Deputy Manager, Marketing and Communication

About BYLC:
Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), the country's first leadership institute, exists to build connections among youth from diverse backgrounds, equip them with leadership skills, and enable them to have high impact in public, private, and civil sectors. All of BYLC’s efforts aim to strengthen prosperity, justice, and inclusiveness in societies worldwide. BYLC’s unique approach to youth development includes: (a) uniting students from English medium, Bangla medium, and Madrassas through a rigorous admission process; (b) using experiential teaching methods to build leadership competencies in students; and (c) creating a platform for students to translate their learning into action through service projects.

Purpose:
The main responsibility of this position is developing BYLC’s communication strategies and managing the organization’s presence through different mediums. He/she will also be responsible for overseeing the projects progress and assist the communication team by mentoring and managing the team of BYLC at a wider management level.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Setting weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly targets for the communication team and ensuring that the teams meet/complete objectives
  • Develop policies and procedures for achieving the communication targets of BYLC
  • Oversees, guide and coordinate between and among different departments, divisions and employees of BYLC and ensure relevant updates and news are communicated efficiently to external stakeholders
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with print, online and electronic media organizations
  • Maintain BYLC website and ensure that BYLC maintains a high visibility through website, social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) and print, online and electronic media
  • Policy setting/ creating/ updating BYLC communication manual/ handbook
  • Author, supervise, produce external communications, including special and quarterly newsletters, annual reports, program brochures and other publication
  • All other duties ancillary to and related with the above-mentioned duties

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education: Bachelor degree from any discipline (marketing and communication preferred)

Experience: More than 3 years’ work experience in relevant field

Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills in English and Bangla
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficient in using MS Office applications
  • Basic photography and videography skills are a plus
  • Personal qualities should include integrity, commitment to public service, independent thinker, team player, and an eye for detail

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with housing, health and travel allowances
  • Training on leadership and communication from internationally and nationally renowned experts
  • Opportunities to volunteer for social initiatives
  • Opportunities to network with and learn from various experts and though leaders
  • Develop essential teamwork, problem solving, and critical thinking skills while working with different teams and leadership instructors
  • Working in a dynamic, fast paced, inclusive environment with driven young people who are passionate about making a difference

Job Location: Dhaka

Deadline of Application:
March 23, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Application Link:
Please go to this link to apply http://bylc.org/get-involved/career/

BYLC tries to ensure a diverse workforce by providing equal opportunities to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.
 
Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) follows a strict zero tolerance on any type of abuse towards children and vulnerable adults.