Cordaid is hiring Sr. Communication and Knowledge Management Officer

Cordaid is a leading INGO working since 1972 in Bangladesh.

Vacancy: Not specified

Vacancy Type: Fulltime

Role: Sr. Communication and Knowledge Management Officer

Job Responsibilities:

Result area 1: Develop Cord aid's brand visibility and corporate communications materials:

• Lead and work with the Country communications functions to deliver program and project-specific communications needs, including printed materials (flyers, brochures, learning publications, infographics), representation of project achievements and stories on social media channels, websites, and other communication-related products.
• Writing and editing concise and attractive updates for website and social media pages.
• Serve as a storyteller and editor for all content produced by the project and country office.
• Assist in organizing different events at national and regional levels for the visibility and branding of the organization.
• Ensure all materials, including jointly branded ones, are compliant with our brand guidelines. Ensuring the design and development of materials, messaging, and images required to achieve resource mobilization objectives.
• Monitoring branding of programs by Country Office staff and partners to ensure donors/potential donors, as well as the general public, view the organization favourably.
• Developing and maintaining a database of key contacts relating to Cordaid's areas of interest who will regularly receive communications materials.
• Orient the colleagues on organizational visibility and communication strategy. Build the capacity of program staff to collect stories, photographs, and event news through training and mentoring.
• Oversee the work of the vendors/consultants related to the production of communications materials.
• Providing editorial support and direction to the program team in developing reports and articles.

Result area-2: Establish knowledge management and showcasing system:

• Capturing the achievements of the project and disseminating through video documentation, case studies, etc.
• Developing high-quality presentations such as PowerPoint to present to the higher-level stakeholders such as donors, government, and national level events.
• Innovate and bring new ideas and platforms to enhance team collaboration, internal communication information exchange, and peer-to-peer learning.
• Lead the development of learning and knowledge management strategies to ensure minimum standards and implementation across projects.
• Actively work with the field team to capture the achievement and learnings through different studies, research, investigations, case studies, etc.
• Write the successes and learning stories and share them with the team members and other stakeholders.

Result area 3: Linkage, networking, and advocacy:

• Organize national and local level events to disseminate the learnings and achievements to the different stakeholders.
• Identifies and establishes contacts with organizations and explores representation for potential areas for collaboration, taking into account the mission statement of Cordaid and the possibilities within the program.
• Develop strong linkage with government line departments, consortium members, and other service providers.
• Advocate to relevant agencies to incorporate project learning in policies and to achieve an enabling environment for project operation.
• Supporting in conceptualizing and organizing events (e.g. round table discussions, workshops, exhibitions, etc.) and communication campaigns to highlight Cordaid's work and/or create an understanding of specific issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years experience in communications, public relations, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.
• Excellent in English Communication, both in writing and presentation.
• Skill in developing presentations such as PowerPoint slides and communication materials.
• Ability to transform knowledge and information into exciting and useful messages and disseminate it to the right audiences through the best distribution channels.
• Awareness of the latest trends in communications (print, digital, website, and social media) and of recent global developments.
• Working days from Sunday to Thursday with 40 hours per week.
• This position may be required to work some overtime hours and travel across the whole project area.
• The initial contract will be one year but renewable yearly, depending on performance, fund availability, and organizational policy.
• Willingness to use local transportation to visit fields in remote areas.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor or country office from time to time.
• Yearly renewable contract based on fund availability and performance.
• Need to follow the Cordaid HR, Admin, and Finance-related policies strictly.
• Previous experience in working in complex, international organizations is highly advantageous.
• Practical experience in strategic communications around events and digital communication is highly advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and self-direction combined with open communication with colleagues to share standard methodologies.
• Core Competencies.
• Excellent working relations ability with relevant government lines and advocacy and community mobilization.
• Excellent team player, interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, strong value-based commitment to right-based approach.
• Good understanding of issues of climate change adaptation, gender equity, protection, and multicultural intervention.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla.
• Pro-active and participatory decision-making and problem-solving.

Job Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Salary: Negotiable.

Benefits: As per the Company policy.

Application Deadline: 20 September, 2023

Application link:

• Please submit your latest CV with a cover letter with the expected salary to the email: [email protected]

Please mention your expected salary in the cover letter. The subject line should be" Sr. Communication and Knowledge Management Officer - Country Office".