Specialist, Communications and Knowledge Management; Safeguarding

Job Description

Title: Specialist, Communications and Knowledge Management; Safeguarding

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Healthcare/Lifestyle product, Healthcare Startup

• Masters

Master’s degree from a recognised university/institution on any relevant discipline.

• At least 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Healthcare/Lifestyle product, Healthcare Startup

• Strong knowledge of social and behavioral change communication.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage social media and web platforms for communication and branding.

• Good understanding of safeguarding issues, policies, and priorities, with skills in developing communication materials and leading campaigns.

• Willingness to travel frequently anywhere in Bangladesh.

• Minimum 4 years of work experience in the development sector.

Job Purpose

The Specialist will plan and execute safeguarding communication and knowledge management initiatives across BRAC, including developing IEC/BCC materials and awareness campaigns. This role also involves building strong engagement on safeguarding issues, promoting accountability and protection, and ensuring alignment BRAC’s communication strategy and safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead safeguarding awareness campaigns digitally and across the field locations through BRAC’s communication channels.

• Develop Information, Education and Communication (IEC) / Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) materials for staff, volunteers, participants, and communities.

• Prepare and disseminate annual and periodic reports on safeguarding and, implement the annual communication plans accordingly.

• Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of communication materials by conducting field visits and follow ups.

• Maintain accurate documentation and records of safeguarding communication activities, including reports, meeting notes, risk assessments, and follow-up sessions.

• Ensure all safeguarding communication activities follow BRAC’s guidelines and communication framework.

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.

Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility, and others as per policy.