Programme Officer - Sponsorship and Communication

Job Description

Title: Programme Officer - Sponsorship and Communication

Company Name: Muslim Hands International

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 30 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 75000 - 79000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2025-12-09

Application Deadline: 2025-12-22

Education:

• Masters

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Media and Communication studies, Languages, Social Sciences, Sociology or related fields.

• Age At most 30 years

Experience:

A minimum of 4 years’ working experience in Sponsorship program, especially on humanitarian/charity fund and/or working on Communication or related areas with NGOs/INGOs.

Knowledge of integrated development approaches, particularly in areas like education, healthcare, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and livelihood support.

Language:

Excellent communication skills and fluency in the English language, both written and oral.

Other Skills and Knowledge:

Age limit at most 30.

• 70% Field visit required for the position holders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva Design, Other Artificial Intelligence App/ Software.
• Knowledge on Illustration, Video Editing and photo editing.
• Knowledge on Photography and Videography.
• Knowledge of data collection tools and reporting methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Thorough understanding of humanitarian/emergency issues and contexts.
• Any other task assigned by the authority

Gender Equality Commitments:

MHI Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information and provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance. We respect beneficiaries' women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status and value and respect all cultures.

Safeguarding Commitments:

The appointee must perform his/her duties in accordance with the Muslim Hands International. Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy and remain alert and responsive to any child and adult. safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

Organization Overview:

Muslim Hands International is a non-profit organization providing humanitarian aid and sustainable development worldwide. In Bangladesh, it focuses on education, health, WASH, livelihoods, food security, and emergency relief, supporting vulnerable populations regardless of race, religion, or gender. It offers sponsorship programs for disadvantaged children, including education, meals, and health services.

Position Overview:

The Sponsorship and Communications Officer supports the sponsorship unit by implementing field-level operations in line with Muslim Hands International’s policies. They develop communication strategies, create publicity materials, manage inquiries, and coordinate events. The officer also supports thematic program implementation and works under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

Sponsorship:

• Identify Registered Beneficiaries (RB) in MHIBD areas and support supervisors with accurate data preparation.

• Ensure timely submission of RB correspondence and collection of stories, reports, case studies and annual updates.

• Distribute reports promptly and prepare festival greetings, PRs, case studies, success stories and feedback reports.

• Support monthly and annual narrative/statistical reporting and provide beneficiary information as needed.

• Assist in developing project documents (PP, MoU, MoA, CP/CN) and collaborate with partners on project development, implementation, programmatic and financial monitoring, and evaluation.

• Manage sponsorship data, ensure proper use of information systems and maintain accurate documentation.

• Respond to child protection concerns, support safeguarding mechanisms, ensure SOP/MoV compliance and monitor child safety and project activities.

• Maintain secure filing systems and all sponsorship records.

• Support other program tasks as assigned.

Communication:

• Design and implement audience-focused communication strategies.

• Lead media outreach, manage press engagements and respond effectively to inquiries.

• Oversee production of communication materials including audiovisual content, publications, press releases, website material, annual reports, speeches and promotional items.

• Manage public information resources and ensure accessible networks.

• Build media and stakeholder relationships, support brand-building activities and organize promotional events.

• Develop social media plans, produce content, and manage all platforms.

• Track media coverage, compile analytics, handle communication-related disputes and report issues to the supervisor.

Additional job responsibilities

The aforementioned list of activities and responsibilities is not all-inclusive, and the role holder may be asked to perform additional responsibilities that are reasonableness of the individual's level of expertise and experience.

Competencies

     Professionalism:

• Knowledge regarding multiple aspects of communication and sponsorship.

• Ability to address a range of issues in the context of sponsorship action, public perceptions and regional circumstances.

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

• Being able to quickly evaluate and incorporate a variety of data from a range of sources.

• The capacity to establish relationships and handle delicate circumstances with target audiences in a diplomatic manner.

• Capacity to develop a range of clear, succinct written and visual communications materials.

• Diligent and effective in keeping promises, adhering to schedules, and producing outcomes.

• Driven by professional rather than personal interests; demonstrates tenacity in the face of adversity or hardship.

• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring equal participation in all areas of work.

Communications:

• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing, listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately.

• Exhibits enthusiasm for engaging in two-way conversation and clarifies things with concerns.

• Adjusts terminologies, language, technique and structure to the target audience.

• Demonstrates transparency in information sharing and public awareness.

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

• Seek feedback by sincerely appreciating the thoughts and experience of others.

• Prioritize the team's agenda before one's own.

• Supports and complies with the ultimate group decision, even though it may not fully represent one's own position.

• Accepts joint accountability for team setbacks and shares credit for team triumphs.

Planning and organizing:

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.

• Adjusts priorities as required, allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing tasks, risks are anticipated.

• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. 

Accountability:

• Takes full responsibility for all tasks and keeps promises.

• Fulfills deadlines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards while delivering outputs for which one is accountable.

• Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and guidelines.

• Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments.

• Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Creativity:

• Actively works to enhance services or programs.

• Provides innovative and unique solutions to mitigates programmatic tasks.
  Encourages and convinces people to think about novel concepts.

• Prudently assumes risk when pursuing new and unusual concepts.

• Thinks “outside the box”, takes an interest in creative ideas and innovative approaches to doing things.