Vacancy Notice at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent international organization striving to protect and assist the victims of war and internal violence, has been working in Bangladesh since 1971.The ICRC Dhaka delegation is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated person for the following position:

1. Position: Communication Officer 2

Department    : Communication 
Location          : Dhaka 
Starting date  : Immediately

The Communication officer will be working under the direct supervision and guidance of the Communication / Cooperation Delegate.

2. Responsibilities

The Communication Officer is mainly responsible for:

• Implements the public communication strategy of the delegation.
• Contributes to the implementation and running of projects / programmes, mainly independently.
• Maintains contacts with target groups at various (national and international) level.
• Contributes to the development and production of dissemination tools as well as written report.
• Contribute to the ICRC on-line (Web Site & Intranet).
• Implements and maintains an efficient environment scanning mechanism / media monitoring and analysis.
• Feed the delegation with this information through appropriate channels or during delegation's meetings.
• Contributes to PFR and budget follow-up.
• Respecting logistical and administrative procedures.

3. Professional Requirements

• Relevant academic background: the candidate should have mastered from a reputed College/University, in communication or public relation or related field.
• Work experience: Over 4 years work experience in a similar field in any reputed or international organization.
• Knowledge required: Confirmed capacity to analyse the political and social environment.
• Languages: fluency in spoken and written English and Bengali.
• Computer skills: excellent and proven computer skills – particularly MS Office, designing software and excellent in Bengali typing.
• Other skills: Excellent communication and presentation, analytical and writing skills.

4. Personal Qualities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. sound sense of responsibility, good organizational skills, perseverance, rigor and ability to keep a good spirit in stressful situations.

Applications should specifically cover qualifications and particulars of present and past employment. Present and expected emoluments should be specified. If you are interested to apply to the above-mentioned post, please submit your curriculum vitaeon line exclusively dhaka@icrc.org.

Deadline to submit application: 02.02.2014

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.
More information on ICRC in Bangladesh: www.icrc.org/bd