Manager, Campaign and Advocacy, Urban Development Programme (Contractual)

Job Description

Title: Manager, Campaign and Advocacy, Urban Development Programme (Contractual)

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters in Journalism, Communication Science, Knowledge Management, Development Communication or any other relevant discipline.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
∎ BRAC Urban Development Programme (UDP) envisions cities and human settlements which are safe, resilient, inclusive and sustainable. We implement tailored interventions to reach this goal, such as building low-cost climate-resilient housing, empowering workers in the ready-made garment sector, raising community fire prevention awareness and advocating with the local and national governments for inclusive, pro-poor, urban planning and governance. Join the UDP team to create models for better urban spaces across Bangladesh and be part of a team making cities into places where everyone living in them can thrive. Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
∎ The overall objective of the PLEASE project is to contribute to the reduction of plastic waste pollution in Cox`s Bazar through the development of a comprehensive and sustainable waste management pathway. In the long-term waste management strategy this project is designed to integrate a multifaceted systems change initiative in Cox`s Bazar and support the municipality for a robust waste management ecosystem. This will be achieved through a systematic and coherent approach by increasing the engagement of relevant stakeholders as well as the capacity and connection of the waste management value chain actors.
∎ JOB PURPOSE: The Manager, Campaign and Advocacy will be primarily responsible to implement the campaign and advocacy strategy and behavior change interventions, and undertake local-level campaign drives for responsible waste management, supporting the project`s goal to reduce plastic waste.
∎ SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme`s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support in developing and lead in implementing a comprehensive campaign and advocacy strategy aligned with the project's goal and objective.
∎ Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, partner organizations, and community leaders.
∎ Support in creating and overseeing the development of advocacy campaigns, including defining objectives, target audiences, messaging, and tactics.
∎ Support in planning and lead in executing local-level behaviour change interventions and campaigns to raise awareness about responsible waste management practices.
∎ Create compelling content, such as articles, reports, videos, and infographics, to support advocacy efforts and educate the public.
∎ Collaborate with other advocacy groups and organizations to strengthen campaigns and share resources.
∎ Support in research on relevant legislation, policies, and regulations to support informed advocacy efforts.
∎ Track progress and document campaign progress, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.
∎ Ensure that all advocacy activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
∎ Provide support for continuous learning and adaptation using the monitoring, evaluation, research and learning plan.
∎ Work closely with the knowledge management and communications team to develop a local communication plan for Cox's Bazar.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Communication and documentation.
∎ Excellent analytical skills.
∎ Excellent communications skills both in English and Bangla.
∎ Ability to make high quality presentations.
∎ Ability to work with senior government officials, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector
∎ Expertise in knowledge management, communications and social media is required.
∎ Up to date knowledge on circular economy, waste management, urban development, and social mobilization, right based approach, gender, good governance.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance and others as per policy

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 22 Oct 2023

Company Information:
∎ 17 Oct 2023
∎ BRAC

Category: NGO/Development

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