Advocacy and Communications Officer

Job Description

Title: Advocacy and Communications Officer

Company Name: DALIT

Vacancy: 1

Location: Khulna (Dacope)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 15 May 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS) in Communications, Development Studies, Journalism, Political Science
∎ Master’s degree in Communications, Development Studies, Journalism, Political Science, or relevant field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years of experience in advocacy, communications, or campaigning in the development or human rights sector.
∎ Experience working on social justice, gender equality, civic engagement, or governance reform projects.
∎ Prior experience engaging media and designing rights-based communication tools for marginalized audiences.
∎ Strong writing, storytelling, and editing skills in Bangla and English.
∎ Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, impactful messages.
∎ Proficiency in designing digital content using tools such as Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar platforms.
∎ Experience with community mobilization and participatory communication methods.
∎ Excellent public speaking, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and adapt messaging to sensitive sociopolitical contexts.

Experience::
∎ At least 5 years of experience in advocacy, communications, or campaigning in the development or human rights sector.
∎ Experience working on social justice, gender equality, civic engagement, or governance reform projects.
∎ Prior experience engaging media and designing rights-based communication tools for marginalized audiences.
∎ Strong writing, storytelling, and editing skills in Bangla and English.
∎ Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, impactful messages.
∎ Proficiency in designing digital content using tools such as Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar platforms.
∎ Experience with community mobilization and participatory communication methods.
∎ Excellent public speaking, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and adapt messaging to sensitive sociopolitical contexts.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead development of an advocacy strategy focused on civic engagement, gender-responsive governance, and Dalit inclusion.
∎ Facilitate stakeholder alignment workshops, annual advocacy forums, and dialogues with government bodies.
∎ Oversee development and dissemination of policy briefs on civic participation and inclusion.
∎ Coordinate the Model Union initiative’s policy component and the evidence-based advocacy derived from community engagement and research.
∎ Design and implement multi-platform communication campaigns to promote active citizenship, inclusive governance, and gender equality.
∎ Ensure messaging is culturally sensitive, accessible, and aligned with the realities of Dalit and marginalized communities.
∎ Produce visually engaging content including posters, social media content, brochures, community theatre scripts, and digital storytelling materials.
∎ Build and manage relationships with local and national media outlets to amplify community voices and policy asks.
∎ Facilitate media coverage of public events including courtyard meetings, dialogues, and youth committee activities.
∎ Support youth and community representatives in preparing for media interactions and public forums.
∎ Provide communications input in the development and rollout of a mobile grievance redressal application.
∎ Strengthen the digital presence of the project through timely updates on DALIT’s website, social media, and partner platforms.
∎ Ensure that civic education materials are digitized and accessible to remote communities.
∎ Train Civic Engagement Youth Committee members on strategic communication, media interaction, and advocacy messaging.
∎ Support interns in communication and advocacy projects that amplify community innovation.
∎ Track progress of advocacy and communications outputs and outcomes; contribute to donor reports and project documentation.
∎ Document success stories, human-interest narratives, and community voices for publication and reporting.
∎ The Advocacy and Communications Officer will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of all advocacy, public engagement, and communications activities across the project. S/he will ensure inclusive messaging, foster partnerships with media and civil society actors, and facilitate dialogue between citizens and government actors to promote policy inclusion and systemic accountability.
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∎ Stationed in Khulna with frequent travel to field areas (Bajua, Banishanta, Loudobe).
∎ May require working flexible hours, including weekends or evenings during campaign events and dialogues.
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∎ Project Duration: 2 Years (Full-time)
∎ Project Title: Together for Tomorrow: Enhancing Cooperation for Social Sustainability
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Compensation & Other Benefits:

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Khulna (Dacope)

Read Before Apply: Interested candidates are invited to apply with a CV (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter highlighting their suitability and experience for the position. Email your application to career.dalit@gmail.com by May 25, 2025. Please mention "Application for Advocacy and Communications Officer - Inclusive Civic Engagement Project" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women and candidates from Dalit or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Any kind of persuasion will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. Organizational Background: DALIT is a rights-based development organization working to empower Dalit and other marginalized communities in Bangladesh. With a strong commitment to social inclusion, DALIT promotes civic rights, education, gender equality, and access to services. This new initiative strengthens civic engagement, governance participation, and collaboration between citizens, civil society, and government authorities, especially for the most excluded. Address: DALIT, 37/1, Kedarnath Road, Moheshwarpasha, KUET, Daulatpur, Khulna-9203

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email career.dalit@gmail.com

Company Information:
∎ DALIT
∎ 37/1 Kedarnath Road, Moheshwarpasha, KUET, Daulatpur, Khulna-9203
∎ Dalit is a non governmental organization working since 1998 for empowering and mainstreaming dalit and other marginalized communities in the southwest part of Bangladesh. Through its programs and projects, Dalit provides a range of rights-based services to them through a holistic approach. In particular for children/adolescents, it organizes non formal pre-school and tuition education centres, awareness programs on rights/health and hygiene, vocational trainings.

Address::
∎ 37/1 Kedarnath Road, Moheshwarpasha, KUET, Daulatpur, Khulna-9203
∎ Dalit is a non governmental organization working since 1998 for empowering and mainstreaming dalit and other marginalized communities in the southwest part of Bangladesh. Through its programs and projects, Dalit provides a range of rights-based services to them through a holistic approach. In particular for children/adolescents, it organizes non formal pre-school and tuition education centres, awareness programs on rights/health and hygiene, vocational trainings.

Application Deadline: 25 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development