Post Name: Communication and Project Officer

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) in Bangladesh is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated communication expert to foster a steady flow of communication and to support the Resident Representative for the FES Bangladesh office. The applicant will manage both our internal and external communication and will support FES Bangladesh with her/his expertise of strategic communication for development agencies and NGOs. He/she should be excited about developing and implementing plans to engage target audiences and spread the message about the work of FES in Bangladesh. The applicant will also support the Resident Representative in her communication and work. The ability to communicate effectively in English and Bangla (orally and written) is a must. We expect the applicant to start in June 2019.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, support and promote communication goals with the FES Bangladesh team - Identify target audience and create strategies to effectively reach and engage them
  • Manage and edit social media in close cooperation with the team and under the supervision of the Resident Representative
  • Develop and disseminate public relations materials that increase FES’s visibility
  • Prepare and organize events from a communication perspective together with FES team members - Assist to draft and create content of the FES’ website
  • Work closely with the FES Resident Representative and team to develop and strengthen internal communication tools
  • Support the FES Resident Representative in reviewing texts and creating content related material

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong presentation and communication (oral and written) skills in English and Bangla - Good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent creative and critical thinking skills
  • Experience in creating targeted communication content
  • Experience in web design and content production is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to use social media channels effectively
  • Skills in copywriting and editing is a plus
  • An enthusiastic and positive attitude that will help you gain the trust of colleagues and external parties alike
  • Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field

Salary and Benefits:

  • As per organizational policy, a competitive compensation package will be offered.

Application Procedure: If you think that your qualification and experience match to the above requirements, please send the following docs in a combined .pdf file to <application.fes@fesbd.org>

i) One-page cover letter; ii) two-page CV (including detailed contact details of two referees); iii) a letter explaining motivation and qualification; iv) details of your current remuneration package and salary expectations.

Only complete applications will be accepted for further procedure. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No TA/DA will be provided for taking part in the selection procedure. Any canvassing may cause automatic rejection of the candidacy. FES is an equal opportunity employer.