Communication Visual Content Manager at BRAC

Primary Responsibilities: 

• The Visual Content Manager of Communications at BRAC UPGI will be responsible for developing visual and multimedia content, as well as project and vendor management of any product that is externally outsourced. 

Visual Content Creation

• Design and format new products aligning with BRAC branding guidelines and priorities of partners 
• Update visuals and design for existing presentations, reports, case studies, briefs, one pagers, brochures for global teams and country teams 
• Develop new visuals and products like graphics, infographics, gifs, and quote cards for various platforms including social media 
• Take data from evidence and written content, like key messaging and lessons learned to develop engaging, visual content that helps visually tell the story of Graduation and its impact on people in extreme poverty
• Ability to create and/or edit short videos and animations preferred but not required
   

Project Management/Coordination

• Manage timelines, concepts, and production of new visuals and products internally and with external vendors to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met
• Collect input and digest feedback by various organizational leaders including especially those with the right technical expertise and oversight of the work within and outside of UPGI, proposing elegant visual solutions to technical challenges
• Enhance coordination between Comms team and other teams within UPGI on visual content creation and dissemination
• Support Head of Comms and country teams to effectively communicate and manage expectations along the way
• Incorporate input from global and country teams into new products to enhance overall impact in reaching and influencing key stakeholders 
• Incorporate data from digital platforms around most effective formats and types of visual content that helps drive engagement with key stakeholders and work alongside Digital Communications Manager to effectively collect and apply data into future work and inform changes/improvements to our comms strategy 
• Work alongside partners on the preparation, development, design, and copy editing of materials, presentations, reports, briefs, one pagers
   

Partner Relations

• Coordinate with internal and external partners on visual content creation to highlight new data, information, lessons learned, impact around Graduation and related issues
• Support global and country teams on cultivating new, enhancing existing partner relations with key stakeholders on visual content development and dissemination 

Qualifications 

• The Visual Content Manager of Communications at BRAC UPGI should have a strong commitment toward international development and the eradication of extreme poverty; with strengths in design, video production, and visual storytelling.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in graphic design, communications design, mass communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations; Master’s a bonus
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a communications/design-related position, though candidates with less years of experience with qualifying skills are encouraged to apply 
• Fluent English, with experience in English-language communications in an academic or professional context; fluency in additional languages is a bonus
• Strong visual content and design skills, with the ability to visually present and complex ideas in a clear and succinct manner particularly for presentations, collateral and social media
• Strong understanding of Adobe Products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro or related software like Final Cut Pro, Canva, etc
• Strong understanding of PowerPoint, Google Slides and other presentation platforms 
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, concise and persuasive manner
• 3-5 years of experience working across teams and with high level, external partners
• 3-5 years project managing the creation of new visual content including graphics and videos to drive awareness, influence positive change toward pressing issues
• Possesses a strong understanding of international development, public policy, economics, communications, multilateral institutions, and/or global governance 
• Experience living and working in the Global South highly preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exceptional organizational skills, process orientation, with a keen eye for detail and creativity
• Highly self-motivated, responsive, and strong ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive collaborator, with ability to effectively manage competing work streams and deadlines
• Exceptional ability to communicate to partners and clients via visual products and presentations 
• Diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of cultural sensitivity.