Job Description

Title: Media and Advocacy Specialist

Company Name: Danish Refugee Council

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 29 May 2024

Education:
∎ University Degree in Communication, Journalism or similar or equivalent professional qualification.
∎ University Degree in Communication, Journalism or similar or equivalent professional qualification.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 3 years' experience working in communications and/or advocacy.
∎ Excellent oral and written skills and demonstrated ability to write and develop strong communication and advocacy materials in Bangla and English.
∎ Have a good working knowledge of social media platforms and be able to manage them well with DRC best interest being priority.
∎ Proven understanding or experience of the refugee crisis and ideal experience of working in the camps.
∎ Proven experience in video making and photography.
∎ Experience working in an international NGO.
∎ Advanced English proficiency.
∎ English (Fluent in writing and speaking)
∎ Bengali (Fluent in writing and speaking)
∎ Chittagonian (Desired)
∎ Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
∎ Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
∎ Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
∎ Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
∎ Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
∎ SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
∎ Minimum 3 years' experience working in communications and/or advocacy.
∎ Excellent oral and written skills and demonstrated ability to write and develop strong communication and advocacy materials in Bangla and English.
∎ Have a good working knowledge of social media platforms and be able to manage them well with DRC best interest being priority.
∎ Proven understanding or experience of the refugee crisis and ideal experience of working in the camps.
∎ Proven experience in video making and photography.
∎ Experience working in an international NGO.
∎ Advanced English proficiency.
∎ LANGUAGES
∎ English (Fluent in writing and speaking)
∎ Bengali (Fluent in writing and speaking)
∎ Chittagonian (Desired)
∎ ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES
∎ Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
∎ Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
∎ Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
∎ Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
∎ Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Type of contract: National
∎ Employment Band: G2
∎ Start date: As soon as possible
∎ The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened an area office in Cox’s Bazar, and a country office in Dhaka.
∎ Reporting to the Head of Programme, the Media and Advocacy Specialist collaborates closely with the Programme team to ensure communications strategies, media works and organizational outreach efforts to promote DRC's mission, mandate, work and advocacy strategies in country, to identify appropriate methods to communicate to relevant parties. The position holder also collaborates with the Regional Office to support outreach media campaigns. They develop and produce communication and advocacy materials, including briefing materials, press releases, and articles and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels. They work closely with the programme team to collect and document project processes, impacts, and needs and present them in brochures, factsheets, case stories from attractively that can be shared to DRC and external media outlets. They also incorporate media and advocacy contents in all grants proposals and reports, working with grants team and support meeting HQ information requests.
∎ Design and implement a country program communication and visibility strategy.
∎ Work with the programme teams, local partner organizations and donors to develop visibility and communication plans.
∎ Develop and produce DRC information and communication materials such as brochures, newsletters, stories / lessons learnt, blogs, photos, videos and regularly update the DRC website / Facebook page and other publications.
∎ Support the Country Director in preparing requested interviews by the media and advocacy briefs.
∎ Provide input on NGO joint briefing papers and DRC situational reports.
∎ Take an active role in organizing public events, including international celebrations at Refugee Site level as and whenever organized by field teams.
∎ Monitor and analyze local and international media coverage related to the local situation.
∎ Ensure compliance with donor communication requirements, in collaboration with the Risk and Compliance Specialist.
∎ Represent DRC in the Communications Working Group.
∎ Work with the Programme Managers and the Head of Programme to ensure that timely coordinated reporting is achieved.
∎ Develop relevant SOPs regarding the institutional use of social media and conduct staff training and awareness.
∎ Monitor and manage outputs on social media ensuring that DRC is being well represented.
∎ Ensure there are regular positive messages coming from DRC through social media.
∎ Suggest alternative and innovative ways of using the media generally to highlight the work that DRC is doing.
∎ Comply with all global and location-specific safety rules, policies, and procedures. Report safety incidents, near-misses and other relevant information to the safety team as shall be briefed during onboarding. Failure to adhere to these is a disciplinary offence while it may also leave the position holder, their colleagues and DRC Bangladesh, at risk.
∎ Type of contract: National
∎ Employment Band: G2
∎ Start date: As soon as possible
∎ The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened an area office in Cox’s Bazar, and a country office in Dhaka.
∎ POSITION PROFILE
∎ Reporting to the Head of Programme, the Media and Advocacy Specialist collaborates closely with the Programme team to ensure communications strategies, media works and organizational outreach efforts to promote DRC's mission, mandate, work and advocacy strategies in country, to identify appropriate methods to communicate to relevant parties. The position holder also collaborates with the Regional Office to support outreach media campaigns. They develop and produce communication and advocacy materials, including briefing materials, press releases, and articles and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels. They work closely with the programme team to collect and document project processes, impacts, and needs and present them in brochures, factsheets, case stories from attractively that can be shared to DRC and external media outlets. They also incorporate media and advocacy contents in all grants proposals and reports, working with grants team and support meeting HQ information requests.
∎ DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
∎ Core Tasks
∎ Design and implement a country program communication and visibility strategy.
∎ Work with the programme teams, local partner organizations and donors to develop visibility and communication plans.
∎ Develop and produce DRC information and communication materials such as brochures, newsletters, stories / lessons learnt, blogs, photos, videos and regularly update the DRC website / Facebook page and other publications.
∎ Support the Country Director in preparing requested interviews by the media and advocacy briefs.
∎ Provide input on NGO joint briefing papers and DRC situational reports.
∎ Take an active role in organizing public events, including international celebrations at Refugee Site level as and whenever organized by field teams.
∎ Monitor and analyze local and international media coverage related to the local situation.
∎ Ensure compliance with donor communication requirements, in collaboration with the Risk and Compliance Specialist.
∎ Representation, Coordination and Reporting
∎ Represent DRC in the Communications Working Group.
∎ Work with the Programme Managers and the Head of Programme to ensure that timely coordinated reporting is achieved.
∎ Programme Development and Implementation
∎ Develop relevant SOPs regarding the institutional use of social media and conduct staff training and awareness.
∎ Monitor and manage outputs on social media ensuring that DRC is being well represented.
∎ Ensure there are regular positive messages coming from DRC through social media.
∎ Suggest alternative and innovative ways of using the media generally to highlight the work that DRC is doing.
∎ Safety
∎ Comply with all global and location-specific safety rules, policies, and procedures. Report safety incidents, near-misses and other relevant information to the safety team as shall be briefed during onboarding. Failure to adhere to these is a disciplinary offence while it may also leave the position holder, their colleagues and DRC Bangladesh, at risk.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Two Bonuses (paid at pro-rata basis with monthly salary)
∎ Relocation Allowance
∎ Mobile Allowance
∎ Leave Encashment
∎ Group Life Insurance including Family
∎ Dental and Optical Benefits
∎ Gratuity
∎ Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity of Growth
∎ Various Learning and Development Platforms
∎ Two Bonuses (paid at pro-rata basis with monthly salary)
∎ Relocation Allowance
∎ Mobile Allowance
∎ Leave Encashment
∎ Group Life Insurance including Family
∎ Dental and Optical Benefits
∎ Gratuity
∎ Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity of Growth
∎ Various Learning and Development Platforms

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Read Before Apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.

• All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.

• Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment's supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn't charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

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For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Bangladesh. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.