Head of Communications and Political Officer

BDT(Tk)  Negotiable Full time on site
Head of Communications and Political Officer
Job Description

Requirements

Education

University degree in political science, law, journalism, or related fields.

Experience
  • At least 5 years
Additional Requirements

You Must Have

  • At least 5 years of experience in communications, policy analysis, international development etc.

  • Proven ability of analytical thinking is an advantage.

  • Ability to build and maintain networks.

  • Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate.

  • Flexible and able to work under time pressure.

  • High proficiency in English and Bangla.

  • Excellent IT skills including skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Canva, Meta Business, Hootsuite, etc.


Responsibilities & Context

Type of employment : Full time (37 hours per week)

Contract duration: Open ended

Starting date: 01/05/2025 or soonest (pending approval from Headquarters)

Location: Danish Embassy in Dhaka, Bay’s Edgewater, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh

The Royal Danish Embassy is an ambitious and dynamic workplace with app. 35 employees. We co-locate with the Norwegian and Swedish Embassies in an attractive modern working environment.

About the position

The position will be responsible for leading and implementing the Embassy’s communications strategy and improving the standards and effectiveness of the Embassy´s external branding and outreach. S/he will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team responsible for public diplomacy, communication, policy and political analysis, maintaining media relations, and supporting the Embassy’s external engagements. This role will directly support the senior management, including the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission, and offer cross-functional support to the Development and Economic Diplomacy teams. In addition, the Embassy is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and results-oriented professional, who is motivated and keen to work with the Embassy in various engagements.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Monitor and provide strategic input to the Embassy’s analysis and reporting on socioeconomic policy developments in areas of interest for Denmark such as human rights, democracy, and security.

  • Build and maintain a broad network with the media, CSOs, local influential actors, political actors, academicians, and subject matter experts.

  • Represent Denmark in relevant working groups.

  • Produce executive speeches, political reports, briefing notes, op-eds, and press-release.

  • Design and execute, both online and offline, Public Diplomacy initiatives to brand Denmark in Bangladesh in alignment with the Ministry´s communications guidelines and the Embassy country strategy.

  • Assist colleagues in sharing core Danish messages, storytelling and production of visual content for social media.

  • Carry out any other responsibility as required from time to time by the Embassy management.

Employment Conditions

  • You will be offered a full time open-ended employment. The contract is based on the Staff Rules of the Embassy. The position is subject to a 3 months’ initial probation period.

  • Your employment is subject to successful security clearance.

  • Working hours are 37 hours per week.

  • You will be entitled to twenty (20) days of paid holiday per year.

  • Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.

  • As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme.

  • You and your dependant family members will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses.


Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Dhaka

Job Highlights

Successful candidates will receive world-class training for managing multinational companies. We prioritize a learning mindset and continuous growth. Join us on this exciting journey!