Media & Communications Manager

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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have the background in journalism and/or strong understanding of non-profit communications, as well as excellent organizational and management experience?

Do you have the strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and interest in working with diverse colleagues on a variety of aspects including humanitarian communications and human rights initiatives?

Do you have minimum 5 years’ experience in visibility and brand management, ability to identify branding risks and suggest appropriate solutions?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!

The Role:

The Media & Communications Manager lead’s Oxfam in Bangladesh’s internal and external communications under the supervision of the Head of Policy, Influencing, & Communications. The Manager is responsible for ensuring that Oxfam in Bangladesh’s programs, partnerships, and impact is effectively communicated to Oxfam’s internal and external stakeholders through a variety of materials and channels. This is including but not limited to producing written content, social media management, website/other digital channel management, and supporting the development of materials, multimedia, toolkits, reports, presentations, graphics, etc. and ensure the branding and visibility of the organization.

What we are looking for:

  • Master’s degree in journalism / Mass Communication or other relevant qualification. An academic degree in social science with strong relevant experience in internal and external communications and media engagement can be considered.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in visibility and brand management, ability to identify branding risks and suggest appropriate solutions.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Experience of writing or developing, analytical features in English or Bengali newspaper/s.
  • Understanding of the development context of Bangladesh and the Asia region, as well as rights-based development approaches are essential.
  • Fully technically competent in internal communication, media engagement, social media, and public campaigning.
  • Willing and able to adapt priorities in order to respond to changing demands.
  • Some experience in budget management and procurement to ensure quality of communication products.
  • Strong experience in managing relationships with mainstream and new media.
  • Proven experience in managing media visits and ability to travel to remote areas of Bangladesh as needed.
  • Management experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience at an international organization is desirable.
  • Must demonstrate commitment and sensitivity to gender and diversity issues.

Key Attributes

  • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
  • Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam GB, to act as key contributor to Policy, Influencing, Communications & Campaigns team, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their Humanitarian fields, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Location: Dhaka Job type: Fixed Term (two years)

Salary & Benefits: As per Oxfam national C2 pay band with other benefits e.g. medical for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave & insurance, etc.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

How to apply:

  • Go to: for external applicants:
    https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk
  • For internal applicants:
    https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal
  • Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT7886 complete the online application process
  • Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert.

Application deadline: 23 January 2022

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Together we save and rebuild lives in disasters. We help people build better lives for themselves. We speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, discrimination against women and climate change. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can live without poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam.