VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

E-Zone HRM Limited is a management consulting group providing one-stop solutions to clients who seek improved and sustainable profitability through the effective use of their people and resources. We specialize in delivering innovative and value added services that promote revenue growth and cost containment.

E-Zone HRM Limited has a formal agreement with one of the United Nations Agency to provide outsourcing services under a third party contract.

Media Relations Consultant

Duty Station: Dhaka

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Number of Vacancies: 1 (One)

Contract Type: Contract with E-Zone

Contract Start Date: 1 June 2023
           
Reporting to: Communication Specialist (NO-D)                              

A. Purpose

To support UN AGENCY media relations and other communication

B. Background:

UN AGENCY works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UN AGENCY has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UN AGENCY believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world. The UN AGENCY Bangladesh Communication Section provides significant support to donor-funded projects on public financing for children, universal health coverage and immunization. These targeted and time-defined project-related demands cannot be met with the current staff capacity.

C. Objectives:

High-quality media relations and communication services and materials produced and delivered.

D. Scope of Work:

The consultancy supports media relations and other institutional communication. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Communication Specialist, the full-time Media Relations Consultant will function as a press and communication officer, contributing significantly to media relations, as well as writing, editing and/or coordinating communication content, such as stories, press releases, op eds, statements, media lines, speeches, advocacy materials, etc.

E. Description of Assignment and Deliverables

The Media Relations Consultant will deliver the following media relations, communication and advocacy services and products:

• 12 media relations products/packages produced and/or edited, including press releases, statements, media advisories, key messages, reactive lines, Q&As and speeches;
• 6 media events or press management/networking events supported;
• 12 rapid media analyses provided, including based on media monitoring;
• 24 media requests/queries managed;
• 12 internal communication requests managed;
• 6 other publication-ready assets delivered, including but not limited to human interest stories.

F. Reporting requirements

Consultancy is office hours attendance based and Officer is expected to work all workdays during the consultancy period. Delivery and attendance to be captured in a detailed monthly report.

G. Consultancy Cost

The consultant will get BDT 175,000 per month as a consolidated package based on education and experience. For payment by E-Zone on due time, the Supervisor will forward the certified attendance sheet and confirmation of receiving expected deliverables for the respective period.

H. Administrative issues

The standard work arrangement will be office-based in the Communication section in UN AGENCY Bangladesh offices in Dhaka and according to UN AGENCY Bangladesh office hours. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and upon prior and mutual agreement between the Officer and the consultant, teleworking arrangements may also apply.

For travel assignments outside Dhaka, applicable DSA at UN AGENCY standard rate and travel cost at actual in the invoice period. Due to the nature of their work the consultant will be provided with a laptop and UN AGENCY email ID.

I. Profile Requirements Qualification Skills:

• Excellent English writing and editing skills.
• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
• Two years of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.
• Field work experience.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
• Detail-oriented, creative, and able to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Experience with issues related to child rights.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding and use of social media tools and platforms.
• Understanding and knowledge of UN AGENCY's work is desired, experience working in the United Nations a plus.

This position is open for Bangladeshi Nationals only. All candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds can apply for the vacancies.

The UN Agency prides itself as fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected consultants will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Candidates with the required profile and proven experience, who meet these qualifications, are invited to submit their application in English clearly mentioning the Job Title along with a meaningful cover letter, updated CV, recent PP size photographby email to:
jobs.un@e-zonebd.com

Last Date of Application: 04 May, 2023

Please mention the Applied Position Name on the subject line of your email.