Communications Manager
(Based at Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka)

We strive on creating an inclusive work culture that ensures every individual feel supported and respected- a culture that focuses on gender inclusion with power to elevate unheard voices and value diverse experiences, fostering an environment of authentic respect and trust.

Our core values bind us together and hold us to high standards for how we expect ourselves and those we work with to behave. They are our guiding principles to the way we work and help us to understand how to put our organisational purpose- Advancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls into practice.

These shared values and behaviors help to foster a culture of openness, accountability and transparency and to create a learning culture within Plan International, which allows innovation, experimentation and learning from our mistakes. They are also intended to help us attract those who share our ambitious goals for children and young women.

Plan International Bangladesh is looking for a committed and passionate person who fits in the role of Communications Manager. The scope includes:

• Leads Plan International Bangladesh’s communication work
  
• Identifies links between key national issues and relevant regional and global trends and their relevance to the Bangladesh country programme
  
• Makes links with programme work to ensure Plan International Bangladesh’s, programmes, policy and research, are profiles externally
  
• Responsible for shaping and delivering work, which has a significant impact on Plan International’s public image - at national and international level
  
• Represents Plan International Bangladesh internally and externally, media and other communications professionals
  
• Manages a team of 2 and short team consultant: Digital Media Coordinator, Communications Specalist
  
• Oversees a small delegated communications and branding budget

What we’re looking for
We need a dynamic individual who possess significant experience in developing and managing communications content and tools and success in delivering high -quality digital strategies, including extensive experience with web and social media. The post holder needs to have excellent ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively in English and Bangla– translating complex issues for a variety of audiences along with strong public speaking skills in English and Bangla.

An advanced degree (Master’s) in Communications, English or Advertising, or similar area of study, from any of the top universities in Bangladesh or from overseas with experience (six to eight) in Strategic Communications positions preferably in development and / or humanitarian contexts.

About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realise their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Its girls who are most affected. Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach.

How to apply:
To find out more details and apply visit: Communications Manager and should apply online by 10 November 2020. Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we will be shortlisting on an ongoing basis so would encourage early applications

We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

Salary Package: BDT. 169760 to 185000 (monthly cost to the company) along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee (only).

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Safeguarding policy of Children and Young People

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