UCEP Bangladesh is a non-profit and non-government organization working with the motto “help to learn skills to earn”! It serves children and youth and its programme includes second chance education, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), support for job placement and advocacy for ensuring increased employability and Decent Work. UCEP Bangladesh has special focus on inclusion therefore, gives priority to the underprivileged. At present, UCEP Bangladesh works in 10 districts of the country. To learn more, please visit www.ucepbd.org .

All positions with UCEP Bangladesh are performance based, contractual and transferable. The following openings are now available:

Job Purpose: To contribute to plan and implement the branding and communication strategies of UCEP Bangladesh in line with its vision, mission and goals.

Job Location: Head Office

Responsibilities:

• To contribute to develop (both in English and Bangla) and ensure implementation of branding and communication strategies and guidelines of UCEP Bangladesh.
• To ensure development of qualitative and effective communication materials (print and electronic media, verbal etc.), both in English and Bangla (including appropriate and correct use of language) following guidelines and ensure necessary dissemination to internal and external stakeholders for branding, marketing and fundraising.   
• To promote UCEP Bangladesh’s branding nationally and internationally.
• To develop and promote new branding of UCEP Social Enterprises.
• To maintain proper analysis and feedback mechanism for systematic upgrading of communication materials including strategies.
• To maintain external communication on behalf of UCEP Bangladesh following guidance of the supervisor.
• To assist supervisor, maintain role as key information officer on behalf of UCEP Bangladesh by providing necessary and timely information.
• To orient periodically relevant field staff on branding and communication guideline.
• To systematically explore, review relevant information, news, documents, research reports from government, private sector, development partners, research and academic agencies etc. to keep SMT updated. 
• To contribute to regularly update and maintain, including providing and regulating contents (text, photos, design etc.) for UCEP Bangladesh website, social media (Facebook, twitter, YouTube, relevant blogs, op-eds etc.).
• To develop and maintain databases of photograph, videos, case studies etc. following professional standards. 
• To develop and maintain databases for vendors related to materials development, event management, communication, branding etc.
• To facilitate the requirements of programs department in relation to communication and branding following UCEP Bangladesh’s policy guidelines.
• To organize signing ceremonies and news coverage of contracts / MoUs as required.
• To develop, publish and disseminate marketing and communication materials (reports, documents, news, press release, brochures, newsletters, promotional literatures, diaries, calendars, booklets, leaflets etc.) both print and electronic, as per UCEP Bangladesh and its programs’ requirements.  
• To represent UCEP Bangladesh in different forums under the guidance from supervisor.
• To plan and efficiently utilize yearly budget for branding and communication.
• To coordinate and visit programs regularly for gaining insights on program deliverables.
• To plan and host visits of current and prospective donors, partners and other stakeholders under the guidance from supervisor.
• To carry out other relevant tasks assigned by the authority as and when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism/Business Administration/Enterprise Development.
• 6 years of relevant professional experience including at least 2 years in branding and communication role in a large organization. 
• Excellent command of communication skills both in Bangla and English.
• Excellent computer operating skill & conversant with MS Office package, graphics design, social media management, relevant product development software, tools etc.
• Demonstrated experience of successful branding and communication for a large organization.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and team player.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
• Age limit for the applicant would be 40 years. Management has the ability to make exceptions based on qualifications.

Salary & benefits:
Salary and Benefits are as per policy of the organization.

Apply instruction:
Interested candidates should apply to http://career.ucepbd.org  on or before 27 November 2017. Only short-listed candidates would be contacted and may be requested for more information. The authority reserves the right to accept/reject any or all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. Direct application to any UCEP Bangladesh staff, any communication in regard to the application or any attempt to influence the process will immediately disqualify candidacy. UCEP Bangladesh is actively trying to increase equity and gender parity in the organization. Therefore, qualified women and candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are especially encouraged to apply. The compulsory age of retirement is 60 years.

Interested candidates may visit www.ucepbd.org and www.bdjobs.com for details.
Note: Management has the ability to make exceptions based on qualifications.