The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

Summary

Vacancy: 1
Location: Dhaka (Moghbazaar)
Minimum Salary: Tk. 70000 (Monthly)
Experience: At least 7 years
Published: 15 Jul 2024

Requirements

Education

Master’s in mass communications, Journalism, English, Data Management or relevant fields.

Experience

At least 7 years

Additional Requirements

Age: 45 years (Age limit will be relaxed in case of potential candidate)
Seven years relevant working experience. S/he should have extensive experience in communication and diffusion strategies and techniques, reporting, documentation, publication, and audio-visual material preparation in relation to conservation and development fields.
S/he should possess excellent writing, editing, develop newsletter, and speaking skills in both English and Bangla.
S/he should be well versed in Information Management (IM), the latest electronic publishing and graphics methods.
S/he must be well versed in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Bangla (Bijoy) and English language typing.
S/he must be fluent in both spoken and written Bangla and English languages.
Competencies in communication, professional mastery, analytical skills, teamwork, ability to think strategically and able to communicate and negotiate with wide range of people and organizations.

Strong organizational skills, methodological and logical approach to tasks and problem solving.

Excellent skills in all areas of English, especially writing, including strong drafting skills
Good presentation, facilitation and note-taking skills.
Ability to organize, analyses and synthesize large amounts of information.
Demonstrated ability to promote collaboration.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Establish and ensure effective working relationships with in BDRCS MRRO staff.
Ensure effective working relationships with BDRCS, UNHCR and leadership.

Responsibilities & Context

Red Cross – Red Crescent movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is a national society of the movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President’s Order No. 26 of 1973 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. This is the biggest humanitarian organization in Bangladesh. As an auxiliary to the Government, the Society provides humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable people over the last 49 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building and in promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.

Currently, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for a suitable Bangladeshi national for the following position of Pilot Programmatic Partnership (PPP) Project funded by DG ECHO based in Dhaka:

Reportable to: PM, PPP, BDRCS

Contract length: Up to 31 August 2024 (with strong possibility of extension until March 2025 based on fund availability)

Duty station: National Head Quarters (NHQ), Moghbazar, Dhaka with frequent field visit

Job purpose: The Communication and Reporting officer will ensure regular communication and reporting support to the project in line with the project proposal, project work plan, project budget and project implementation guideline under the direct supervision of Director, DCRM department in line with BDRCS communication focal, and in close coordination with GRC, DRC, SwRC and IFRC counterpart. S/he will also liaison with PPP Project Team in a regular basis. The position will also be responsible for representing BDRCS in maintaining coordination with relevant stakeholders adhering the RCRC fundamental Principles and Humanitarian Code of Conduct during the implementation of PPP interventions in close coordination with Partner National Society counterpart. S/he is expected to maintain a respectful, courteous, accountable and transparent working relationship with all members of all sectors of BDRCS, CPP, IFRC and Partner National Societies (PNSs) offices with the highest standards of service and quality.

Job duties and responsibilities

Ensure that information and data from the field is captured, documented, analysed and reported in a results-based and timely manner
Ensure effective communications, visibility and knowledge management
Develop, implement and monitor a project communication and visibility plan, activities, facilitate better understanding among partners about project progress, and adhere to IFRC and ECHO guidelines on communications and visibility
Undertake filed visits to gather the information and results related to the project
Assist all components of the programme in producing and documenting all kinds of programme related reports including visibility material and events
With input from PMER and Program officer, provide support to produce high quality quarterly, six-monthly and annual progress reports
Provide high quality editing and formatting for all project related documents
Support project staff in organizing and managing seminars, workshops, press conferences, media actvities and field visits as required
Provide relevant expert services to the project team, project components and technical partners on reporting and communications, information management
Provide support in development of data collection methods, tools and analysis of the data ensuring effective data management in Web Based Data collection tools
Ensure the maintenance of sound filing system and appropriate use and recording of all project experience, activities and results.
Implement all reporting and communication work of the project
Draft, proofread and compile different documents as and when required by the project

Compensation & Other Benefits

Salary Range: BDT 70,000 per month (including all the benefits)

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Dhaka (Moghbazaar)

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