Director and Head of Communications

Job Description

Title: Director and Head of Communications

Company Name: Friendship

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Graduate/Postgraduate in mass communication / journalism / marketing / business management.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Directing the development and ensure the implementation of overall communications strategies
∎ Directing the development and ensure the compliance of brand guidelines and policy
∎ Directing the development and ensure the implementation of content strategies
∎ Directing the development and ensure the implementation of event branding and promotion strategies
∎ Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, annual report and website
∎ Support and drive fundraising for Humanitarian Response
∎ Implement and expand social media strategy
∎ Develop relationships with target media representatives
∎ Ensure staff are well briefed on key communications issues
∎ Prepare and monitor annual communications budget
∎ Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media
∎ Report on and analyze all aspects of communications
∎ Thought Leadership and External Representation
∎ Participate in cross-functional projects
∎ Take an active part in external events

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 10 years of experience in relevant sector.
∎ Strong marketing acumen and analytical skills.
∎ Experienced in managing campaigns
∎ Sound technology understanding
∎ Business development acumen
∎ Extremely strong writing and presentation skills.
∎ Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
∎ Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies
∎ Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
∎ A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently
∎ Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to "manage by influence"
∎ High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
∎ Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
∎ Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
∎ Exposure to both the private sectors companies and non-profits.
∎ Entrepreneurial skills with strong commercial skills and a passionate belief in delivering impact.
∎ Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
∎ Excellent communication skills, including the gravitas to represent Friendship at the highest levels within companies and governments and to speak publicly and confidently about philanthropy to corporates and at events.
∎ Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality written outputs.
∎ Willingness to travel

Application Deadline: October 29, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Friendship

Category: NGO/Development