Educo is a global development and humanitarian NGO based in Barcelona, Spain with 30-year working experience in 18 countries. We work with children and their environment to promote just and equitable societies that guarantee their rights and well-being. We envision A world where all girls and boys have access to educational environments and fully enjoy their rights and a dignified life. We are a member of ChildFund Alliance, one of the largest global networks of child-focused development organizations working to create opportunities for children and youth, their families and communities.
Since 1999, in Bangladesh we have been implementing development programs in the marginalized urban and rural areas and with time we expanded our works to broader geographical areas. Currently, Educo Bangladesh is implementing large number of development and humanitarian projects which are funded by different internal and external donors; like KOICA, EU/UNOPS, ChildFund Alliance, ADEY, Barnfonden, AECID, Mango etc. in various districts of Bangladesh. Know more about EDUCO
Currently, we are looking for a ‘Manager – Communication’
Name of Position |
Number of Vacancy |
Job Location |
Manager – Communication |
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Country Office, Dhaka |
Report to |
Contract Duration |
Working Conditions |
Country Director |
Initially 02 Years (Contract will be extended based on performance and availability of funds) |
S/he will be based in Educo Country Office, Dhaka with frequent field visits in the project areas |
The Manager – Communication leads the development and implementation of effective communication strategies that enhance Educo’s visibility, strengthen its brand, and promote meaningful engagement with diverse audiences. This position ensures Educo’s work, values, and impact are showcased nationally and internationally, contributing to stronger stakeholder trust, wider influence, and strategic organizational positioning. This position works as the spokesperson & voice of Educo in Bangladesh.
- Coordination & communication among different Educo teams, line manager & SMT to plan & execute the communication strategy in line with the Educo global communication strategy.
- Smooth communication with relevant partners & donors to promote Educo’s brand & vigibility.
- Liaise with global-national and project-based communication teams, brand team, digital and social media team to promote the brand and activities of Educo.
- Ensure a healthy relationship with press and electronic medias for proactive media campaigns, communication and maintain media database.
- Appropriately communicate with external audiences to meet any queries about Educo & its mission & operation.
- Organize media events for the organization, in collaboration with the program team/s, of organizational priorities and work on related media coverage.
- Adapt to the global communication strategy and plan for the programs, projects, and events regarding Bangladesh.
- Prepare/collect/edit communication materials, i.e. case study, report, article, etc. and present in a lucrative way;
- Assess needs of programs, projects and departments about the capacity building related to communication, branding and other issues, develop relevant training guidelines and facilitate the training.
- Assist different teams to prepare donors report and maintain relation with different organization and alliances.
- Make Educo Bangladesh employees aware on communication and branding strategies within the organization and oblige thereby.
- Represent Educo to stakeholders, interested parties, and the public while developing and distributing materials that explains or conveys the organization’s policies or position on issues.
- Make Educo Bangladesh visible to the Govt., and its key stakeholders both at their program geographic areas and beyond.
- Manage & use digital media, including social, to disseminate Educo’s work, strategy, and key messages.
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Key Areas of Accountability |
Essential Tasks |
% |
1 |
Develop/update Educo Bangladesh’s communication strategy in line with the global strategy and ensuring organizational branding |
- Update Communication strategies to achieve milestones in consultation with the Country Director
- Communicate Educo branding to relevant stakeholders.
- Represent the organization as and when required
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10% |
2 |
Communication Materials development |
- Provide technical input to all communication materials like Annual Report, Brochure, Poster, Leaflet, One Pagers, Magazines, Case studies in consultation with different program teams.
- Produce and publish different types of communication instruments and materials such as Information Education and Communication (IEC), Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) with relevant key messages appropriate for different stakeholders per requirement of the organization.
- Develop/update Educo promotional materials like- video, case study, IEC materials.
- Maintain Educo Bangladesh website and social media page/s
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20% |
3 |
Managing and archiving communication documents of the organization |
- Capture all relevant documents, Photography, Video documents, Case Study and printing documents.
- Archiving the materials
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20% |
4 |
Organizing different events as per organizational priority |
- Organize and coordinate different events, round table discussions, press conference, to raise Educo’s views in relevant issues.
- Organize campaigns, including briefing materials and press releases according to the program requirements
- Coaching and mentoring of direct reports and team members.
- Ensure that supervisee receives formal performance planning, coaching, and assessment in line with Educo standards.
- Supervise and capacity development of supervisee to ensure the timely, efficient and impactful support from Communication. Set and follow up on deadlines for key steps.
- Assist supervisee to coordinate with internal departments and external agencies as and when needed.
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10% |
5 |
Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing |
- Gather best practices and lesson learnt in consultation with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Program team
- Convert best practices and lessons learnt into communication materials and disseminate those to wider audience
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10% |
6 |
Support for advocacy initiatives |
- Support team to design advocacy materials
- Identify and communicate relevant key information for a variety of audiences for advocating the Educo’s objectives and purposes
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10% |
7 |
Media Relations and others |
- Establish relationship with major electronic and print media.
- Work with project personnel, partners and stakeholders, communicate and promote the ongoing process and outcomes of projects, through appropriate channels.
- Prepare annual communication plan & budget
- Satisfy the donors with addressing time to time requirements e.g., case story, video, occasional reports.
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10% |
8 |
Liaison with External Stakeholders and Representing Educo in different Platforms |
- Maintain liaison with like-minded organizations, alliances, networks and Govt. and non-govt organizations to uphold Educo’s image.
- Represent Educo in different field/platform to increase Educo’s visibility and to enhance Educo’s experience in Advocacy.
- Oversee the sharing of Educo’s communication materials to the outside stakeholders for making them informed on Educo’s activities and field presence.
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10% |
Master’s degree in communication, journalism, development studies, liberal arts, international development, political science or related field required; a degree from abroad on any of these subjects preferred.
Position requires both Bangla and English at advance level
| Experience and Requirements |
- Minimum of 08 (Eight) Years of relevant work experience, preferably in communication field
- Advance knowledge in MS word, MS Excel, Power point
- Experience in Video editing such as Adobe premiere pro, Website & social media management
- Experience in Graphics design and photo editing such as Adobe In-Design, Adobe illustration Adobe photoshop, light room and web editing skill
- Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, electronic); ability to communicate complex, technical information in a simple and articulate manner
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving capacity
- Ability to adapt the international strategy in the local context
- Understanding of Educo’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Principles
- Ability to follow procedures and work cooperatively with team members
- Broadly focused but with the capacity to pay attention to details
- Have skill to prioritize tasks and to understand the situation
- Proven leadership role in technical areas at both field and country level
- Understanding of a child rights-based approach
- Demonstrated experience in Leadership
- Knowledge on Budget monitoring and Management
- Superior writing, reporting, and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in documentation and publication management
- Demonstrated experience in media management
| Monthly Gross Salary: |
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BDT 1,46,196/- (Taka One Lac Forty-Six Thousand One Hundred and Ninety-Six) only. |
| Other Benefits: |
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Provident Fund, Gratuity, Group Insurance, Leave Encashment and Mobile Allowance. |
Educo is committed to prevent violence and maltreatment to children by fostering a safeguarding culture in which interactions with children promote their dignity and favor their comprehensive development and wellbeing in a safe and protective environment. Educo will ensure to "do no harm" to children and to be a child safe organization.
For Educo, accountability means fulfilling our responsibility to listen and respond to the opinions and needs of our stakeholders in the decisions we make and the activities we undertake, with the aim of increasing our impact and ensuring the responsible use of resources.
- Three (03) non-relative referees must be included in the CV. These referees must include the most recent or current- immediate supervisor & HR/P&C personnel; one other professional.
- Recent Formal Photograph (Passport Size) must be included in CV
- Please go through the job contents carefully before applying.
Interested candidates only who meet the requirements are requested to apply through the below link-
Apply Here….
Application Deadline: January 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCORANGED TO APPLY |
N.B. As a Child-Centered Organization, Educo is committed to Child protection, and has developed a Child Safeguarding Policy, together with a Code of Conduct. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks. Before induction, any new staff should read and sign Educo’s Code of Conduct.
- ethnicity, location, color, gender, class, and religion.
- Educo has ZERO TOLERANCE towards harassment, abuse and discrimination. Educo employees are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, PPSEAH (Policy on Protection Against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment), Child Safeguarding Policy, Anti – fraud and Corruption Policy and People and Culture Policy of Educo.
- Any persuasion during recruitment process will result in disqualification of candidature.
- Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
- Educo never charges any FEE/COST/DONATION at any stages of recruitment and selection process. There is no cost involved with applying for any position. Any solicitation of job application/selection costs should be regarded as fraudulent.
- For this recruitment and selection process, Educo reserves Full Authority to take any decision as required.
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