Abt Associates

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The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt seeks a qualified Communications Manager for the Feed the Future Bangladesh Nutrition Activity (the Activity). This is a full-time position based in Dhaka.

The goal of the Activity is to contribute to improvements in nutrition outcomes for children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls in the Feed the Future Zone of Influence (ZOI) by (1) increasing consumption of nutritious, diverse, and safe diets by rural households; (2) increasing social and economic empowerment of girls and women; and (3) improving adoption of improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices.

The Activity uses a two-pronged approach—social and behavior change (SBC) and market systems development (MSD)—to introduce catalytic, scalable interventions and promote doable behaviors through local actors and systems that will sustainably improve nutritional outcomes. The Activity is targeting three key entry points for nutrition: consumer behaviors, supply chains, and environments. This Activity will implement nutrition-sensitive interventions that complement and reinforce ongoing nutrition-specific activities.

Reporting to the Director, MEL and Communications, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the activity’s communications and outreach strategies, managing the production of communication products, and ensuring compliance with the project’s Branding and Marking Plan. You will work in close coordination with Technical Leads and the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director to identify, package, and disseminate the Activity’s achievements and learning. You will supervise a Communications Officer and work with short-term consultants as required. You will also be mentored and supported by Abt’s home office strategic communications team.

Core Responsibilities

Lead development/adaptation of the Activity’s communications strategy.
Champion innovative and nimble methods to drive communications.
With support of the Communications Officer and short-term consultants, create appropriate communication products including social media posts, newsletters, success stories, technical/intervention briefs, and multimedia products.
Disseminate communication products via relevant channels, including traditional and social media and events. Ensure key messages are consistently delivered to relevant target audiences across all channels.
Develop a repository of high-quality photographs and infographics for use in communication products. Ensure compliance to ethics standards in photography and quotes.
Maintain and update a repository of the Activity’s technical products (reports, presentations, publications, key client communication) in SharePoint/Teams.
Coordinate production of the Activity’s plans (work plans, MEL plan, etc.), quarterly/annual reports, and presentations. Ensure reports and presentations are edited and formatted appropriately.
Ensure consistent and coherent USAID and Feed the Future branding and editorial style across all Activity outputs, including media outreach, audiovisual material, publications, reports, documents, and presentations
In collaboration with the Activity’s Finance and Administration team, support the project’s technical, cross-cutting, and operations teams in organizing meetings and events. Ensure meetings and events are appropriately branded, relevant communication products are available, presentations are edited and formatted, run-of-show is choreographed, and external participation meets expectations.

Bachelor’s Degree + Nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Seven years of relevant experience, or PhD + Four years of relevant experience
Master’s degree in a relevant field (communications, journalism, social sciences, international development).
6-8 years of relevant professional experience, at least 2 years of experience in a managerial role.
Prior experience working on donor-funded projects, preferably with USAID
Proven English language proficiency, including report writing skills
Strong creative and analytical skills and good strategic judgment
Demonstrated leadership and ability to work closely with peers
Ability to remain organized and focused on long-term vision and strategy
Strong understanding of media planning and experience working on digital communications
Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience in Google platforms and other virtual working platforms a plus.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

About Us

Around the world, vulnerable populations face an array of complex problems. At Abt Global, we’re committed to making fundamental societal change in these disproportionately affected communities. We help wherever we’re needed. Here, you’ll collaborate with an international network of talented colleagues as you design and implement solutions for critical health, climate, economic, and governance issues. In partnership with local and indigenous communities you will help to improve lives and livelihood. All the while having the support and encouragement of leaders who always put your career and wellbeing first. Come make a World of Difference with us.

At Abt, our commitment to creating a more equitable society for populations around the world starts from within. We understand how communities can flourish when people are given the right resources and support, and at Abt we continuously strive to cultivate a culture where there are no barriers to personal and professional fulfilment. Our welcoming and inclusive environment, our stance on employee wellbeing and flexibility, our deliberate approach towards expanding our talent representation, and our Employee Networking Groups are just some of the ways we ensure that everyone at Abt can thrive. With an eye towards continuous improvement, we know there’s always more to be done. And we’re set on doing it.