Media Specialist

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realise their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015. Our core values bind us together and hold us to high standards for how we expect ourselves and those we work with to behave. They are our guiding principles to the way we work and help us to understand how to put our organisational purpose-Advancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls into practice.

Our organisation is transforming itself to meet the enormous challenge everywhere that we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals in our team, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls. With this backdrop, Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) has set the vision for 2030 as, ‘We will partner to empower girls and young women, to be heard, to live without fear of violence and to achieve their rights’. This change will enable us to deliver successfully on our global ambitions and significantly impact children’s rights and gender equality in Bangladesh.

The Role:

In order to address gender stereotyping, this project ‘Shomotay Tarunno’ aims to enable young people in all their diversities, including GYW, to challenge gender stereotypes that limit and stop them from enjoying their full potential. Plan International and JAAGO Foundation will work together to amplify the rights, representation, transformation and resources of young people, with all their diversities including Girls and Young Women (GYW) from local to national level to combat harmful gender stereotypes.

The Media Specialist, will work under the supervision of the Advocacy and Consortium Manager. The position holder will be responsible for developing implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive media plan and media strategy development throughout the year for the project. This position requires a strong understanding of media technology and pedagogy and the ability to collaborate effectively with relevant stakeholders such as- media outlets, agencies, youths, influencers, Govt, academia, ministries, civil society and peer organizations etc. The Media Specialist will develop and maintain an active media relation that meet the objectives of the project and ensure that staff and relevant stakeholders have access to appropriate and up-to-date media resources. The successful candidate will also provide support for the maintenance of media-related policies and media monitoring. S/he will lead the process of integrating successful media campaign with projects and programme keeping it aligned with visions and campaign priorities of the project and most importantly with youth and youth organization for building and strengthening partnership with them.

What we’re looking for:

We need a self-motivated and energetic individual with Masters in Mass Communication/Journalism/Public Relations/International Relations/ English from a recognized University and with At least 7 years’ experience in similar job in development organization with 3 years’ experience as a media specialist. S/he has to have significant experience of designing and delivering media campaign contents both at rural and urban setting. Should have very strong English and Bangla language communications skills both written and verbal with understanding of basic techniques, strategies and channels to advance social justice campaigns targeting a range of key audiences. Should have strong knowledge of and interest in media research and media literacy and media advocacy. Also have sound knowledge on constantly shifting political, economic, social, tech and media trends and dynamics of relevance to effective campaigning. Should have experience in community organising, media mobilisation especially engaging young people and/ or working with social movements for change. Should be capable of strategic thinking and trend analysis – able to derive insights from qualitative and quantitative data for media purpose. Also have the ability to deliver creative, innovative work, involving cross-team collaboration, within a tight deadline. S/he should have strong knowledge of human rights and gender justice. Should have knowledge of web design and content management systems, paid social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, twitter and YouTube. Also, Budgeting skills to assist in programme budgeting, tracking, reporting and knowledge of project management approaches.

To know more about the position please visit: Media Specialist.

Location: Bangladesh Country Office (50% travel involved)

Duration: Two years (high possibility of extension)

Application Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that we stand for. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to disqualification of the candidacy. 

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Global Safeguarding policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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 Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability

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