External Relations and Communication Assistant - External Relations and Communications

Job Description

Title: External Relations and Communication Assistant - External Relations and Communications

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 55 years

Location: Dhaka (Baridhara)

Salary: Tk. 28694 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 12 Jun 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Mass Communication & Journalism, Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Development Studies, Bachelor of Social Science (Pass) in Sociology, Bachelor of Social Science (Pass) in Environmental Science, Bachelor of Social Science (Pass) in Geography and Environment
∎ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mass Communication & Journalism, Television and Film, Printing and Publication, Development Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Disaster Management, Social Welfare, Environmental Science, Geography & Environment, English, International Relations, Peace & Conflict Studies, Women & Gender Studies etc.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 55 years
∎ Minimum (02) Two years of experience in working with: Proficiency in illustration, strong communication skills (including writing), media literacy, familiarity with photography, and graphic design capabilities.
∎ Excellent in Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Knowledge of Facilitation, Reporting & Documentation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Basic Photography, staff management,
∎ Excellent in Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication, Problem-Solving, self-development
∎ Strongly Supportive, effective and good team player
∎ Excellent Working knowledge of Reading / Writing/Speaking/Listening in English & Bengali
∎ Proven Expertise in Microsoft Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/ Adobe Premiere Pro/ In design, Final Cut pro etc.
∎ Willing to adapt to IR’s norms and values.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
∎ knowledge on Project Implementation, Strategic Management, Social Mobilization, Financial Management
∎ Ability on Decision making, Conflict resolution, Leadership
∎ Have a valid driving license for motor bike and willing to travel and work in the most remote areas of Bangladesh
∎ Essential:
∎ Desirable:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Publish and disseminate communication materials such as brochures, reports, flyers, newsletters, and digital content.
∎ Manage and update content for social media platforms and the official website.
∎ Draft news articles, press releases, case stories, event reports, and other communication outputs.
∎ Create visual and written content for presentations, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives.
∎ Develop new communication materials under the guidance of the ERC team.
∎ Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as assigned.
∎ Participate in meetings, seminars, and webinars organized by Islamic Relief Bangladesh and its partners, and support documentation.
∎ Collect and analyse data for communications, documentation, and reporting.
∎ Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and visibility across all communication channels.
∎ Conduct frequent field visits to gather content (stories, photos, videos) and support communication activities.
∎ Support project implementation with a focus on documentation and visibility.
∎ Perform any other tasks delegated by the Country Management Team (CMT) or ERC team.
∎ Design and layout communication products such as reports, factsheets, brochures, banners, and digital media.
∎ Ensure alignment with brand guidelines in all visual materials.
∎ Document success stories, case studies, lessons learned, and project impacts for donor reporting and public sharing.
∎ Collaborate with program teams to collect and verify content for external communication.
∎ Use design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva) to create infographics, event visuals, and campaign materials.
∎ Maintain and organize a photo and video library; oversee quality of multimedia content.
∎ Produce engaging multimedia content (stories, interviews, videos, social media posts).
∎ Oversee social media content creation and ensure timely updates to the website.
∎ Establish and maintain connections with ministries, government departments, and other relevant institutions as directed.
∎ Build and strengthen partnerships with NGOs, INGOs, and civil society organizations for advocacy and collaboration.
∎ Cultivate relationships with local and national media outlets (print, online, TV) to enhance visibility.
∎ Facilitate media coverage during key events, campaigns, and field visits.
∎ Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies aligned with organizational priorities.Others - 5%
∎ Any other assignment delegated by ERC team members
∎ The role involves leading and supporting external communication, documentation, and advocacy efforts to enhance the visibility and impact of Islamic Relief Bangladesh’s work. The incumbent will be responsible for creating and managing content across digital and print platforms, ensuring consistent branding, and maintaining strong relationships with media, government, and civil society partners. This position requires active engagement in the field for content gathering, as well as close coordination with internal teams to produce high-quality communication materials and documentation. A significant focus will be placed on visual design and storytelling, aligning with organizational goals and donor requirements.
∎ External Relations and Communication - 35%
∎ Publish and disseminate communication materials such as brochures, reports, flyers, newsletters, and digital content.
∎ Manage and update content for social media platforms and the official website.
∎ Draft news articles, press releases, case stories, event reports, and other communication outputs.
∎ Create visual and written content for presentations, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives.
∎ Develop new communication materials under the guidance of the ERC team.
∎ Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as assigned.
∎ Participate in meetings, seminars, and webinars organized by Islamic Relief Bangladesh and its partners, and support documentation.
∎ Collect and analyse data for communications, documentation, and reporting.
∎ Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and visibility across all communication channels.
∎ Conduct frequent field visits to gather content (stories, photos, videos) and support communication activities.
∎ Support project implementation with a focus on documentation and visibility.
∎ Perform any other tasks delegated by the Country Management Team (CMT) or ERC team.
∎ Documentation and Design - 40%
∎ Design and layout communication products such as reports, factsheets, brochures, banners, and digital media.
∎ Ensure alignment with brand guidelines in all visual materials.
∎ Document success stories, case studies, lessons learned, and project impacts for donor reporting and public sharing.
∎ Collaborate with program teams to collect and verify content for external communication.
∎ Use design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva) to create infographics, event visuals, and campaign materials.
∎ Maintain and organize a photo and video library; oversee quality of multimedia content.
∎ Produce engaging multimedia content (stories, interviews, videos, social media posts).
∎ Oversee social media content creation and ensure timely updates to the website.
∎ Advocacy, Networking and Media Relation - 20%
∎ Establish and maintain connections with ministries, government departments, and other relevant institutions as directed.
∎ Build and strengthen partnerships with NGOs, INGOs, and civil society organizations for advocacy and collaboration.
∎ Cultivate relationships with local and national media outlets (print, online, TV) to enhance visibility.
∎ Facilitate media coverage during key events, campaigns, and field visits.
∎ Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
∎ Others - 5%
∎ Any other assignment delegated by ERC team members

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity, Provident fund, Tour allowance
∎ Festival Bonus: 1

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Baridhara)

Job Highlights:

Read Before Apply:

For more details on Job information, Please download the job description from our official website (islamicrelief.org.bd). Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply. However, Islamic Relief Bangladesh considers diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or marital status, ethnicity, disability, class, caste, or religion.

Company Information:
∎ Islamic Relief Bangladesh
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.
Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness.
Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRB engages. IRB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.



Address::
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness. Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRB engages. IRB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Application Deadline: 17 Jun 2025

Category: NGO/Development