Communications Officer, Cox's Bazar Sub-Office
Cox's Bazaar
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Cox's Bazaar
- Grade: Consultancy - SB-3 (SC6/SC7), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Communication and Public Information
- COMMUNICATIONS
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leading all communication efforts of the UNDP Cox’s Bazar sub-office, in collaboration with the UNDP Bangladesh Country Office.
- Support Cox’s-Bazar team, and occasionally the UNDP Bangladesh Comms Team to set up mechanisms to receive and compile relevant information for Rohingya crisis response in a timely manner.
- Work closely with Project Managers and Head of Communications to formulate communication related strategies, plans and monitor their implementation. Set-up and manage UNDP CXB Facebook page; highlighting activities and results of different projects as well as ensuring visibility for relevant donors in English and Bangla languages.
- Document project activities in different phases and ensure that they are properly filed for future use.
- Work closely with the M&E Officer to ensure that reports are of high quality.
- Maintain and update information resources relevant to all UNDP CXB’s Programs/Projects.
- Ensure that all visibility items developed by UNDP CXB are of high quality and maintain UNDP standards.
- Act as the key communications focal point person for any high-profile visit in Cox’s Bazar. Document the visit with photo, audio-visuals and interviews.
- Coordinate with UNDP Bangladesh Comms Team to publish CXB project achievements, events, and visits in social media (Facebook, tweeter, etc.).
- Train/orient project staff on communication and documentation Including photography, preparation of field reports, etc.
- Support in organizing any event like media briefing in Cox’s Bazar, as and when required.
- Develop working relation with local media to ensure that UNDP events are properly covered in print and electronic media.
- Represent UNDP CXB at meetings of Inter Sectoral Communications Working group as well as contribute UNDP contents to ISCG campaigns.
- Keep the UNDP Head of Sub-office updated of any important events, high level visits, etc.
- Monitor local media and report to the head of Sub-office any relevant reporting.
- Initiate and develop links with local media for advocacy and for events.
- Work with vendors for printing and other communications activities in line with UNDP Branding guidelines.
- Any other task assigned by the Head of Sub-office.
Impact of Results
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, media relations, social sciences or related field.
- Minimum five years of relevant experience in public relations, communications and advocacy.
- Proven critical thinking, creativity, innovative, analytical and drafting skills.
- Previous experience with a multilateral and/or international organization and crisis communication experience is helpful.
- Internet and social media publishing along with photography is required, videography and infographic editing is desirable.
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office software is essential and knowledge of graphic design and video editing software is useful.
- Good understanding of and experience in working with web-based content management systems (CMS). Excellent knowledge and command of online social media.
- Creativity and strong proven skills in photography and basic videography.
- Ability to draft and develop human-interest stories for online and print publications.
- Fluency in Bangla and English (spoken and written). Knowledge of the Chittagong and/or Rohingya language is an advantage.
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