Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 19 Oct 2017
Communication and Reporting Specialist, OBIRODH – Road to Tolerance,Dhaka, Bangladesh
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
OBIRODH will provide support to activities aimed at fostering an inclusive and tolerant Bangladesh. This position will be based in Dhaka. This position is open to local nationals.
**Please note: Only Bangladeshi citizens are eligible for this position.
Position Summary:
MSI is recruiting a full-time communication and reporting specialist to play a key role in ensuring that OBIRODH – Road to Tolerance products are evidence-based, useful and meet quality standards. Under the direction of OBIRODH's chief of party (COP), the communications specialist will develop templates and products to enhance the accessibility and usefulness of the information produced under OBIRODH for internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the OBIRODH's COP and senior team to develop OBIRODH communication products, templates and tools.
- Draft, write, and edit written materials including newsletters, fact sheets, learning summaries, reports, thematic briefs, and other communication products.
- Work closely with OBIRODH technical teams to finalize reports and deliverables for submission.
- Ensure that all OBIRODH communications conform to USAID branding requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of OBIRODH quarterly and annual reports.
- Work closely with staff (graphic designers etc.) to develop content about program activities and achievements.
- Perform other related activities as requested by the COP.
Qualifications:
- University degree in English, communications, journalism, mass communication, social science research, or a related area is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience as a copy editor, journalist, communications specialist, researcher, or other similar experience.
- Prior experience working on international development programs in Bangladesh, particularly USAID-funded, and in depth knowledge of development issues required.
- Proven track record of producing information products for a variety of target audiences under tight timeframes is required.
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
- Proven ability to synthesize large amounts of information into different formats (e.g., weekly reports, snapshots, political/security briefings, ad hoc reporting etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience using current software packages for data visualization and presentations preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
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