Senior Manager, RDM Project Communications
Job Description
Title: Senior Manager, RDM Project Communications
Company Name: icddr,b
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, English or other relevant field;
Experience Requirements:
∎ 6 to 8 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ This position will be responsible to Plan, organise and monitor content development and exposure to graphic design for internal and external communication; monitor media activities; and compile and update project related information WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF effectively utilising communication platforms for creating awareness and strengthening icddr,b image WITHIN the guidelines of organizational communication strategy; donor communication strategy; and organisational values and guidelines.
∎ Planning and Controlling: Lead the implementation of the Communications Strategy of USAID's RDM and advise the team on technical matters regarding communication issues based on professional observations and assessment; Derive implications for internal communication and media management; Prepare annual communication plan and actively support development of annual project work plan; Identify focus areas; Cascade goals to team; Contribute during weekly review meetings (e.g. identify areas of improvement, challenges, gaps, focus areas) with team; Monitor adherence to deliverable timelines in order to effectively plan and implement the communication strategy under the project.
∎ Media Management: Analyse the health media environment to identify trends related to coverage of public health and research themes relevant to the project; Update researchers on such trends and potential areas of coverage for icddr,b; Identify opportunities for placing stories in different magazines, newspapers etc.; Coordinate with Central Media Manager to organize journalists orientation; network and build relationship with media representatives (e.g. editors of health magazines, news reporters); generate interest in media on recent developments and latest research activities at icddr,b; reach media houses for project stories to be published / printed / covered on air / TV shows etc.; Coordinate visits and interactions between researchers and mass media; Validate media stories for accuracy of facts and information in order to effectively create awareness of icddr,b and project research activities.
∎ Content & Graphic Development: Coordinate to initiate requisition for preparing communication material for research, advocacy or dissemination; Determine communication plan with internal customer (e.g. context, audience pulse); Identify different modes and channels of communication for maximum impact; Allocate work to team; Guide team to seek information from respondents; Intervene to expedite process; Monitor adherence to communication guidelines (e.g. logo, colours, templates, language); Integrate content with graphic design and prepare collaterals (e.g. flyer, posters, fact sheets, booklet); Collaborate with project partners and donors to jointly organise seminars; Lead development of the quarterly and annual project reports; Make editorial corrections to the project reports, briefs, articles; Take the lead to periodically update the project website and its management; Take the lead to prepare high-quality print and electronic communications products that translate complex messages and technical information into understandable, meaningful messages maintaining both organizational and donor compliance in order to efficiently develop content and design for maximum communication impact.
∎ Institutional Communication: Collaborate with HR, Finance, RA, Centres etc. to secure confidential information relevant for the project; Update information periodically and prior to any external communication; Fill-up nomination forms for international awards and memberships; Secure approvals from Director - Communication and ED; Provide institutional information to collaboration partners and donors (e.g. WHO, USAID) for renewal of contracts in order to provide updated institutional information for external dissemination.
∎ Branding & Visibility Management: Coordinate with Central Communication team to implement project branding/ marking plans as assigned; contribute to policies and procedures for USAID and icddr,b communications and outreach in order to ensure project branding and visibility at desired level.
∎ Administration Management: Support development of communication budget for financial and non-financial resources with Office Manager; Review expense reports for accuracy; Suggests for re-allocation of budget, if required; Escalate deviations to Chief of Party and Technical Coordinator; Screen printing companies and vendors on quality and cost and recommend for selection; Determine quality standards for outputs; Assign work to printers based on expected quality, cost and urgency; Discuss service levels and performance issues with vendors in order to run smooth administration activities to support the Communications activities under the project.
Additional Requirements:
∎ 6-8 years of experience in content development with exposure to graphic design. Experience in working with USAID or USAID supported projects, knowledge about USAID programs, branding and marking requirements will be considered as added advantage.
∎ Media Management and Planning
∎ Graphic Designing Skills
∎ Branding Concepts and Mechanisms
∎ Communication Principles and Tools
∎ Agency and Promotion Campaign Management Skills
∎ Fund Raising Principles and Processes
∎ Budgeting and Cost Management Skills
∎ iT Systems and standard Applications
∎ Domain Knowledge
∎ Organizational and Financial Awareness
∎ Drive for Results
∎ Innovative ThinkingCollaborative Communication
∎ Building Effective Teams
Salary:
∎ Annual Tk. 2,000,810/ -inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits.
Application Deadline: October 21, 2019
Company Information:
∎ icddr,b
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 21st Oct 2019
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