Career Opportunity

Position: Communication Officer

Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Foundation is a specialized national NGO based in Dhaka. We are looking for a pro-active, committed and dynamic young professional for the position of ‘Communication Officer’ under a foreign funded project at the organization .

Working as Communication Officer for the OSHE Foundation typically requires a combination of educational qualifications, relevant experience, technical skills particularly in research-based reporting and strong soft skills, real time bound and work under pressure. The role also demands the ability to creative content creation for media- based actions, manage websites and social media platforms of the organisation on a daily basis, as well as proficiency in AI based applications and tools.

Core Daily Assignments:

  • Creative content writing, text development, and maintaining existing websites: Provide at least 10 new updates/inputs on OSHE websites each week.
  • Ensure daily social media outreach and engagement by monitoring activities, interactions, and views across platforms (Facebook, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, etc.) and submit monthly out-reach report to management
  • Creative video-based content creation: Develop and upload content promoting ongoing campaigns, case studies, and beneficiary testimonies to the organization’s social media platforms. (At least 4 to 5 creative video pieces per month).
  • Article, news story, and press release writing: Write content related to OSHE’s activities and campaign issues for media coverage. (At least two pieces per month).
  • Contact list and database management: Regularly update and maintain contact lists, electronic circulation groups, and communication databases for relevant stakeholders.
  • E-newsletter content creation: Develop content for the monthly e-newsletter and ensure timely publication.
  • Visibility of OSHE’s activities: Promote OSHE’s activities in both print and electronic media, and organize media-related events.
  • Media communication: Handle media relations and coordinate the publication of features highlighting the project’s success stories.
  • IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials: Write and develop IEC materials for the project.
  • Communication focal point: Serve as the main communication point within OSHE, providing support to various departments.
  • Support to partner organizations: Extend communication support to partner organizations as needed.
  • Annual activity report: Prepare the organization’s annual activity report.
  • Other tasks: Perform any other communication-related duties assigned by senior management.

Application Requirements :

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from recognized university.
  • Certification in IT and communication-related soft skills training.
  • Strong proficiency in both Bangla and English, with the ability to work effectively in the field of communication.
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team, even under pressure, and to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills in both Bangla and English.
  • Sound personal behaviors, well-disciplined and ability to follow the OSHE foundation’s rules and polices.

Application Instruction

Only eligible candidates for this advertised position advised to apply by e-mail mentioned in below with detail CV with highlighting skills and competencies with 2 references as addressed to:

Executive Director
Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health & Environment Foundation (OSHE foundation)
House # 19 (1st floor), Lane # 1, Block # A, Section # 6, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216

E-mail: oshe.communication@gmail.com & oshe@agni.com (both)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline: 2 May 2025