Media & Communication Officer

Job Description

Title: Media & Communication Officer

Company Name: Participatory Research Action Network- PRAAN

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Dhaka, Noakhali

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS) in Communication and Media Studies, Journalism, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology or other related fields
∎ Skills Required: Adobe illustrator, Adove Photoshop, Computer skill, Excellent command over written and oral Bangla and English, Photography, Videography, WordPress

Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Campaign Planning, Communication/ Public Relation/ Media, Good in english, Online Campaign, policy advocacy, Political Analysis, WordPress

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Produce relevant material for campaigning and policy purposes e.g. public leaflets, media articles, future for national and local media, Primer, One pager, written and AV in a communicative way which is understandable for all types of audiences.
∎ Prepare news, blog, press release, event reports or any other promotional content for the website and social media;
∎ Support visibility of the project activities by writing entries in Facebook, Twitter, and other media platforms;
∎ Support programme partners in media and communications related capacity building and ensuring that this is integrated within programmes.
∎ Support PRAAN's staff and partners in getting relevant messages across to target audiences within and outside the organization on major activities.
∎ Maintain contact with key civil servants, ministries and parliamentarians for information and feed these into PRAAN's national media and advocacy work
∎ Frequently update our PRAAN's social media outlets (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.) and ensure we disseminate information about our program on a weekly basis
∎ Design e-newsletters, reports, banners, leaflets, posters or any other materials;
∎ Assist in collating material and drafting opinion pieces for newspapers and policy briefs;
∎ Develop and sustain relationship with the media and the civil society groups in to feed into PRAAN's advocacy work.
∎ Ensure adequate media coverage for all programme activities, functions and press releases/press statements.
∎ Liase with active allies to identify and help them to use rare opportunities to drive PRAAN's corporate advocacy issues in various media outlets in Bangladesh
∎ Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 35 years
∎ Excellent command over written and oral Bangla and English;
∎ Excellent IT skills; Relevant experience in graphics design, Video Editing, Designing, report writing, and documentation will be given priority;
∎ Working proficiency in photography and videography;
∎ Demonstrable skills and experience in effective media relations;
∎ A demonstrable understanding of NGO media/advocacy work in the context of development;
∎ Energetic, outgoing and vibrant person to drive day-to-day communication of PRAAN in an enthusiastic and innovative way;
∎ Demonstrated experience in developing digital campaigns using digital media tools like Canva, Adobe Illustrator for content creation and dissemination;
∎ Strong coordination/teamwork skills both within and across teams.
∎ Ability to manage a complex and varied work load and to work under pressure - Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary: Tk. 30000 - 34000 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 7 Apr 2023

Company Information:
∎ 25 Mar 2023
∎ Participatory Research Action Network- PRAAN
∎ Address : House 187, Road 10, New Housing Estate, Maijdee, Noakhali-3800, Noakhali Sadar Upazila, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh
∎ Web : https://pranbd.org/
∎ Business : PRAAN is a non-governmental, non-partisan policy research and advocacy organization that was established in 2004 by some innovative and enthusiastic social and human rights activists. The organization has been working to find alternatives for development that will strengthen people`s initiative by promoting participatory governance processes, strengthening civil society groups, and linking research to policy practices, and building community to strengthen resilience among people and systems. PRAAN`s strategically important activities focus on overcoming the structural causes and consequences of poverty and injustice, which in turn contribute to the dignified, sustainable, and equitable improvement of life for the disadvantaged population of Bangladesh through the promotion of resilient livelihoods, agroecology, protecting and promoting rights, democratization, and accountable public services.

Category: NGO/Development

: To apply for this role, please send your CV with a cover letter to the Chief Executive. Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected] with 'Media & Communication Officer' in the subject line. Only applications sent in the required format will be considered. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Source: bdjobs.com

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