Communication Officer

Job Description

Title: Communication Officer

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 20 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized higher institution.
∎ Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications/Journalism or equivalent

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum two years of experience working in communications and/or media field
∎ Excellent understanding of photo editing/graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
∎ Proficient in video editing
∎ Strong written and verbal communication skills
∎ Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
∎ Empathetic, creative, and out-of-the-box thinker. Up to 50% field visit expected.
∎ Experience working in the non-profit or development sector
∎ Knowledge of humanitarian issues and development work
∎ Familiarity with World Vision's mission and operations
∎ Ability to speak the local dialect of Cox's Bazar and the Rohingya people
∎ Event management skills
∎ Experience with data compilation and reporting
∎ Experience with media engagement
∎ Minimum two years of experience working in communications and/or media field
∎ Excellent understanding of photo editing/graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
∎ Proficient in video editing
∎ Strong written and verbal communication skills
∎ Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
∎ Empathetic, creative, and out-of-the-box thinker. Up to 50% field visit expected.
∎ Experience working in the non-profit or development sector
∎ Knowledge of humanitarian issues and development work
∎ Familiarity with World Vision's mission and operations
∎ Ability to speak the local dialect of Cox's Bazar and the Rohingya people
∎ Event management skills
∎ Experience with data compilation and reporting
∎ Experience with media engagement

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The Communications Officer plays a vital role in amplifying World Vision Bangladesh's impact in the Rohingya Crisis Response through compelling storytelling and strategic communications. Reporting to the Communication Specialist - Communication and Advocacy, this position transforms field realities into powerful narratives that showcase our commitment to child well-being and humanitarian response. The role combines creative content development, stakeholder engagement, and brand stewardship to effectively communicate World Vision's impact to diverse audiences, from local communities to global stakeholders. Content Development:
∎ Plan and execute field visits to capture compelling photos, videos, and stories that demonstrate program impact through advocacy-focused multimedia content. Develop and maintain engaging content for digital channels, social media, and internal communications initiatives. Manage and organize content archives and databases to ensure easy access and efficient resource utilization.Media Engagement, External Relations and Reputational Risk Management:
∎ Support World Vision Bangladesh's media engagement in Cox's Bazar through press releases, media materials, and coverage monitoring. Organize and coordinate press events, media briefings, and interview arrangements. Maintain comprehensive media contact databases and prepare coverage analysis reports. Monitor contextual issues and potential reputational risks, developing appropriate response messaging. Coordinate with external stakeholders to ensure aligned communication strategies. Communications Support and Brand Compliance:
∎ Develop and implement project-specific communication plans and content calendars. Design and produce print materials, publications, and factsheets while ensuring World Vision branding and style compliance. Create monthly management reports using compiled project data. Maintain communications equipment and resources. Build staff capacity through training in writing, photography, and videography. Emergency Response Support:
∎ Deploy to the field at short notice as part of rapid response teams to document emergency situations through photos, videos, and stories. Prepare and distribute time-sensitive communications including situation reports, fire alerts, and WV. Relief content during crisis situations. Perform additional emergency response duties as required by management
∎ The Communications Officer plays a vital role in amplifying World Vision Bangladesh's impact in the Rohingya Crisis Response through compelling storytelling and strategic communications. Reporting to the Communication Specialist - Communication and Advocacy, this position transforms field realities into powerful narratives that showcase our commitment to child well-being and humanitarian response. The role combines creative content development, stakeholder engagement, and brand stewardship to effectively communicate World Vision's impact to diverse audiences, from local communities to global stakeholders.
∎ Content Development:
∎ Plan and execute field visits to capture compelling photos, videos, and stories that demonstrate program impact through advocacy-focused multimedia content. Develop and maintain engaging content for digital channels, social media, and internal communications initiatives. Manage and organize content archives and databases to ensure easy access and efficient resource utilization.
∎ Media Engagement, External Relations and Reputational Risk Management:
∎ Support World Vision Bangladesh's media engagement in Cox's Bazar through press releases, media materials, and coverage monitoring. Organize and coordinate press events, media briefings, and interview arrangements. Maintain comprehensive media contact databases and prepare coverage analysis reports. Monitor contextual issues and potential reputational risks, developing appropriate response messaging. Coordinate with external stakeholders to ensure aligned communication strategies.
∎ Communications Support and Brand Compliance:
∎ Develop and implement project-specific communication plans and content calendars. Design and produce print materials, publications, and factsheets while ensuring World Vision branding and style compliance. Create monthly management reports using compiled project data. Maintain communications equipment and resources. Build staff capacity through training in writing, photography, and videography.
∎ Emergency Response Support:
∎ Deploy to the field at short notice as part of rapid response teams to document emergency situations through photos, videos, and stories. Prepare and distribute time-sensitive communications including situation reports, fire alerts, and WV. Relief content during crisis situations. Perform additional emergency response duties as required by management

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity, Provident fund
∎ Festival Bonus: 1

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Company Information:
∎ World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)
∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence, Second Floor, Block - B, Sayeman Road, Baharchora, Cox's Bazar -4700
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.

World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.

World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Address::
∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence, Second Floor, Block - B, Sayeman Road, Baharchora, Cox's Bazar -4700
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

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Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development