JOB ANNOUNCEMNET

Manusher Jonno Foundation has been working for promoting human rights and good governance aiming at bringing changes in the lives of underprivileged and disadvantaged people and fostering dignity. MJF has been implementing a project titled “Youth Engagement in Democracy & Human Rights” funded by Accountability Lab, USA. The goal of the project is to increase leadership skill and strengthen networks to engage youth more meaningfully in decision making process and implementation of policies that impact on youth and community. It will also emphasize on empowering youth organization to raise voice and playing a catalytic role in effective governance process.

Purpose of this position: This position will provide technical support to project related communications and branding through content development, virtual communication & campaign, material development & dissemination, media and community involvement in the context of youth engagement in promotion of democratic values and human rights practices. This position will also ensure MJF`s presence and visibility in youth development in collaboration with relevant government stakeholders, partners, donors, and media. This is a Dhaka based position

Position: Media and Communication Associate, Post: 1 (for women only)

Job Responsibilities

  • Quality media content development (narratives, photos, videos, graphics designs, human interest stories etc.)
  • Support program team in writing and editing.
  • Maintain a database of media organizations and communication with them.
  • Work with media including print, electronic and social media.
  • Coordinate with program team for collecting reports, photographs, videos, human interest stories etc.
  • Developing newsletters, infographics etc.
  • Writing creative pieces/ blogs/ articles on MJF’s youth program for digital platforms.
  • Preparing press releases for print and electronic media including social and digital platforms.
  • Involvement in hosting podcast
  • Plan and execute online campaign in social media as per project target and requirement.
  • Support the branding, campaign and communications initiatives of MJF as required.

Skill:

  • Expertise in content development, creative writing, blogging, social media engagement, storytelling, strategic communication, liaison & event management. 

Competencies:

  • Close relationship with different media stakeholders, in-depth understanding on media communication plan development and amicable personality. 

Educational Requirement:

  • Bachelor degree in any discipline preferably in Media and Communication, Journalism or Social Science

Experience Requirement:

  • 02 years’ Experience in media & communication.
  • Working experience with national or international NGOs or media house will be preferred

Remuneration- Monthly BDT 20,000 (consolidated, no other benefits are applicable)

Employment Status:

  • Contractual (initially for one year)

Application procedure: Interested candidates with above requirements are requested to submit application through online http://manusherjonno.org/ecircular/.  

The deadline for submission of the application is May 23, 2023

MJF’s commitment to safeguarding

Manusher Jonno Foundation is committed to preventing any unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, financial misconduct, and is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults as per policy. Manusher Jonno Foundation expects all MJF and project staff, vendors, and consultants, to abide by this commitment through MJF’s code of conduct. MJF places a high priority on ensuring rights and uphold respect and dignity of all people irrespective of class, caste, ethnicity, religion, physical condition and gender.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks, including criminal records and fraudulence/corruption/ terrorism. Please note that Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes is mandatory.

Manusher Jonno Foundation is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity within the workplace.