Communications Associate at BRAC

About the Opportunity

The Communications Associate will be responsible for providing strategic communications and marketing support to BRAC International Microfinance (BI MF) and its entities. The incumbent will closely with BI MF’s technical leads to enhance global visibility and thought leadership of BI MF as an advocate of impact-focused approach for investing in and delivery of financial services for people living in poverty. The key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Conceptualise and develop contents for websites and different social media platforms. Write and edit client stories, scripts for videos, blogs, case studies, factsheets, capacity statements and annual reports. Periodically update all external facing materials. Develop and manage a communications resource portal and share with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Provide support in planning and implementation to achieve communications and marketing objectives of BI MF’s entities. Support country communications teams to ensure brand consistency, boost media engagement through effective PR, and organise campaigns to enhance visibility of the BRAC brand in all countries.
3. Support communications needs of CEOs and senior leadership of BIHBV by developing presentations, talking points for interviews and editorials.
4. Provide creative planning and execution support to develop social and behaviour change materials in coordination with internal and external design teams, product, impact and social performance experts and various functional leads of BI MF.
5. Support BRAC global communications team with information and content and join campaigns on key thematic areas. Maintain relationships with affiliates, BRAC central communications team, regional teams and BI programmes to exchange information and knowledge.
6. Develop campaign reports, ToRs, budgets and track performance through periodic communication audits.
7. Set up and coordinate meetings via digital platforms across different time zones. Take meeting minutes and notes, support BI MF Director and technical leads with research and information when required, and develop presentations/communications for them to participate in internal and external events.
8. Safeguarding:
9. 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.
10. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
11. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

1. Knowledge: Knowledge of BRAC’s vision, mission, and programmes; good understanding of development themes and issues; very good knowledge of contemporary communication styles and platforms; knowledge of microfinance and financial inclusion will be an added advantage.
2. Skills: Fluent in English speaking and writing; ability to plan strategic campaigns; project management and event management; expert in developing ideas and content for various digital media platforms; strong creative and technical writing abilities.

Competencies: Ability to facilitate group meetings; developing work and project plans; setting priorities; meeting deadlines; relationship building; strong attention to detail

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelors or Masters degree in Media and Communication/ International Development / Development Studies/Marketing
2. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in international development/communications/brand marketing

Employment type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable