Advocacy & Communication Officer

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Program Brief

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solution driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.

Purpose of the Role

IRC Bangladesh is looking for an experienced and dynamic candidate to fill the position of Advocacy and Communication Officer, responsible for supporting the communication needs of the Islamic Relief grants within the IRC country program in Bangladesh. This will be achieved by working closely with the Program and MEAL teams to gather communication content such as success stories and human-interest stories, photographs, and audiovisual materials, as well as managing social media and engaging with national and international media.

Workstation: IRC Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office

Report To: Head of Advocacy & Communication

Contract Length: 1 Year (with high possibility of extension)

Highlights of Key Responsibilities

Communications & Information Sharing (30%)

• Develop factsheets, updates, newsletters, and donor communication products.
• Identify and pitch human-interest stories to IRC digital platforms and media.
• Ensure informed consent and compliance with branding and donor visibility guidelines.
• Collaborate with Program and MEAL teams to document case studies, photos, videos, and impact stories.
• Contribute to the country communications strategy.

Content Development & Advocacy Support (40%)

• Produce high-quality multimedia content (case studies, photo stories, videos, briefs).
• Draft key messages, talking points, advocacy briefs, and visibility materials aligned with program priorities.
• Translate technical program data into clear, audience-friendly advocacy messaging.
• Support development of communication materials for campaigns, events, and advocacy engagement initiatives.

Social Media & Digital Engagement (15%)

• Implement a country-level social media plan aligned with advocacy objectives.
• Create and publish engaging digital content (posts, reels, graphics, videos).
• Monitor analytics and optimize content for visibility and engagement.

Media & Stakeholder Engagement (15%)

• Maintain relationships with local and national media.
• Support media outreach to highlight program impact and key advocacy messages.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to ensure consistent and strategic messaging.
• Support capacity building of project teams on communication and basic advocacy principles.

Other

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in communication, graphics design, advocacy for the development and humanitarian actors on protection and DRR fields
• Cross cultural experience

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong writing and storytelling skills (English and Bangla).
• Ability to translate evidence and program data into persuasive messaging.
• Experience in digital communications and analytics.
• Skills in photography, videography, and graphic design.
• Understanding of basic advocacy processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

Specific Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Marketing, ICT (with communication specialization), or related field

Standard of Professional Conduct

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. In accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding (including PSEAH, Adult Safeguarding and Child Safeguarding), Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti Retaliation

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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