Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.

• Develop a communication & media strategy following IRC’s vision, mission, SAP country strategy, global communication strategy and advocacy strategy.
• Develop an annual action plan for communication in consultation with the Head of Advocacy and Communication and regional communication colleagues. 
• Managing the communication budget.
• Proactively come up with innovative communication ideas which can add value to all donors’ proposals

Built collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders from local to national level (25%)

• Build and Maintain Strategic Stakeholder Relationships by cultivating strong, collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders at local, national, and sectoral levels to enhance IRC’s advocacy and communication impact.
• Lead Media Engagement and Strengthen IRC’s Public Profile by maintaining proactive, professional relationships with mainstream and online media (newspapers, TV, radio, digital platforms) to promote IRC’s programs, ensure accurate representation, and mitigate reputational risks.
• Drive Coordinated Media Outreach and Visibility Efforts by working closely with the Head of Advocacy & Communication and Senior Management to organize periodic media visits and implement proactive outreach that showcases IRC’s response, advocacy priorities, and partnerships, resulting in high-quality coverage.
• Position IRC as a Communication Leader by collaborating across departments and with regional communications colleagues to design and deliver innovative communication campaigns, content, and materials that reinforce IRC Bangladesh’s leadership within the communication community.
• Produce High-Quality Communication Materials by supporting country leadership with the development of press releases, backgrounders, Q&As, and daily emergency response updates to ensure timely, accurate information for media engagement and external communication.

Capacity of staff on collecting & writing stories, taking quality photos and video footage (10%)

• Number of workshops/orientations/training conducted on story writing/telling, photography, branding, media risk mitigation, and spokesperson.
• Providing capacity building to the staff and following up on work plans and quality of advocacy and communication products.
• Ensure the team can develop high-quality Advocacy and Communication products, including the drafting, editing and production of visuals.
• Help to develop a program-oriented communication plan during donor proposal writing.
• With the help of the Grants team ensure all the donor visibility compliance is maintained as per guidelines and agreement.

Providing quality and on-time support to all sectors by producing high-quality communication contents including BCC and IEC (30%)

• Work closely with the program and MEAL teams to collect, capture and document project activities and the needs of Rohingya refugees and host communities in the form of human stories, case studies and creative contents. Represent the information in an attractive and engaging format that can be shared with the public, media, project stakeholders, partners, and donors.
• Liaise closely with the grants team to support meeting HQ information requests and donor visibility requirements.
• Through regular coordination with Program and MEAL teams, as well as collecting the latest available information from the UN and other sources, produce SITREPs (dynamic frequency) and daily updates during the height of any emergency.
• Visit field sites regularly to document clients’ needs and success stories.
• Ensure that all materials adhere to the branding and marking requirements.

Professional & Personal Development (10%)

• Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to IRC’s Core Values, vision, and mission in the approach to work and relationships.
• Work and Life Balance.
• Current career plan that is consistent with IRC’s strategic goal.

Others:

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

• At least 7 years of experience in both the humanitarian and development sectors 
• At least 3 years of experience in a managerial position
• Cross-cultural experience
• Understand Humanitarian crisis, holistic and transformational development          Essential
• Government policies related to key advocacy issues                                              Preferred
• Proven management and leadership ability                                                             Preferred
• Effective Communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)                                  Essential
• Strong analytical and writing skills both in English and Bengali                                Essential
• Proven experience in digital communication                                                             Essential
• Demonstrated collaboration & team building skills                                                   Essential
• Understand advocacy theory, process, and practice.                                               Essential
• Proven experience to work on graphics design, photography, videography, PowerPoint, Microsoft word and excel                                                                                          Essential
• Proven ability to write and produce publications like annual reports and storybooks Essential           
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint                                                                                                              Preferred
• Work environment: 50% travel is expected.
• Achieving quality results and service
• Practicing accountability and integrity
• Communicating information effectively
• Learning for growth and development
• Maintaining work/life balance and effectiveness
• Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly
• Understanding the Humanitarian Industry
• Understanding IRC Bangladesh’s mission and operations
• Practicing innovation and creativity
• Building collaborative relationships
• Practicing gender and cultural diversity
• Influencing individuals and groups

• Master’s in communications/journalism / English or any relevant field.

• Post Graduate Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism will be given preference.