Communications and Cross-Cutting Manager – Bangladesh

Job Description

• Implement the BADGE project’s Communication Strategy and ensure compliance with the Branding Strategy and Marking Plan
• Write, edit, or produce communication products related to project activities and energy sector reform based on inputs provided by the technical team including talking points, presentations, success stories, social media content, data visualizations and infographics, videos etc., following USAID graphic standards and project branding and marking requirements
• Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports and perform substantive editing and quality control of all technical reports, external deliverables and work products prepared on the e with project
• Respond to incoming requests for information, talking points, messaging, etc. from project staff, USAID, and counterparts
• Provide communication support at events including preparation of press releases, announcements, social media posts and organizing photography and videography activities as required
• Disseminate and promote the project’s findings, deliverables, accomplishments, learning opportunities through USAID approved communications channels to increase the accessibility and utilization of project information
• Supervise staff in the cross-cutting areas of monitoring, evaluation, and learning; gender equity; youth integration and environmental compliance to assist with the integration of these themes into the planned technical activities

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or similar field.

Additional Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in a communications role and or technical writing, preferably working on a USAID-funded project
• Experience supervising staff
• Demonstrated ability to edit a range of technical documents such as reports, articles, presentations, blogs, social media posts
• Demonstrated experience developing written content and/or editing content under a deadline
• Demonstrated familiarity in driving consistency and unity across multiple content deliverables
• Fluency in English (reading, writing and presentation skills) with strong oral and written presentation skills
• Excellent multitasking, organization, and prioritizing skills to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and to identify and resolve problems
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and listening skills to work well with people of different backgrounds, personalities, experiences, and levels of authority
• Proven ability to manage internal and external client expectations with high levels of professionalism and tactfulness