Manager PR and Communications

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Micro-Credit, Advertising Agency, Banks, Public Relation Companies

• Bachelor/Honors

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Micro-Credit, Advertising Agency, Banks, Public Relation Companies

• Age 28 to 42 years

Uttara Development Program Society (UDPS) is a Bangladesh-based development organization working to improve the living standards of underserved communities through microfinance and other development initiatives.

Lead public relations and organizational communications by maintaining clear, consistent messaging, producing accurate content and managing engagement with media, partners, communities and the public.

· Develop and maintain a practical communications plan, content calendar and consistent organizational messaging and brand use.

· Write, edit and coordinate press releases, statements, reports, newsletters, brochures, case studies and other publications.

· Manage website and social-media content and monitor the accuracy, timeliness and quality of published information.

· Build professional media and stakeholder relationships and coordinate approved interviews, responses and public communication.

· Plan communication support for campaigns, events, visits, publications and internal announcements.

· Verify facts before publication and protect client consent, dignity, privacy and sensitive organizational information.

· Advise management on reputational risks and support accurate, timely communication during sensitive situations.

· Bachelor's degree from a recognized university; backgrounds in communication, journalism, public relations, English, marketing or social science may be relevant.

· At least 3 years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, media, digital content, publications or branding.

· Applicants should be able to provide strong writing samples, published work or a relevant communications portfolio.

· Excellent Bangla and English writing, editing, proofreading, presentation and storytelling skills.

· Strong digital and social-media management capability and practical understanding of visual or multimedia content workflows.

· Media relations, stakeholder engagement and confident professional communication.

· Strong judgement, creativity, fact-checking, attention to accuracy and respect for privacy.

· Ability to organize multiple content requests and deliver high-quality work to deadline.