Senior Specialist, Knowledge Management & Communications; Climate Change Programme (Contractual)
Job Description
Title: Senior Specialist, Knowledge Management & Communications; Climate Change Programme (Contractual)
Company Name: BRAC
Vacancy: --
Location: Dhaka
Experience:
∎ At least 7 years
Published: 23 May 2024
Education:
∎ Masters in Development Studies/Environmental Science/ Management/Social Science Discipline or from any recognised university.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 07 years of work experience. Should majorly include experience in the field of Climate Change or in relevant field.
∎ Planning and coordinating assigned tasks.
∎ Interpersonal Communication.
∎ Conversant in analytical writing for a development/non-profit organisation, on economic and social issues, change communications, public affairs or other related field within the international development sectors.
∎ Demonstrable experience of communication mastery, from concepts to campaigns.
∎ Sound knowledge and working experience of different communication tools and platforms
∎ Up-to-date knowledge on Climate Change issues.
∎ Excellent computer and relevant technical skills on communication and advocacy material development (including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop etc)
∎ Fluency in English and Bengali, with excellent public speaking skills and a passion for writing and content development.
∎ In-depth empirical and analytical understanding on key development issues in the context of urban and rural Bangladesh.
∎ Minimum 07 years of work experience. Should majorly include experience in the field of Climate Change or in relevant field.
∎ Planning and coordinating assigned tasks.
∎ Interpersonal Communication.
∎ Conversant in analytical writing for a development/non-profit organisation, on economic and social issues, change communications, public affairs or other related field within the international development sectors.
∎ Demonstrable experience of communication mastery, from concepts to campaigns.
∎ Sound knowledge and working experience of different communication tools and platforms
∎ Up-to-date knowledge on Climate Change issues.
∎ Excellent computer and relevant technical skills on communication and advocacy material development (including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop etc)
∎ Fluency in English and Bengali, with excellent public speaking skills and a passion for writing and content development.
∎ In-depth empirical and analytical understanding on key development issues in the context of urban and rural Bangladesh.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Contribute to develop knowledge management strategy and framework.
∎ Contribute in the strategic planning and design.
∎ Create collaborative tools to facilitate sharing of ideas that are of use to colleagues and other programmes.
∎ Establish and maintain processes to ensure knowledge management efforts are shaping strategy and informing decision-making.
∎ Draft and edit strategic documents of the Climate Change Programme, and prepare strategic position papers or analytical reports.
∎ Contribute in the design and guide in developing a communication strategy and the preparation of knowledge products related to Climate Change initiatives by BRAC and others as relevant.
∎ Explore options and contribute in the designing and planning of implementing actions to promote climate resilient solutions under the Programme.
∎ Coordinate and organise technical events, meetings, dialogues for strategic positioning and better visibility of BRAC in Climate Change discourse.
∎ Prepare and disseminate newsletter on global, national and project related news on climate change and other important issues.
∎ Liaising with national, international, government and private sector entities to represent BRAC at the national and international levels, and to build network and partnerships.
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
∎ The BRAC Climate Change Programme (CCP) supports communities to develop their capacity to adapt to climate change and improve their resilience to climate change, as well as supporting communities and organisations to reduce their climate change impact. Eager to make a difference and help communities to tackle climate change? Work with us to protect resources, improving quality of life and raise awareness, while providing people with access to the tools and knowledge to adapt and respond to adverse climatic impacts and adopt sustainable practices. Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
∎ Location: Head Office
∎ JOB PURPOSE: Capturing and sharing knowledge, and disseminating information about major progress and results of the Programme; develop climate change knowledge products and dissemination of organisational CCA related activities; contribute to fund raising efforts; and support “Mainstreaming Climate Change at BRAC”.
∎ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
∎ Contribute to develop knowledge management strategy and framework.
∎ Contribute in the strategic planning and design.
∎ Create collaborative tools to facilitate sharing of ideas that are of use to colleagues and other programmes.
∎ Establish and maintain processes to ensure knowledge management efforts are shaping strategy and informing decision-making.
∎ Draft and edit strategic documents of the Climate Change Programme, and prepare strategic position papers or analytical reports.
∎ Contribute in the design and guide in developing a communication strategy and the preparation of knowledge products related to Climate Change initiatives by BRAC and others as relevant.
∎ Explore options and contribute in the designing and planning of implementing actions to promote climate resilient solutions under the Programme.
∎ Coordinate and organise technical events, meetings, dialogues for strategic positioning and better visibility of BRAC in Climate Change discourse.
∎ Prepare and disseminate newsletter on global, national and project related news on climate change and other important issues.
∎ Liaising with national, international, government and private sector entities to represent BRAC at the national and international levels, and to build network and partnerships.
∎ SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, and others as per policy.
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Dhaka
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Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
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∎ BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 2 Jun 2024
Category: NGO/Development
