UNV Judicial Reform Communications Specialist

Volunteering Legal Communications & PR

Overview

Support UNDP's initiative in promoting judicial reforms through effective communication

You have:

• Strong understanding of legal frameworks in Bangladesh, particularly judicial reforms, governance, and human rights.
• Excellent writing and communication skill both in English and Bangla, with the ability to translate legal concepts into accessible content.
• Experience in digital media management, including social media, content creation, and online campaigns.
• Established connections with law reporters and legal correspondents in Bangladesh.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The UNDP Bangladesh Communications Unit is seeking a highly motivated UN Volunteer with a background in law, strong digital media skills, and an established networks with legal reporters. The ideal candidate will support UNDP’s initiative in promoting judicial reforms in Bangladesh by ensuring effective communication on legal and governance issues by working with the Supreme Court and selected courts in Bangladesh on effective public communication regarding justice reform. The candidate will support the Supreme Court and UNDP in effectively using media platforms, including social media, print and television/ radio to communicate on justice reform steps. The candidate tailors communications to the recipients including youth and student groups.

• Supporting UNDP’s initiative in promoting judicial reforms by developing communication materials for social media • Assisting in the development of awareness campaigns on judicial reforms • Providing legal insights to ensure accuracy in the Supreme Court’s’ and UNDP’s communications on judicial reforms and governance. • Developing and maintaining relationships with law reporters and legal correspondents to enhance media coverage of judicial reforms • Managing digital communication efforts related to judicial reforms, including social media campaigns, blog posts, and infographics • Monitoring legal trends in traditional and digital media, providing analysis and strategic recommendations • Supporting the production of multimedia content (videos, podcasts, and social media posts) to simplify complex judicial topics. • Collaborating with the Supreme Court, government agencies, legal aid organizations, and civil society groups to promote UNDP’s judicial reform initiatives.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• Strong understanding of legal frameworks in Bangladesh, particularly judicial reforms, governance, and human rights. • Excellent writing and communication skill both in English and Bangla, with the ability to translate legal concepts into accessible content. • Experience in digital media management, including social media, content creation, and online campaigns. • Established connections with law reporters and legal correspondents in Bangladesh • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh along the Buriganga River. 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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