Position Title: Communications Manager

Department: AHP Bangladesh Consortium
Number of Position: 01
Location: Based at Cox’s Bazar Regional Office
Duration: Duration of the Contract will be up to December 31, 2025.

I. Job Summary:
CARE is one of the world's leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working in over 100 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in the CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group, and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extremely poor and marginalized communities.

Since August 2017, the heavy influx of Rohingya refugees into Cox's Bazaar has required an emergency response in accordance with CARE's humanitarian mandate to meet the needs of crisis-affected populations in the poorest communities. CARE is responding to the crisis in multiple sectors, such as GBV, SRH, WASH, and SMSD programming.

CARE is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Communications Manager who will be accountable to the Head of Cox's Bazar Regional Office. S/he will be in direct contact with the Strategic Communications Unit of the country office and will lead/work to produce various communication products for all the sectors in the Cox's Bazar portfolio, understanding donor and CARE's needs and peer activities in line with CARE's communication and advocacy strategy. The successful candidate will contribute by proposing new approaches toward maintaining and creating communications reflecting the values and impact of CARE and must be a highly motivated individual to communicate across cultures and social strata.


II. Responsibilities and Tasks: % of Time
Responsibility # 1: Approaches for communication
30%
  • Develop and maintain a harmonized communication strategy aligned with the country office program strategy for the Cox's Bazar Regional Office in coordination and compliance with CARE's communication guidelines.
  • Ensure tailored and adaptive approaches for communication with specific audiences.
  • Monitor/use adherence to communication guidelines (such as logo, colors, templates, language, etc.) and keep track of the progress of communication strategy and action plan implementation.

 
Responsibility # 2: Coordination and networking 
25%
  • Take a leadership role in coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure maximum visibility of program outcomes.
  • Work closely with advocacy focal points for effective strategy rollout.
  • Coordinate organizing of communication and advocacy events like seminars and workshops.
  • Archiving communication and advocacy materials.
  • Submission of visual content such as photos, videos, and field stories to the relevant authorities, including the central communications unit.
  • Be the focal point of contact with CARE's Strategic Communication Unit.
 
Responsibility # 3: Content development
30%
  • In coordination with the MEAL team and Information Management, develop infographics, factsheets, and other knowledge materials and update them periodically.
  • Develop case stories and design creative communication materials on project activities for advocacy and dissemination, such as flyers, posters, booklets, or any other IEC/ BCC materials.
  • Contribute to (and assist) developing quarterly/ annual/ final project reports.
  • Translate complex messages and technical information into understandable and meaningful messages.
  • Lead processes for producing high-quality content for media (print & electronic), social media, websites, and more.

 
Responsibility # 4: Media and visibility management
15%
  • Initiate innovative ways of storytelling/communicating program outcomes and case stories for various platforms using websites, blogs, social media, etc.
  • Coordinate with partner organizations' communication focal points to implement branding plans and contribute to policies and procedures to ensure proper branding and visibility at the desired level. 
  • Network, build, and maintain liaison with media representatives to ensure coverage of program activities and coordinate necessary visits.
  • Contribute to the central media list and coordinate with the central comms team to leverage for coverage.

 

Responsibility # 5 Adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh's Safety and Security policy and systems

As part of this role, the job holder will be expected to adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh's Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply, at all times, to safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety–security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization as a whole.

Responsibility # 6 Safeguarding

CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults at all times. CARE expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.
II. Reporting to:
Head of Cox's Bazar Regional Office
III. Working Condition:
Based in CARE Bangladesh Cox's Bazar Regional Office with some field visits as needed.
IV. Qualification:

Education/training/experience

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in relevant fields of work, e.g., communication, journalism, public relations, and media.
  • Master's in Media, Communications, Advocacy, Sociology, Politics, or other relevant fields.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
  • Strong coordination, networking, and advocacy skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written language skills in both English and Bengali (understanding of the Rohingya dialect will be an advantage).
  • Excellent editing skills.
  • Computer skills, including knowledge of relevant software, e.g., Microsoft Office and photo editing software.

Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to CARE Bangladesh’s vision, mission, and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized Candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, support and encourage knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of CARE’s mission wide initiatives.
 
Compensation

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the really deserving candidate. In addition, CARE offers Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Leave Encashment, Life and Health Insurance, Day Care Facilities and Working Mother Benefits etc.

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply through CARE Bangladesh’s e-recruitment site: https://career.carebangladesh.org/1197 on or before September 13, 2023. 

Note:

  • CARE Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.
  • Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
  • CARE Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, harassment and abuse. All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of CARE Bangladesh.
  • Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
  • To ensure transparent processes during recruitment, internal candidates should discuss potential applications with their Line Managers to ensure endorsement of their applications by respective Line Managers.
  • There is no cost involved with applying for positions with care Bangladesh. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent.