Public Relations and Communications Officer at GIZ

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of an “Public Relations and Communications Officer” for GIZ supported Programme working in the area of Environment and Climate change based in Dhaka. A. Responsibilities The position holder is responsible for: public relations for the GIZ projects in the field of environment and climate change and internal communication events management In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks: B. Tasks 1. Core scope of tasks The position holder Planning of program/project communication strategy; exercise of guidance in the development and achievement of the  PR and Communication concept and program strategies and operational plans; alignment of program’s/ projects’ brand strategies and PR and Communication concepts with the GIZ framework; principal advisory over and primary management of the PR function throughout the four projects to ensure that all PR endeavours undertaken by the program/project components are coordinated; and advice and support of partners in their PR activities. Development and update of PR materials in line with GIZ Corporate Design and after approval from the GIZ Dhaka Office PR & Corporate Communications Coordinator strategic assessment of information needs and determination of interventions in order to close the gaps and make communication more efficient 2. Core scope of tasks The position holder Key partnership with/advisory function to the projects’ advisors/coordinators and the GIZ Dhaka Office PR & Corporate Communications Coordinator Coordinating contributions for internal GIZ newsletter maintaining the information on the GIZ BD Wiki 3. Core scope of tasks The position holder Preparation and coordination of events on national level Supporting event management in the different project areas 4. Other duties/additional tasks The position holder contributes in improving methods and measures of internal and external information and knowledge flows, not only in the packaging of materials but also in initiating learning opportunities and exchanges to enhance written information (documentation) Database-Management especially photo database for ensuring systematic and structured access to data important for PR materials Documentations of relevant materials and documents Performance of other tasks relevant to the job or organization unit when the need arises, and participation in task teams and other corporate entrepreneurial or strategy-linked endeavors C. Required qualifications, competences and experience Qualifications University degree in relevant field:  Development Communication, Mass Communications, Organization Communication Professional experience At least three years’ experience as a lead specialist in the public relations function Experience in working with international development cooperation agencies or corporate responsibility programs of companies Other knowledge, additional competences Strong base of contacts in media, print and broadcast Demonstrated understanding of the development cooperation mandates Strategic in thinking:  able to think long-term and find PR implications and opportunities of GIZ activities Ability to act in a culturally appropriate manner in national and international settings and in a politically sensitive way that is appropriate in a given context Ability to cooperate constructively and reliably with colleagues Excellent writer and editor An affiliation to Germany, German culture or work ethics, or command of German language is an asset We only accept electronic applications. If you meet the above requirements click here to apply. Last Date of Application : May 18, 2013 No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality. GIZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women and impaired persons are especially encouraged to apply and they will be selected in case of equal qualification with other candidates