We believe in the power and potential of every child. Globally we have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls to ensure that they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) is transforming itself to meet the enormous challenge everywhere we work to successfully deliver on our global ambitions and significantly impact childrenโs rights and gender equality in Bangladesh.
Plan has been working in Cox Bazar to respond to the Rohingya refugee influx since 24 September 2017 implementing the following key objectives: 1. Ensure girls and boys affected by the crisis are protected from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation through appropriate prevention and response interventions in line with minimum standards. 2. Reduce the transmission of disease from fees to mouth through the promotion of good hygiene practice and the reduction of health risks related to poor sanitation 3. Restore and increase access to safe quality and inclusive educational opportunities for refugee children and adolescents (girls and boys) affected by the Rohingya crisis.
We are dedicated and responsible to act on our core values and advance our organisational purpose- Advancing Childrenโs Rights and Equality for Girls demonstrate our commitments to stand for what is right.
We value and embrace diversity of skills, backgrounds and perspectives. We recognize that our work is best achieved by reinforcing our capacity in partnership. We are seeking bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to join Communication team.
The role:
Plan International Bangladesh is looking for a committed and passionate person who fits in the role of Communication & Advocacy Specialist. The scope includes;
- Lead collaborative and adaptive approaches to developing new yet effective communication tools.
- Generate content and visibility materials for project
- Monitor adherence to communication guidelines (such as logo, colors, templates, language etc.) and keep track of progress of communication strategy and action plan implementation.
- Identify, prioritize and select/finalize advocacy issue in coordination and consultation with consortium.
- Facilitating the partner organizations to maintain their social media presence and other digital media activities to profile their works through Planโs social media platforms.
- Work in multi-cultural environment, collaborating with consortium members and Planโs Programme team.
- Ensures that Plan Internationalโs global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility
What weโre looking for
We need a dynamic individual who has a degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Communications for Development or similar areas with 2 to 3 years post-qualifications experience in communication and related activities. The candidate needs to have significant experience in generating content for high quality communication, branding and campaign materials like case study, photo story, scripts for video, promotional materials, infographics, fact sheets, micro blog, web stories etc. In addition, proven experience to write clearly, concisely and persuasively in English and Banglaโ translating complex issues for a variety of audiences (e.g. policy-makers, general population, and young people) is also required. Demonstrated Knowledge on using modern communications channels and tools (e.g. media, digital media, blogs, web etc.) to maximum the impact of the organizational work will add value.
About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realise their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Its girls who are most affected. Plan Internationalโs new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach.
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Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.
Salary Package for this role is BDT. 86,870 to BDT. 97,730 monthly cost of the company along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, Festival Bonus, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.
Closing Date: 17th June 2023. Selected candidate will get initially one-year contract for this position and highly possibility for extension based on performance. Early submission is strongly encouraged as application collection and selection process will go simultaneously. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy. Selected candidates must be willing to join within very short notice.
Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.
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