Communication and Advocacy Specialist at Plan International
Date: 27 August 2024
Location: Ukhiya, Bangladesh
Company: Plan International
About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization focused on advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. We envision a world where all children and young people realize their full potential. This vision is now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015.
Role Overview
The Communication and Advocacy Specialist will play a crucial role in Plan International’s response to the Rohingya crisis across Ukhiya and Teknaf camps. This role involves producing various communications and advocacy products, understanding donor trends, and contributing new approaches to maintain and create the image and values of the consortium. The position reports to the Communications Manager and the Head of Cox’s & CHT Programme through matrix management.
Key Responsibilities
| Objective | Details |
|---|---|
| Child Protection | Ensure that girls and boys affected by the crisis are protected from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation through appropriate prevention and response interventions. |
| Health & Hygiene | Reduce the transmission of diseases by promoting good hygiene practices and reducing health risks related to poor sanitation. |
| Education | Restore and increase access to safe, quality, and inclusive educational opportunities for refugee children and adolescents affected by the Rohingya crisis. |
| Communication & Advocacy | Produce communications and advocacy products in line with Plan International and ECW’s communication strategy. |
| Innovation | Propose new approaches for maintaining and creating the consortium’s image and values. |
| Cross-Cultural Communication | Effectively communicate across cultures and social strata. |
Candidate Requirements
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Master’s degree in Journalism, Development Studies, Social Studies, or a relevant subject. |
| Experience | 2-3 years in communication, journalism, information management, public relations, media, or advocacy. |
| Skills | Critical thinking, analysis, report writing, story writing, photography, videography, social media content development, brand management, negotiation, networking, and fluency in English and Bangla. Understanding of the local language in Cox’s Bazar or Chittagong is an advantage. |
| Technical Skills | Graphic designing, media relationship management, event planning, basic office electronic equipment use, and computer applications. |
| Interpersonal Skills | Strong ability to interact with diverse personalities and work styles. Ability to work independently, strategically, and collaboratively. |
Compensation and Benefits
| Salary | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Gross Salary | BDT 95,815.00 to 107,791.00 |
| Benefits | Hospitalization for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, festival bonus, gratuity leave, group insurance, yearly medical check-up for employees. |
Application Details
| Closing Date | 04 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Contract Duration | Up to December 2025 with an initial one-year contract. High possibility of extension based on performance. |
| Eligibility | Only Bangladeshi citizens may apply. Women and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. |
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