Job Description

Title: Media, Communication & Advocacy Officer

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 40 years

Location: Cox's Bazar

Maximum Salary: Tk. 52777 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 16 Feb 2024

Education:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS) in Public Administration, Master of Social Science (MSS) in Mass Communication & Journalism, Master of Social Science (MSS) in International Relations

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Educational Qualification can be relaxed for highly experienced existing IRB staff.
∎ Media
∎ Communications
∎ External Relations
∎ Advocacy
∎ Good understanding of new technologies and digital platforms.
∎ Project Implementation Skill.
∎ Project Management
∎ Social/Community Mobilization Skill
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Reporting & Documentation Skill
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation Skill
∎ Advance Photographic & video editing skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Decision making
∎ Conflict resolution
∎ Leadership
∎ Self-development
∎ Problem-solving
∎ Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Strategic Management
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
∎ Supportive, effective and a good team player
∎ Willing to adapt to IRW’s norms and values
∎ Working knowledge/Proven Expertise of Microsoft Word/ Excel/Power Point/Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Basic Internet/Statistical Software/Database Management/ Basic Hardware & Software Installation/Troubleshooting etc.
∎ Educational Qualification can be relaxed for highly experienced existing IRB staff.
∎ Experience in working with
∎ Media
∎ Communications
∎ External Relations
∎ Advocacy
∎ Good understanding of new technologies and digital platforms.
∎ Essential Competencies:
∎ Project Implementation Skill.
∎ Project Management
∎ Social/Community Mobilization Skill
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Reporting & Documentation Skill
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation Skill
∎ Advance Photographic & video editing skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Decision making
∎ Conflict resolution
∎ Leadership
∎ Self-development
∎ Problem-solving
∎ Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Strategic Management
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
∎ Supportive, effective and a good team player
∎ Willing to adapt to IRW’s norms and values
∎ Working knowledge/Proven Expertise of Microsoft Word/ Excel/Power Point/Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Basic Internet/Statistical Software/Database Management/ Basic Hardware & Software Installation/Troubleshooting etc.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Supporting specific research and content development analysis.
∎ Track policy developments relevant to the humanitarian crisis response Sector, particularly in the FDMN context.
∎ Collaborate with the program team to support the design of advocacy strategies and FDMN engagement plans.
∎ Develop communications and advocacy tools showcasing the IRB’s contributions.
∎ Arranging workshops, seminars and dialogue with the stakeholders and work to enhance the capacity of HCRP staff to play effective advocacy roles at the local level.
∎ Prepare situational analyses and strategic reviews to inform HCRP and IRCO management for initiating necessary engagement and opportunities.
∎ Develop weekly plans to research, identify and produce image narratives on cultural and human-interest stories about Rohingya identity, heritage, memory and culture.
∎ Collect, edit and finalise media content for the newsletter.
∎ Record and edit all relevant image materials produced for the reporting and online platform including social media and the website.
∎ Engage actively in workshops with Rohingya individuals and key community members to define how their identity and cultural stories should be portrayed.
∎ Engage actively with still photography and visual documentation
∎ Engage actively in developing IEC materials posters, banners, and leaflets for creating awareness on various topics as may be requested from time to time.
∎ Cover official celebrations of events, international days, and donor visits, also support PSU and COMs as may be requested.
∎ Support programme in policy research and disseminating information to the stakeholders,
∎ Participate actively in the program planning process and budgeting of the program quality and programme development unit;
∎ Support the project team in developing the Quarterly, six monthly and annual organizational reports.
∎ Support the project team in dealing with any other tasks as may be required;
∎ Represent HCRP in the appropriate technical working group, cluster meetings program, and other various forum.
∎ Work closely with the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission (RRRC), Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner (DC), Deputy Commissioner and, Assistant Commissioner for NGO Affairs, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), National Law Enforcement agencies and UN agencies and other NGOs
∎ In coordination with the External Relations and Communications department of the IRB country office in Dhaka ensure the submission of Foreign Donation (FD) project applications, interim and final reports, and audit reports to the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
∎ Engage with NGOs, INGOs, UN agencies and sectors to build and promote strategic corporations to leverage advocacy opportunities with government leadership, Ministries, and other stakeholders.
∎ Coordinate with other networks to generate information, and facilitate the engagement and recommendations for future collaboration.
∎ Conduct regular meetings with local authorities at the RRRC, Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner (DC), Assistant Commissioner for NGO Affairs, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), National Law Enforcement agencies and others to support effective inter-organizational communication.
∎ Contribute to file and maintain organized records of all communications with government authorities, including but not limited to programme inquiries and authorization requests, mission requests, validations, reports, staff vetting, and meeting request.
∎ Facilitate and provide support to external visits to project sites.
∎ Prepare Capacity building plan and facilitate training for project staff & Volunteers.
∎ Conduct capacity-building training and develop materials (covering photography, case study preparation, visual documentation, and media materials) for Rohingya refugees and their host communities.
∎ Support to organize orientation for the newly recruited project staff.
∎ Organize workshops/ training for project participants on report writing, case study
∎ Participate and facilitate quarterly, bi-annual and annual programme review meetings and feedback sessions.
∎ Participate & involve with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization, etc.) activities.
∎ Ensure that local purchases and expenditures are done as per Islamic Relief Bangladesh policy.
∎ Maintain the stock book, inventory, and other essential registers properly and timely in an effective manner.
∎ Support in the procurement of materials like requisition, follow-up, etc.
∎ Take initiatives to ensure the security of project staff and participants during the intervention.
∎ Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on the safeguarding of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.
∎ Ensures comprehensive and effective communication, coordination and advocacy with different stakeholders-40%
∎ Supporting specific research and content development analysis.
∎ Track policy developments relevant to the humanitarian crisis response Sector, particularly in the FDMN context.
∎ Collaborate with the program team to support the design of advocacy strategies and FDMN engagement plans.
∎ Develop communications and advocacy tools showcasing the IRB’s contributions.
∎ Arranging workshops, seminars and dialogue with the stakeholders and work to enhance the capacity of HCRP staff to play effective advocacy roles at the local level.
∎ Prepare situational analyses and strategic reviews to inform HCRP and IRCO management for initiating necessary engagement and opportunities.
∎ Develop weekly plans to research, identify and produce image narratives on cultural and human-interest stories about Rohingya identity, heritage, memory and culture.
∎ Collect, edit and finalise media content for the newsletter.
∎ Record and edit all relevant image materials produced for the reporting and online platform including social media and the website.
∎ Engage actively in workshops with Rohingya individuals and key community members to define how their identity and cultural stories should be portrayed.
∎ Engage actively with still photography and visual documentation
∎ Engage actively in developing IEC materials posters, banners, and leaflets for creating awareness on various topics as may be requested from time to time.
∎ Cover official celebrations of events, international days, and donor visits, also support PSU and COMs as may be requested.
∎ Support programme in policy research and disseminating information to the stakeholders,
∎ Participate actively in the program planning process and budgeting of the program quality and programme development unit;
∎ Support the project team in developing the Quarterly, six monthly and annual organizational reports.
∎ Support the project team in dealing with any other tasks as may be required;
∎ Represent HCRP in the appropriate technical working group, cluster meetings program, and other various forum.
∎ Ensure quality and effective engagement with the government and all other relevant partners for the implementation of the programme-30%
∎ Work closely with the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission (RRRC), Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner (DC), Deputy Commissioner and, Assistant Commissioner for NGO Affairs, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), National Law Enforcement agencies and UN agencies and other NGOs
∎ In coordination with the External Relations and Communications department of the IRB country office in Dhaka ensure the submission of Foreign Donation (FD) project applications, interim and final reports, and audit reports to the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
∎ Engage with NGOs, INGOs, UN agencies and sectors to build and promote strategic corporations to leverage advocacy opportunities with government leadership, Ministries, and other stakeholders.
∎ Coordinate with other networks to generate information, and facilitate the engagement and recommendations for future collaboration.
∎ Conduct regular meetings with local authorities at the RRRC, Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner (DC), Assistant Commissioner for NGO Affairs, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), National Law Enforcement agencies and others to support effective inter-organizational communication.
∎ Contribute to file and maintain organized records of all communications with government authorities, including but not limited to programme inquiries and authorization requests, mission requests, validations, reports, staff vetting, and meeting request.
∎ Facilitate and provide support to external visits to project sites.
∎ Capacity-building initiatives for project participants, key stakeholders, and project staff at the program level- 15%
∎ Prepare Capacity building plan and facilitate training for project staff & Volunteers.
∎ Conduct capacity-building training and develop materials (covering photography, case study preparation, visual documentation, and media materials) for Rohingya refugees and their host communities.
∎ Support to organize orientation for the newly recruited project staff.
∎ Organize workshops/ training for project participants on report writing, case study
∎ Participate and facilitate quarterly, bi-annual and annual programme review meetings and feedback sessions.
∎ Other Requirements- 15%
∎ Participate & involve with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization, etc.) activities.
∎ Ensure that local purchases and expenditures are done as per Islamic Relief Bangladesh policy.
∎ Maintain the stock book, inventory, and other essential registers properly and timely in an effective manner.
∎ Support in the procurement of materials like requisition, follow-up, etc.
∎ Take initiatives to ensure the security of project staff and participants during the intervention.
∎ Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on the safeguarding of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Provident fund, Gratuity, Medical allowance, Tour allowance, Mobile bill, Insurance
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ High-cost allowance and other benefits will be provided as per the organizational HR policy.
∎ High-cost allowance and other benefits will be provided as per the organizational HR policy.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

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.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ If the candidates feel that their qualifications, exposure, and experience match our requirements, and they are willing to commit to our values and are sympathetic to our beliefs then please download the Application Form from our official website (islamicrelief.org.bd) and send the filled form to [email protected] on or before the closing date. Please mention only the "Position Name" as the subject of the e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process.

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: 29 Feb 2024

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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