Communications Officer

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support UNFPA's communications initiatives in Bangladesh

You have:

• Relevant professional experience in communications or journalism is essential.
• Excellent writing skills in English are essential along with a proven track record of producing high quality written materials.
• Proficiency in computer applications and excellent grasp of social media tools and platforms is essential.
• Expertise in Communications (English writing, articulating and editing), Arts & Design and Photography/Videography.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural environments.
• Experience of working in communications within international development or in humanitarian situations is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Prior experience with the UN will be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Experience working with visual communications, graphics and layout will be an advantage but are not essential.

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNFPA Bangladesh maintains strong networks with a diverse array of donors and implementing partners, as well as a robust relationship with national and local media. This connectivity enables us to effectively promote UNFPA’s mandate, grounded in the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action, to a wide audience in Bangladesh.

UNFPA Bangladesh is seeking the services of an International UN Volunteer Specialist (IUNV) to support the Country Office’s (CO) Communications Team. The IUNV will work under the direct supervision of the Communications Specialist, and in close coordination with unit chiefs of technical teams.

The primary responsibility will be to contribute to written communications materials, including speeches, talking points, reports, and similar. In particular, the IUNV will be tasked to work closely with the Representative and Deputy Representative to draft speeches and talking points articulating key messages to support UNFPAs advocacy objectives in Bangladesh. The UNV will also contribute to the overall work of the communications team, which may include creating high-quality social media posts, human interest stories, press releases, infographics, fact sheets, and other communications materials. These materials will focus on promoting UNFPA’s operations in Bangladesh, covering sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender, adolescent and youth issues, humanitarian efforts, and population and development. The IUNV will also contribute to planning and executing communications and advocacy strategies and campaigns relevant to UNFPA’s mandate in Bangladesh.

The IUNV will be Dhaka based and will focus on UNFPA’s overall work in Bangladesh; this may include travel to, and work with, the UNFPA office in Cox’s Bazar focused on the Rohingya response. The International Volunteer is expected to bring a collaborative mindset to work in our creative, multicultural team environment. Key skills for success in this role include outstanding writing and editorial skills, the ability to efficiently produce content within tight deadlines, respect for diversity, and the capacity to adapt to working in different cultural contexts.

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Specialist, the International UNV Specialist-Communications will undertake the following tasks

● With guidance from Representative and Deputy Representative, and in coordination across thematic teams, take the lead on compiling technical inputs for the purpose of drafting speeches, talking points and other written materials for meetings and events.

● Lead the process of compiling inputs, drafting and editing UNFPA Bangladesh’s Annual Report, and other publications

● Support the development of communications tools such as brochures, infographics, fact- sheets, multi-media assets etc.

● Support the development and implementation of the UNFPA Bangladesh communications and advocacy strategy, including identification and execution of key annual priorities and communications/advocacy objectives

● Support the communications and advocacy officer in annual tracking and reporting of communications and advocacy impact, including tracking of social media reach

● Support planning of, and participate in, field missions to collect high-quality photographs and captivating human stories that highlight UNFPA’s work in Bangladesh, in line with identified annual communications and advocacy objectives

● Support the in-production of communications campaign materials in accordance with the CO’s communications plan and requests from the UNFPA Regional Office and Headquarters

● Support the planning and execution of events and meetings

● Support media/news monitoring as and when required.

● Support communications-related priority-based work, as and when required.

● Integrity Accountability ● Adaptability and Flexibility ● Commitment and Motivation ● Commitment to Continuous Learning ● Working with teams ● Communication ● Integrity ● Judgement and Decision-making ● Planning and Organizing ● Professionalism ● Respect for Diversity

:- ● Relevant professional experience in communications or journalism is essential. ● Excellent writing skills in English are essential along with a proven track record of producing high quality written materials. ● Proficiency in computer applications and excellent grasp of social media tools and platforms is essential. ● Expertise in Communications (English writing, articulating and editing), Arts & Design and Photography/Videography. ● Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural environments. ● Experience of working in communications within international development or in humanitarian situations is desirable. ● Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. ● Prior experience with the UN will be an advantage, but is not essential ● Experience working with visual communications, graphics and layout will be an advantage but are not essential.

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another. Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants.

The weather is tropical - hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March). Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.

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