Communication Analyst (Locally Recruited Staff)

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, focused on increasing food security and reducing poverty at an international scale. Please refer to our website for more information www.cimmyt.org 

CIMMYT seeks to recruit a Communication Analyst who will be working for CIMMYT and CGIAR projects.
Reportable to: Communications Coordinator, CIMMYT Bangladesh.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh. with frequent field visits.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in communication and knowledge dissemination initiatives.
• Assist to develop creative concepts and promote the work of projects implemented by CIMMYT.
• Coordinate with supervisor to create and implement an annual communication calendar.
• Assist to document and communicate project news, updates, and stories for wider dissemination.
• Document stories for dissemination in suitable formats (interviews, photographs, video) to target audiences in coordination with supervisor.
• Assist technical people in preparing scientific posters, presentations, and other materials.
• Support networking and engagement activities with other actors in Bangladesh – as a specific contribution to the projects’ wider alignment and scaling objectives in coordination with supervisor.
• Oversee the activities related to the production of high-quality communications materials, including, digital content, reports and reviews, newsletters, publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other material that communicates the organization's activities, products and/or services, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists and maintain local media and media database as assigned by supervisor.
• Proficiency in design and publishing software.
• Work with printing houses, media houses, television channels or radio etc.
• Management of online supporters through social media under the guidance of supervisor.
• Manage photo and video content.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

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• Completed bachelor’s degree in communication, Media & Journalism, English language, or social science.
• Support develop content for promotional materials including electronic newsletters, web site, social media, and blog.
• Relevant professional certification or portfolio in designing and media communication.
• Basic knowledge of and skills in desktop publishing, HTML, photography, and photo editing.
• Possess skills at initiating innovative ideas and judging correctly what will appeal to target audiences.
• Excellent writing ability (English and Bangla).
• Must be creative & resourceful.
• Able to manage multi-task.
• Experience with using social media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Skills with PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-design are extremely useful.

Experience:

• At-least 3-4 years’ experience working in relevant sector or 1-2 years in CGIAR centres.
• Experienced working with several projects.

 Preferred Competences:

• Critical thinking
• Creative thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Team leadership
• Client orientation
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Self-motivated
• Proactive

Contract period: The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1-year with 3 months probationary period, which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law. 

Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) and portfolio of previous work. All applications to be submitted online application on or before July 06 2023.