Specialist- Communications & Knowledge Management
Job Description
Title: Specialist- Communications & Knowledge Management
Company Name: International Development Enterprises (iDE)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ At least Bachelor Degree in communications, media, international development or a related field.
Experience Requirements:
∎ 3 to 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Job Location: Dhaka with frequent field visits
∎ Reporting Line: Associate Director Programs
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The key responsibilities of the Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist will include the following:
∎ Key Roles and Responsibilities:
∎ Develop and oversee the implementation of an annual communications and knowledge management strategy
∎ The strategy should include a "learning agenda" and should be developed in coordination and consultation with appropriate Project Managers
∎ Assess current knowledge management practices followed by iDE in Bangladesh and globally
∎ Review what has been developed to date, and develop a digital inventory of existing KM products
∎ Develop specific knowledge products for the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned
∎ Actively and openly engage with Project Managers, Private Sector Partners and Technical Specialists to strengthen sector strategy
∎ Proactively engage with the various project teams to resolve challenges related to communications and knowledge management.
∎ Collaboratively plan and implement project activities through the preparation of multiyear and annual work plan in collaboration with Project Managers and field teams
∎ Maintain a communications calendar with key events, dates, and deadlines throughout the year.
∎ Identify print, electronic, and in-person vehicles to communicate with key audiences and increase project awareness and partnership opportunities
∎ Conduct regular evaluations of communications and knowledge management outcomes, and adjust the strategy as needed
∎ Facilitate and frame the strategic direction of the project in collaboration with Project Managers
∎ Assist the Field Team Leader and Field Technical Specialist in planning and implementation of communication and knowledge management strategy
∎ Reporting and Submissions:
∎ Assist Project Managers to submit timely donor reports on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis as determined in the contract
∎ Assist Project Managers to manage the contracting cycle and the required project documentation
∎ Present progress report and other reports on a regular basis, document the key learning & findings, ensure accurate and timely data entry into the database
∎ Create and update promotional materials, including one pager, brochures, presentations, case stories, etc.
∎ Other Responsibilities:
∎ Actively follow and engage with our Global Comms Team and other countries and other Bangladesh programs for stronger network connections
∎ Actively learn and develop skills related to online platforms used by iDE including but not limited to: Salesforce, Smartsheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets
∎ Maintain use of online platforms for sharing reports, documents and data
∎ Represent iDE at external events and meetings as agreed with supervisor
∎ Participate in all relevant meetings and workshops
∎ Undertake additional tasks subject to workload and skill sets such as photography, cross-project trainings and evaluations
Additional Requirements:
∎ Work Experience:
∎ At least 3-5 years' experience in the communications field, planning, writing, editing, and producing communications through a variety of print and online media
∎ Prior knowledge in the WASH and Ag sector is a plus
∎ Experience managing websites and social media
∎ Photography and/or video production skills preferred.
∎ Experience with webinars and online learning platforms. Adobe Connect experience is a plus.
∎ Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Premiere). Graphic design experience a plus
∎ Personal Skills:
∎ Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
∎ Ability to work with various national and international team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions
∎ Ability to interact and collaborate with a broad range of public and private sector and NGO partners
∎ Physical Ability and Mindset:
∎ Ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural contexts
∎ Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to convey messages through clear and concise writing.
∎ Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, email and the internet
∎ Familiarity with internet based software systems such as Google App
∎ Excellent presentation design skills with visual graphic for targeted audiences
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 1 Jan 2022
Company Information:
∎ 20 Dec 2021
∎ International Development Enterprises (iDE)
∎ Business : iDE is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) headquartered in Denver, Colorado USA and operating in 11 countries around the world, including Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, iDE has been working since 1984, registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGO AB), registration number 173 dated 27th April, 1984. iDE is currently working in 27 Districts and 123 Upazilas on a wide variety of thematic areas including Food Security, Nutrition, WASH, Agriculture, Market Systems Development, Women Economic Empowerment. iDE Bangladesh is supported by USAID, SIDA, Unicef, DFID, the European Commission and other multilateral donors working in in the country.
Category: NGO/Development
