Communications Specialist

Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Make a Lasting Impact!

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected and mostly during crisis. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

Over the 30 years journey in Bangladesh, we envision a 2030 where children and youth, particularly girls and young women, are recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and can make decisions about their lives.

Since 24 September 2017, Plan International has been responding to the Rohingya refugee influx in Cox’s Bazar with special focus on protecting girls and boys from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation; improving hygiene and sanitation; and restoring access to safe, quality, and inclusive education for refugee children and adolescents. Guided by our core values, we remain unwavering in our commitment to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls so that children, especially girls, and their communities can learn, lead, decide, and thrive. 

For the past three decades, our work in Bangladesh has made a significant impact, and we are now looking for a Communications Specialist.

The Role

The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing integrated communications initiatives that enhance the visibility, positioning, and impact of Plan International Bangladesh’s programme and specially covering humanitarian action and resilience in Cox’s Bazar and other projects/programs under Humanitarian and Resilience (HAR) portfolio. The role will lead all round communications activities, including guide, collect and content generation, editorial development, photography, videography, graphic design, media management, digital communications, and storytelling on HAR activities.

The position will work closely with the Humanitarian and Resilience Programme, Communications, Sponsorship, and relevant stakeholders to translate programme achievements, humanitarian needs, and community experiences into compelling communication products that engage diverse audiences, strengthen public understanding, and support advocacy. It will also develop evidence-based products showcasing programme impact and success to strengthen fundraising and resource mobilization efforts.

The post holder will support communication activities for humanitarian response, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction, ensuring timely, accurate, ethical, and inclusive messaging. The role requires a creative and skilled professional who can independently write, take photos and videos, edit, design, and produce engaging communication materials using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.

The position will also support media engagement, sponsorship programme support in Cox’s Bazar and strategic communications initiatives, ensuring alignment with Plan International’s brand, global humanitarian communications standards, safeguarding policies, donor requirements, and organisational influencing priorities.

What we’re looking for

• Academic Foundation in Media & Development: A Master’s degree in Mass Communication & Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Development Studies, Humanitarian Studies, or a closely related discipline, providing the strategic and ethical grounding for impactful storytelling.
• Seasoned Communications Professional: At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, media, advocacy, or content development within development and humanitarian organizations, including a minimum of 2 years directly embedded in the humanitarian sector.
• Frontline & Crisis Communications Specialist: Demonstrated, hands-on experience navigating emergency response, disaster communications, anticipatory action, and rapid-onset crises—someone who remains calm, strategic, and proactive under pressure.
• Master Storyteller (Bilingual): Exceptional writing, editing, and narrative skills in both English and Bangla, with a proven ability to translate complex programme data and field realities into emotionally compelling human-interest stories, case studies, and op-eds.
• End-to-End Multimedia Creator: An all-around creative technician equipped with advanced practical skills in field photography, videography, and post-production. You bring advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to produce publication-ready content independently.
• Media Networker & Strategic Influencer: A confident relationship-builder with a strong track record in pitching stories, managing journalist visits, organizing press conferences, issuing press releases, and steering public positioning while managing reputational risk.
• Resource Mobilization & Donor Visibility Driver: Proven experience crafting visually compelling donor-facing communication materials, visibility assets, and impact-driven campaigns that actively support fundraising and resource mobilization.
• Ethical Storytelling & Safeguarding Champion: Deep commitment to child safeguarding, "Do No Harm" principles, informed consent, gender equality, and youth inclusion—ensuring vulnerable communities and children are portrayed with dignity, voice, and respect.
• Agile Field Deployer: Ready and willing to travel extensively to remote, disaster-prone, and emergency-affected locations across Bangladesh at short notice to capture real-time humanitarian impact.

Why Join Us?

Joining Plan International means engaging in impactful work that transforms lives and promotes equality. As part of our global network, you will have opportunities for international collaboration and continuous professional development. We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment where every team member is empowered to thrive. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that to achieve lasting impact, we must invest in those who make it possible. We are guided by a values-based leadership framework rooted in feminist leadership principles.

If you are a committed and values-driven professional with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to join our journey and help shape a better future for children in Bangladesh.

To know more details, please check the following Role Profile: Communications Specialist

Location: Cox's Bazar, with 60% travel

Application Deadline: 28 October 2026

The selected candidate will receive an initial one (1) year contract for this position, with a high possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds. Only Bangladeshi citizens are eligible to apply.

Salary Package for this role is monthly CTC salary along with other benefits, i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, leave, group insurance, yearly medical check-up for employee, and day care facilities.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all, especially women and people living with disability, and gender diverse communities. We promote a competitive salary, a female-friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased, and easy to work with) and equal opportunity, which means equal access to career progression, leadership roles or upskilling programs.

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Safeguarding Policy and Preventing Sexual Harassment and Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA) policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of the recruitment procedures. Plan International is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide appropriate support for applicants with disabilities upon request. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (within the vacancy timeframe) by emailing Career.Bangladesh@plan-international.org

Please note that Plan International will never ask for any fees through mobile banking or send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to the disqualification of the candidacy.

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