Communications Associate, Bangladesh (Strategic Communications) At European Climate Foundation

We are seeking a Communications Associate, Bangladesh for our strategic communications team which is the outreach unit of the foundation. This position will see you assist the Bangladesh country team with building and maintaining a diverse network of partners and stakeholders across the climate and energy sector and providing them with strategic communications support and media relations service. The role involves networking and communications at local, regional and international levels. Partners and stakeholders include, among others, environmental justice NGOs, business associations, trade unions, think tanks, the financial sector, grassroots/community groups, health sector leaders, air/water/land pollution experts, economists and other academics – both locally and abroad.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic communications professional with the ambition to make a difference and play an active role in helping speed up the transition to a low-carbon future. The position will be closely linked to an international team of peers and partners in key countries around the world. Further information will be provided to candidates selected for the interview.

Key responsibilities

Commission research and publish reports, in collaboration with other thematic/country desks, on issues such as energy transition, climate impact, green recovery
Assist in developing a communications and media strategy for Bangladesh country desk
Build relationships and liaise with both domestic and international environmental and development NGOs, government departments, and the scientific community
Assist in media outreach for the ongoing campaigns
Assist in formulating project proposals with budget breakdown
Assist in planning and executing digital communication campaigns
Assist the partner organisations to develop media outreach strategy
Assist in thematic campaign planning and execution

Requirements

2-5 years of either journalistic, communications or campaigning experience in the field of climate and energy
Fluency in English, with Bengali and/or any other south Asian language skills preferred
Proven skills to produce engaging and impactful written materials
Existing relationships with key energy, finance, or climate correspondents and mainstream media outlets in Bangladesh is a must
Existing relationships with different climate think tanks, NGOs, academic institutions is desirable
Digital/social media skills, or a willingness to learn
A strategic thinker with proven ability to develop and implement robust communications plans
Good knowledge of the political landscape of Bangladesh, south-east and east Asia
An independent self-starter able to work on their own and as part of a remote team
The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers
The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across phone/video conferencing, time zones, Slack, email, Trello, etc.
A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change

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What we offer

The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;
A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
A full-time position with a consultant contract for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year.