Programme Associate - Communication, Conservation Education and Public Awareness
Dhaka
- Organization: IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature
- Location: Dhaka
- Grade: Administrative support - A3 - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Environment
- Communication and Public Information
- Education, Learning and Training
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: 2024-05-20
Programme Associate - Communication, Conservation Education and Public Awareness
10. SPECIFIC DUTIES
1. Assist the project manager in successfully implementing project activities related to communication and awareness, in accordance with the project agreements between the donors;
2. Maintain communication with donors, key project stakeholders (MoEFCC, Bangladesh Forest Department, and relevant committees and bodies), as well as volunteers and consultants;
3. Formulate comprehensive mass awareness and educational plan for as per the needs of the projects as IUCN communication guidelines;
4. Organize mass awareness and educational programmes under the assigned projects;
5. Assist project team to design relevant and effective awareness and communication materials;
6. Develop and disseminate press releases, and IEC materials relevant to the assignments;
7. Assist in conducting stakeholder assessment, engagement and communication, as well as design and implementation of public consultations and mass communication, documentation of project activities;
8. Liaise with stakeholders, press and media, and organize briefings for the assignments;
9. Formulate web stories, and articles and assist in the publication of books, reports and papers under the assignments;
10. Assist project manager in writing project reports and all other committed deliverables are produced, submitted and accepted by the donor in a timely manner as per the agreements;
11. Coordinate with the communications focal point based in the Bangladesh Country Office and/or the Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Officer (Asia Regional Office) for editorial feedback and clearance before disseminating communications content to external stakeholders.
12. Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned by the Country Representative, the Programme Manager of IUCN Bangladesh and project manager, from time to time.
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IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
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Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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