Strategic Program & Communications Manager
Job Description
Title: Strategic Program & Communications Manager
Company Name: Counterpart International
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Graduate/post-graduation preferably in social science i.e. Media Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, Anthropology, Public Policy, Social Welfare, Gender Studies etc. O/A level background/high score in IELTS is an asset.
Experience Requirements:
∎ 8 to 10 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Title: Strategic Program & Communications Manager
∎ Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ Practice Area: Programs
∎ Reporting to: COP
∎ Grade:
∎ Date: Immediate
∎ Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world`s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures. For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.Counterpart.org
∎ Job Profile:
∎ Counterpart International is seeking a Strategic Program and Communications Manager for its USAID-funded Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) activity. This is a full-time position based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This position will report to the Chief of Party. The PAR activity supports the creation of a more inclusive, resilient, and evidence-driven Bangladeshi civil society. The project`s goal is to provide civil society with the skills, technology, financial resources, and connections to global networks that will enable it to work in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) to advance good governance.
∎ The Strategic Program and Communications Manager manages the project`s programs and communications in close coordination with project sub-grantees and the internal PAR team. S/he
∎ will be responsible for developing creative, innovative, and effective programmatic and communications approaches to maximize PAR`s impact. Her/his role will also include providing technical assistance and support for national level engagement, citizen-led policy advocacy, capacity building, and knowledge management. S/he will contribute to PAR and local partner monitoring & evaluation and learning efforts. S/he will work closely with other PAR and headquarters staff, local and national media and civil society organizations to oversee strategic public outreach, public relations, and effective media communications and relations. The ideal candidate must have in-depth knowledge of civil society activities in Bangladesh and a demonstrated interest in issues related to democracy, governance, and rights.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Bring a strong technical focus to PAR's advocacy work and develop new ways of doing things to successfully meet and/or exceed activity goals.
∎ Oversee program implementation in target communities.
∎ Manage strategic communications and the development of all program deliverables, including print and electronic communications materials, program reports, weekly highlights, press releases, infographics and success stories.
∎ Provide technical assistance and guidance to civil society organizations to support their advocacy, public outreach, and media communications and relations.
∎ Conduct high level engagement to improve the GOB's engagement with civil society.
∎ Build strong collaborative relationships with media, rights groups, and social media influencers.
∎ Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
∎ Work closely with CSO/CBOs/consortium members to integrate lesson learned and best practices.
∎ Liaise with the DCOP and relevant team for strictly follow-up policies and procedures of CPI and maintain donor compliance.
∎ Other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 8-10 years of working experience with media/governance/rights program preferably under USAID or any bilateral donors.
∎ Must have prior experience managing programs and/or communications in partnership and collaboration with the government and CSO/CBOs
∎ Strong understanding of the political and civic landscape and social dynamics in Bangladesh.
∎ Proven skills to contribute program, grants, operations and learning team.
∎ Strong networking and persuasion skills.
∎ Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under strict deadlines.
∎ Ability to inspire others through personal commitment to and passion for society and rights.
∎ Excellent proficiency in English language, MS office suite and other office tools.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 10 Jan 2024
Company Information:
∎ 11 Dec 2023
∎ Counterpart International
Category: Media/Advertisement/Event Mgt.
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Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 10th Jan 2024
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