Officer - Communications
Job Description
Title: Officer - Communications
Company Name: International Development Enterprises (iDE)
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ iDE is an international NGO with over 40 years of experience in designing and delivering market-based anti-poverty programs in 11 countries. We are a world leader in making markets work for the poor as well as the longest-established market development specialist NGO in Bangladesh. iDE believes that markets can be a powerful force for improving smallholder prosperity by creating income and livelihood opportunities for poor rural households. iDE Bangladesh currently has eight projects in Agricultural Markets, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Access to Finance with a focus on women`s economic empowerment and climate-smart technologies.
∎ We are seeking a dedicated Officer for our Communications & Knowledge Management department. This role requires an energetic and detail-oriented person who can manage multiple tasks. This individual is a team player with an entrepreneurial spirit, is willing to learn, and can manage multiple tasks while adapting to shifting priorities.
∎ This individual will assist with communications tasks including, but not limited to: high-quality graphic design, writing and editing, photo and video production and editing, social media content management, basic video editing, maintaining and fostering media relations, digital asset management, event coordination, archiving and managing knowledge products and other support tasks as assigned.
∎ Reporting Line: Specialist Communication & Knowledge Management
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The responsibilities of the Officer-Communications will include but are not limited to the descriptions below-
∎ Photo, Video and Graphics:
∎ Edit and format photos and videos for digital media, adhering to IDE guidelines using Canva or Adobe products, including but not limited to Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.
∎ Fluent Photography and videography skills to conduct training and take photos/videos in events and field
∎ Digital asset management, including cameras and any other equipment
∎ Archiving all digital products
∎ Working knowledge of G suite and its various applications
∎ Knowledge Management:
∎ Coordinate with project focals to write, format and compile success stories, project and organizational reports
∎ Write Photo captions
∎ Copy editing
∎ Develop Press releases and media advisories
∎ Archive iDE Knowledge products
∎ Social Media:
∎ Promote iDE projects and organizational content & media coverage on iDE's Social Media channels
∎ Create and coordinate content for social media campaigns and observances
∎ Source content from staff around the country and at events.
∎ Social media planning, research, reporting, and coordination as assigned
∎ Events:
∎ Promote iDE by organizing and supporting various events
∎ Facilitate the enlistment of vendors and coordinate in organizing said events
∎ Design content and graphics for events
∎ Promote events externally and internally through various channels
∎ Media Relations:
∎ Compile and update media contact lists
∎ Identify and research opportunities to share iDE stories with relevant journalists and media outlets
∎ Press release/media advisory writing, editing, distribution, and media outreach
∎ Media interview scheduling and coordination of photo/video shoots
∎ General Organizational and Administrative Support:
∎ Attend and participate in meetings as required
∎ Format PowerPoint presentation template for other units as needed
∎ Report preparation for meetings and presentations
∎ Event planning and coordination
Additional Requirements:
∎ Work Experience:
∎ Minimum of 3-years relevant experience in a communications role.
∎ Experience working at an INGO/NGO will be highly preferred.
∎ Technical Skills:
∎ Proven Knowledge of using graphic design and video editing software (Illustrator/Photoshop/After Effects/Canva)
∎ Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
∎ Personal Skills:
∎ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
∎ Self-motivated, energetic and team player
∎ Good analytical and problem-solving skills
∎ Good time management and organizational skills.
∎ Good time management and organizational skills.
∎ Ability to work with various national and international team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions, and remote rural settings
∎ Physical and Language Skills:
∎ Ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural context
∎ Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Bangla including ability to present coherent and convincing messages to different audiences
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 3 Oct 2023
Company Information:
∎ 24 Sep 2023
∎ International Development Enterprises (iDE)
∎ Business : iDE is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) headquartered in Denver, Colorado USA and operating in 11 countries around the world, including Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, iDE has been working since 1984, registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGO AB), registration number 173 dated 27th April, 1984. iDE is currently working in 27 Districts and 123 Upazilas on a wide variety of thematic areas including Food Security, Nutrition, WASH, Agriculture, Market Systems Development, Women Economic Empowerment. iDE Bangladesh is supported by USAID, SIDA, Unicef, DFID, the European Commission and other multilateral donors working in in the country.
Category: NGO/Development
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