Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Job Circular

BIDS is urgently looking to hire a Communications Officer to support a complex set of needs related to internal and external communication, dissemination of research, website content development, organization of workshops and conferences, data base development and media relations.

Job Title: Communications Officer

The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree at the post-graduate level in information, media-communications, journalism, English literature, business management or a development related discipline. (S) he should be fluent in written and spoken English and must also have a good command over Bangla in order to be able to develop high quality content for the website and for other publications. Computer literacy in Microsoft office is essential along with familiarity with web-based communication strategies/social media like twitter and facebook.

Salary and benefits are negotiable, and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial contract will be for six months but will be renewed subject to satisfactory performance. The CO reports directly to the Director General.

Please send a letter of interest along with a detailed CV to: dg@bids.org.bd.

The deadline for submitting application is 28th February, 2017.

BIDS is particularly interested in hearing from suitable female candidates for this exciting position.