Communications Manager - Bangladesh

Pure Earth Bangladesh

Dhaka
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

Responsibilities & Context:ABOUT PURE EARTH:Pure Earth (www.pureearth.org) is a leading global environmental health nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving lives and protecting the planet by reducing disease-causing pollution and cleaning up toxic hot spots in low- and middle-income countries. Since its inception in 1999, Pure Earth and its field teams have completed more than 120 projects in 27 countries with pragmatic, cost-effective solutions. Pure Earth prioritizes actions that protect the developing brains and bodies of children and pregnant women living in toxic hot spots with a specific emphasis on lead and mercury exposure. Partnering with governments, communities, and industry leaders, Pure Earth aims to elevate pollution as a global priority, create sustainable change, and support a healthier future.Pure Earth aims to become a leader driving awareness, interest and action on pollution and health issues by working with government and communities in the country and across the region.Pure Earth is seeking a Communications Manager for the Bangladesh office. The successful candidate will be a reliable, deadline-driven, strategist and creator, with deep experience developing online and offline awareness and advocacy campaigns and using digital tools to successfully engage national and global audiences, driving awareness, engagement, and partnerships.The Communications Manager is responsible for:Assisting the team in executing the strategic communications plan for the Pure Earth Bangladesh office, including but not limited to:Social Media Management

Maintain Pure Earth Bangladesh's social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
Develop daily content (text, images) that is thought-provoking and engaging to increase the reach, following, and visibility in the social channels
Follow the monthly editorial calendars, develop and share posts on all Pure Earth's Bangladesh social media channels
Support in implementing the digital media campaigns by providing support in research, concept development, content writing, graphic design, scheduling the posts, and monitoring the analytics
Translate the global content and different research documents and adopt it into the country context to make it communicable with the local audience
Study different research reports and news articles to gather facts; transform them into an effective message to reach out to the wider audience

Website Management, Newsletter, Blogs, Reports

Maintain the Bangladesh office web content on the Pure Earth HQ website. Continually update the website to reflect program activities and enhance accessibility using best practices in user experience.
Produce and disseminate newsletter and blog stories for Pure Earth subscribers on a regular basis

AV Scripts and Materials Development

Coordinate and develop write-up, publication, and promotion of the project materials (booklets. Brochures, posters, etc.) including design and printing, including work with communication agencies/vendors
Develop audio-visual materials from start to finish including writing scripts, and subtitles, editing, and ensure quality delivery of the project by incorporating the feedback of the team and associated partners

Media Engagement and Monitoring

Develop press releases for different events and activities of Pure Earth Bangladesh
Communicate with the reporters on regular basis to develop a strong network and support them with necessary information
Conduct regular media screening and document relevant news reports

Media Asset Management

Assist in the organization and storage of all media files using internal Pure Earth platforms (Dropbox, Resource Space, Google drive)

Capturing Field Stories:

Visit the project fields and document the human stories and project outcomes
Conduct interviews with the community people and local leaders
Support the communication efforts in the project field as required

Event Management:

Coordinate with the various vendors and develop contracts
Assist in the development of visibility materials for all events
Document the outcomes and best practices of different events in appropriate mediums

Miscellaneous:

Look for innovative online platforms that can be utilized to tell stories, and disseminate research findings and key messages of Pure Earth
Establish relationships with social media influencers and members of the press
Join regular meetings and field visits
Provide support in any activity as required and instructed by the supervisor

WORK SUPERVISION:

The Communications Manager will work under the supervision of Country Director.

WORK LOCATION:

Office located in House: 3/3, Block E, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Domestic travel is required for field visits per project needs.

CONTRACT DURATION:

12-months (One year) full-time consultant position, with the high possibility of annual renewal.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.Education Requirements:

Bachelor/Honors

Bachelor's degree in relevent subjects. Background or degree in media and communication, environment or public health is a plus

Experience:

5 to 8 years

Additional Job Requirements:Qualifications & Experience:

The candidate will have a proven record of successful online and offline campaigns, user engagement, and a demonstrated ability to react to current events.
5-8 years of experience in communications, social media campaign, audio-visual scripting and materials development, training, stakeholder engagement, and event management
Experience in crafting and executing holistic online and offline communication strategies with a variety of audiences and goals
A passion for creating engaging content across all media channels
Demonstrated news judgment and media relations skill
Experience with website content management (especially WordPress) is a plus
Experience with basic graphic design or design softwares/applications (such as Canva) and newsletter applications (Mailchimp) is required
Experience with audio-visual productions and understanding on video editing components
Experience with photography, and video editing is a plus

Company Information:Pure Earth is a US-based international non-governmental organization, registered in Bangladesh (Registration Number 3366), a pioneer in developing evidence-based solutions to heavy metal pollution including lead exposure in low and middle-income countries. In Bangladesh, Pure Earth is actively working since 2020; expanding capacity, building partnerships, and carrying out foundational research, mainly on the lead sources (367 products were analyzed in four districts, home-based assessments were conducted in six districts), conducted toxic site assessments (300+ toxic sites were identified and assessed in Bangladesh), implementing lead remediation programs (three remediation projects were implemented in three districts, lead remediation resulted in a 35% decline in children's blood lead levels), raising community awareness, and advocating to increase monitoring and enforce regulations. Pure Earth Bangladesh has partnered with government agencies to develop and implement a Health and Pollution Action Plan (HPAP). Pure Earth Bangladesh works cooperatively in partnerships that include governments, NGOs, civil society organizations, research institutes, universities, and media agencies to reduce lead exposure, and design and implement innovative solutions to save lives. Here we believe that Together, we can solve lead pollution.

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