VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern’s vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. Our culture is values driven and we believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and are enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.

Role Purpose: The Communication Officer will lead the development and delivery of high-quality communication products that promote Concern Bangladesh’s programmes, learning, and impact. Reporting to the Technical Advisor-Advocacy, the role focuses on strategic communication, storytelling, media engagement, and knowledge management. The post holder will work on capacity development of partners, engage with print and electronic media and assist to fundraising effort through content development, while ensuring full compliance with data protection, safeguarding, and ethical communication standards.

Main duties & responsibilities:

A. Communication Strategy and Content Development:

• Support implementation of the Country Communication Plan aligned with Concern Worldwide’s Global Communication Strategy.
• Develop high-quality written, visual, and multimedia communication materials for internal and external audiences.
• Translate complex programme and technical information into clear, accessible communication products.
• Ensure all communication outputs comply with Concern branding, visibility, and ethical communication guidelines.
• Contribute to emergency communication and visibility during humanitarian responses as required.

B. Storytelling, Multimedia and Learning Products

• Identify, document, and develop human-interest stories, case studies, success stories, and lessons learned from programmes.
• Coordinate production of photographs, short videos, and audio-visual materials from field programmes.
• Work closely with programme teams and partners to capture evidence-based stories demonstrating impact, innovation, and learning.
• Assist in organising and facilitating training, workshops, and learning sessions for Concern staff and partner organisations following communication plan
• Produce communication materials for internal learning, reflection, and cross-programme knowledge sharing.

C. Media and Public Engagement

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with print, electronic, and online media.
• Draft and disseminate press releases, media briefs, and key messages in Bangla and English.
• Coordinate media visits, interviews, and coverage related to Concern’s programmes, campaigns, and events.
• Monitor and document media coverage and visibility of Concern Bangladesh’s work.

D. Knowledge Management and Internal Communication

• Support the development and maintenance of an accessible knowledge management system for communication materials.
• Organise and archive communication outputs (stories, photos, videos, publications) for institutional memory.
• Support orientation and basic capacity building for programme staff and partners on identifying stories and communication content.

E. Fundraising Support

• Support branding, visibility, and communication components of project proposals in line with donor requirements.
• Coordinate with programme and management teams to ensure compliance with donor communication guidelines.
• Provide communication inputs to support fundraising efforts and contribute to proposal development, through sharing case studies, visuals, and success stories.

F. Accountability, Safeguarding and Data Protection

• Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented for all communication materials involving programme participants
• Ensure dignity, privacy, and rights of participants especially children and vulnerable groups are respected.
• Comply with Concern’s safeguarding, data protection, ensure compliance with Concern’s information management and GDPR policies and Programme Participant Protection policies.
• Support dissemination of information related to Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) and accountability commitments
• Support adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) across all assigned responsibilities
• Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required
• Upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including workplace equality, diversity, and inclusion values

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in writing and editing communication materials in Bangla and English.
• Experience in storytelling, media engagement, and multimedia content production.
• Good understanding of development and humanitarian issues in Bangladesh.
• Ability to represent, liaise, and negotiate at various levels.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Competencies:
competencies required to be effective and successful in the role.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas:

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality. 

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If you feel that your qualification and experience match our requirements, and you have a shared commitment to Concern’s values, please email the completed Job Application Form with photograph, National ID, TIN and all Educational Certificates to recruitment.bgd@concern.net.

Please mark the position applied in the email subject line.

Closing Date of Application: 18 January 2026

Notice: Due to the urgent requirement to fill in the position, we will review applications on a rolling basis within the mentioned period. If you consider yourself suitable, please apply at your earliest.

If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance - for example if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment - please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

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