Programme Assistant (Communication)_ Humanitarian & Resilience Programme

Job Description

Title: Programme Assistant (Communication)_ Humanitarian & Resilience Programme

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Baridhara)

Salary: Tk. 27381 - 27381 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Development Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication & Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science
• Bachelor/Honors

• At least 2 years

Essential Competencies:

• Experience in working with Communication, Publication, Media Relation & External Relations and Advocacy.

• Practical knowledge in Facilitation, Reporting & Documentation, Monitoring & Evaluation.

• Basic Photographic

• Excellent Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skills.

• Excellent in, Decision making, Conflict resolution, Leadership, Self-development.

• Problem-solving & Planning, analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to understand Strategic Management & Staff Management.

• Proven expertise and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Adobe Illustrator etc.

• Proficient in Microsoft office.

• Content management systems and social media platforms.

• Excellent speaking, listening, reading and writing skills both in English and Bengali

• Ability to work under pressure & managed workload effectively.

• Supportive, effective & good team player.

1. Project/Programme Implementation and produce quality photographs and videography for Islamic Relief Bangladesh - 65%

   • Capture high-quality photos and videos of assigned projects, documenting various phases and activities in the designated field locations.

   • Ability to frame shots and compose photos/videos that are visually engaging and align with the organization`s message and branding.

   • Capable of adding video subtitles into a Word document, including timestamps.

   • Expertise in using professional cameras, video equipment, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop).

   • Proficiency in editing photos and videos to enhance quality, add branding elements, and ensure professional output.

   • Ability to convey compelling stories through visuals, ensuring that photos and videos represent the project`s impact and purpose

   • Understanding of copyright laws, privacy issues, and ethical considerations when capturing and sharing media.

   • Maintain digital media archives, including photos and videos.

   • Facilitate the elaboration of projects related to Terms of Reference, Notes for Record, and other necessities.

   • Participate in team meetings and other events where necessary and take notes to prepare draft meeting minutes.

   • Support to ensure the travel arrangements, including preparing TAF, PR, Cash Advance, and so on for the programme team.

   • Preserve files of the individual beneficiaries and other necessary documents timely manner at the programme level.

   • Update relevant filing and documentation from time to time regularly.

   • Take approval of Purchase Requisition, Money Requisition, TAF, KYC, Beneficiaries list, and other relevant documents.

   • Prepare Material requisitions and process taking approval for the project and program.

   • Support in sending different documents and materials through courier to the field offices.

   • Keep tracking KYC and make an Excel sheet for that.

   • Keep track of various trainings of H&RP

   • Keep tracking of visitors to H&RP

   • Managing and keeping track of meetings of H&RP;

   • Collect significant case studies with associated photographs from field offices and prepare lesson-learning documents.

   • Oversee the program’s progress by visiting the field-level activities.

     Develop media and communication materials for Islamic Relief Bangladesh - 20%

   • Create innovative, high-quality designs and produce a variety of publication materials, including newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, stories, information packs, banners, billboards, posters, leaflets, and signboards based on EEGP projects, ensuring timely distribution to all stakeholders.

   • Develop and disseminate content for social media kits.

   • Write new web content for the Islamic Relief Bangladesh website.

   • Maintain an active and engaging presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, while generating creative ideas to expand reach and engage a broader audience through effective use of social media.

   • Ensure brand visibility of Islamic Relief Bangladesh by incorporating the organizational logo into all publications and visibility materials.

   • Ability to conceptualize, design, and implement major information campaigns.

   • Build a strong rapport with the media to showcase IR activities and maintain an updated media database.

   • Showcase the ability to use photos, videos, and text to inform and engage both local and international audiences.

   Play a key role in raising awareness and securing support for Islamic Relief Bangladesh - 10%

   • Build and maintain excellent relationships with relevant journalists and broadcasters in the country.

   • Support advocacy work and the campaigns of Islamic Relief.

   • Effectively liaise/network with a group of core media personnel and journalists with the objective of developing and encouraging partnerships between the country office and media houses for media and advocacy support.

   • Support Islamic Relief to establish purposeful relationships and liaisons with government institutions, research organizations, academicians, like-minded organizations, and other NGOs, to develop potential advocacy coalitions and represent Islamic Relief Bangladesh in different campaigns and forums as and when required.

   • Identify advocacy and communications focal persons within the organization and PNGOs and regularly share all communications and advocacy-related interventions with them.

     Others- 5%

   • Participate & be involved with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization, etc.) activities.

   • 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 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.

Mobile bill, Tour allowance/Per-diem, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB), Festival Bonus, Long Service Awards, Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity) and Gratuity, etc.