Senior Manager, Communication, Gender Justice and Diversity (GJD)

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BRAC

  • Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 18/05/2024
  • Location: Bangladesh
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Manager of Communication will be spearheading the formulation, planning, and execution of communication strategies across various levels. This role serves as a communication liaison between internal and external stakeholders, collaborating closely with multiple programmes, departments, and enterprises to integrate gender mainstreaming, disability inclusion, and Shomotontro campaign - an initiative aiming to evolve into a nationwide movement to combat patriarchy, along with other pertinent GJD components. Furthermore, the Senior Manager will oversee communication, programme development, design and implement a communication strategy aimed at motivating stakeholders to champion gender equality. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate communication work plans for GJD aligned with BRAC's gender and disability strategies, Shomotontro campaigns, and other relevant components.   
  • Generate and execute creative ideas to advance gender mainstreaming, disability inclusion, and Shomotontro campaigns. 
  • Collaborate with BRAC programmes/departments for gender mainstreaming communication and disability inclusion activities.
  • Design networking and public events for Shomotontro campaigns while ensuring the development of gender-sensitive promotional materials.
  • Develop and manage social media plans to consistently post content on designated accounts.
  • Create sector-specific communication plans and ensure timely delivery of final products.
  • Supervise and support the team, fostering an inclusive culture and encouraging innovative approaches to address gender equality challenges.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
  • Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
  • Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Deep understanding of gender equality issues and programmes in Bangladesh.
  • Strong grasp of communication strategies and techniques.
  • Ability to incorporate gender equality into communication materials effectively.
  • Skilled in leadership, decision-making, and research methods.
  • Capacity for innovation to enhance performance.
  • Attributes including creativity, integrity, teamwork, and proficiency in both Bangla and English, with excellent networking and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Masters in Mass Communication/ Journalism/ English/ Public Relations/ from a recognised university.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field, including expertise in developing effective communication strategies and engaging with national and international communication platforms, networks, alliances, and coalitions.

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