Editorial Manager

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The position is responsible for managing the Signpost Digital Initiative in (Bangladesh and description of services provided, such as refugee response).

Highlights of Key Responsibilities

· Supervise the Signpost initiative in (Bangladesh).

· Prepare communication materials for social media pages including designing engaging content.

· Prepare content in (Rohingya and Bengali languages) for the Signpost website with accurate information related to assigned topics.

· Manage Signpost moderators and track their work plans using Trello

· Ensure timely response to queries and questions on social media.

· Share relevant, verified, and up-to-date information with Signpost moderators.

· Prepare tools of trend analysis and submit monthly reports.

· Follow the project work plan and ensure the targets are achieved.

· Communicate in English and preferably local languages with users.

· Run the digital platform to provide user-focused information in local languages through context-appropriate channels such as Social Media.

· Experience in trauma-informed communication approaches and management techniques that will help build trust with users.

· Ensure data-protection protocols to safeguard the confidentiality and protect those registered from potential protection risks, including violence, discrimination, or stigma.

· Ensure safety and security of documents/ assets handover to him/her for the assigned task.

· Follow organizational policies and guidelines provided to him/her during orientation

Qualifications

Experience and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Minimum 5 Years (Experience with NGO/INGO or for-profit organization in the field of digital communication and mass media)

· Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage information (report writing and presentations).

· Team players and has experience of managing field team(s).

· Excellent reporting/documenting and analytical skills

· Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities.

· Good presentation skills.

· Ability to meet short deadlines.

· Ability to work under pressure.

· Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator would be an asset.

· Knowledge of Zendesk or experience using a CMS would be an asset.

· Fluent, professional level speaking, reading, and writing (Bengali and Rohingya languages). At this level, applicant should have:

· The ability to speak using sufficient, structured and accurate vocabulary in formal conversation.

· The ability to use the language to satisfy professional needs.

· The ability to read and write at a normal speed and with almost complete comprehension of a variety of materials, unfamiliar subjects, styles and forms pertinent to the job needs.

Specific Educational Qualification

· Master’s in Sociology, Development Journalism, or Mass Communication

Professional Degree/ Certification

· NA

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified women professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?