets deadlines, maintains accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
∎ Ability to deal with stressful situations and adapt within the working environment.

Salary: Negotiable

Application Deadline: 5 Oct 2020

Company Information:
∎ 20 Sep 2020
∎ Uttaran

Category: NGO/Development