Manusher Jonno Foundation has been working for promoting human rights and good governance aiming at bringing changes in the lives of underprivileged and disadvantaged people and fostering dignity. MJF has been awarded a sub-grant from Accountability Lab, USA to implement a project titled “Youth Engagement in Democracy & Human Rights”. The goal of the project is to increase leadership skill and strengthen networks to engage youth more meaningfully in decision making process and implementation of policies that impact on youth and community. It will also emphasize on empowering youth organization to raise voice and playing a catalytic role in effective governance process.

Purpose: As part of the project team, this position will provide technical support to project related communications and branding through content development, virtual communication & campaign, material development & dissemination, media and community involvement in the context of youth engagement in promotion of democratic values and human rights practices. This position will also ensure MJF`s presence and visibility in youth development in collaboration with relevant government stakeholders, partners, donors, and media houses. This is  a Dhaka based position

Media and Communication Executive, Post: 1

Job Responsibilities

  • Quality media content development (narratives, photos, videos, graphics designs, human interest stories etc.)
  • Support programs with writing and editing documents
  • Maintain a database of media organizations and communication with them
  • Work with media to maximize exposure in external media including print, electronic and social media as per defined targets
  • Coordinate with programs for collecting information, reports, photographs, videos, human interest stories etc.
  • Develop newsletters, infographics etc.
  • Write creative pieces/ blogs/ articles on MJF’s youth program for digital platforms
  • Manage contracts and relationships with vendors and business partners related to media and communication
  • Write and distribute press releases for print and electronic media including social and digital platforms
  • Plan and execute online campaign in social media as per project target and requirement
  • Support the branding, campaign and communications initiatives of MJF as required.

Skill:

  • Expertise in communication, content development, creative writing, blogging, social media engagement, storytelling, strategic communication, liaison & event management. 

Competencies:

  • Close relationship with different media stakeholders, in-depth understanding on media communication plan development, confident and self-motivated. 

Educational Requirement:

  • Master's degree in any discipline preferably in Media and Communication, Journalism or Social Science

Experience Requirement:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in development communication is required.
  • Working experience with national or international NGOs or media houses will be preferred
  • Age preference will be 25-35 years.

Remuneration- Monthly BDT 49,000 (consolidated)

Compensation & Other Benefits:

  • As per organization policy

Employment Status:

  • Contractual (02 years)

Application procedure: Interested candidates with above requirements are requested to submit application through online http://manusherjonno.org/ecircular/. The deadline for submission of the application is October 22, 2022.

MJF’s commitment to safeguarding

Manusher Jonno Foundation is committed to preventing any unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, financial misconduct, and is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults as per policy. Manusher Jonno Foundation expects all MJF and project staff, vendors, and consultants, to abide by this commitment through MJF’s code of conduct. MJF places a high priority on ensuring rights and uphold respect and dignity of all people irrespective of class, caste, ethnicity, religion, physical condition and gender.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks, including criminal records and fraudulence/corruption/ terrorism. Please note that Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes is mandatory.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Manusher Jonno Foundation is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity within the workplace.