Strategic Communications and Advocacy Officer

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Description

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Against this backdrop, the WHO Country Office in Bangladesh is seeking a dynamic and creative Strategic Communications and Advocacy Officer to strengthen the visibility and impact of WHO’s work. Under direct guidance of WHO country office leadership and working closely with other teams, the incumbent will lead the development of compelling human-interest stories, high-quality communication materials for print and digital platforms, and advocacy content. The officer will also support strategic advocacy, partner engagement, and work closely with WHO teams, government UN agencies, and development partners to enhance WHO’s credibility, outreach, and influence.

Responsibilities

•  Content development & storytelling: Create compelling stories and communication products that showcase WHO’s impact, translating technical content into engaging narratives and documenting key successes and lessons learned.
• Visibility and Resource Mobilization: Design brochures, infographics, and visual content to support program visibility and advocacy. Support the development of funding proposals, donor reports, and materials that showcase WHO’s results and impact.
• Speechwriting & Messaging: Review and refine speeches and PowerPoint presentations as well as messages and forewords for the WHO Representative and senior leadership for key events and campaigns
• Technical and advocacy products: Proofread and edit technical reports, web stories, opeds, donor briefs, and other strategic communication and advocacy documents making them more result oriented.
• Website and Digital engagement: Facilitate timely and engaging content for WHO Bangladesh’s Website and social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn etc); track analytics and adjust strategies as needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support the NPO- Communications in coordinating with Government, other UN agencies, media, and partners to ensure consistent messaging and joint communication efforts.
• Undertake any other assignment as requested by the supervisor

Education:

Master degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Advertising, International Relations, or a related field

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in communications and advocacy material development. The candidate should have good skills in Information technology and social media tools, web content and basic graphic design.
• Expertise in Communication, Journalism, Digital media management, International Development and Donor relations
• A proven track record in writing human stories, compelling speeches, and donor/stakeholder communications.
• Proficiency in Digital and creative tools such as AI and Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and social media management tools.
• Field experience and a background or familiarity with health or international development are considered strong assets.

Languages:

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Source: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021260346

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