View Vacancy - Communications Officer – Digital, Grade – AO, Dhaka

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.
UK Mission
Communications, Press and Media

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’

Main purpose of job:

The successful applicant will create high-quality digital content for British High Commission Dhaka’s social media channels and official website. You will work as the primary photographer, videographer and video editor of the Press and Communications Unit of BHC Dhaka. You will help manage BHC Dhaka's social media channels and ensure timely and accurate publication of content. You will write creative, engaging and accurate social media and web content both in Bengali and English. You will monitor social media trends and emerging topics and help generate new ideas. You will ensure all social media channels of BHC Dhaka have regular content flow.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

  • Create and publish social media content that support the UK’s objectives in Bangladesh. Ensure content follows brand and social media guidelines.
  • Produce high-quality, modern and engaging digital content to be used across social media and other digital channels. This includes (but not limited to) piece-to-camera videos and AVs (audio-visuals); high quality b-rolls; social media reels; event and documentary photos; social media static and motion graphics etc.
  • Maintain social media content calendars; and provide social media reporting and analysis, and evaluation of digital campaigns in collaboration with the Digital Communications Manager.
  • Work proactively with all BHC teams to help plan and implement innovative BHC digital campaigns and communication plans; provide suggestions to support the development of digital messaging, including drafting and copy editing.
  • Monitor social media channels to: identify priority and emerging issues for the UK government; spot digital trends; and identify and explore new digital opportunities in Bangladesh and in the region to reach existing and new audiences.
  • Manage BHC Dhaka social media channels and write professional, precise and engaging captions both in Bengali and English.
  • Work as the primary photographer/videographer and photo/video editor of British High Commission Dhaka.

Language requirements:

Language: English & Bangla
Level of language required: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking of both languages

A language test may be administered

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
On the job learning

Essentials on Arrival:

  • Strong and proven track record of digital content creation, copywriting, content management, and social media management in a large or international organisation (minimum of 3 years’ experience required).
  • Highly skilled at photography and videography, including experience using modern DSLR and or mirrorless cameras.
  • Highly skilled at graphic designing and video editing, including experience using Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva or equivalent.
  • Advanced knowledge of how popular social media platforms (such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram etc) function and the ability to translate the knowledge while using these platforms.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills in both English and Bengali.
  • Experience in planning and evaluating social media content.

Desirable:

  • A broad understanding of Bangladesh’s political, economic, media and cultural environments and an active interest in domestic and international current affairs; and awareness of the role of the UK.
  • Established working relationships with Bangladeshi media, journalists, and social media influencers.
  • Event and media management experience.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together
27 January 2025
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
36 hours
South Asia & Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Dhaka
British High Commission
1
BDT
BDT 103,330 per month.
monthly
1 April 2025

For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Country Based Staff Terms & Conditions will apply.

The salary will be all inclusive of BDT 103,330 per month.

The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.

Please note - Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.

Note: "All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behavioural based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’

To Apply: 

Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

  1. Complete the Online Application Form
  2. Complete the Experience, Behaviour and Technical/ Professional skills-based questions segment in the Online Application Form
  3. Applicants needs to answer the questions based on their professional experience. Refrain use of AI based tools to avoid application from getting rejected.

Please note that internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation along with 1 year in their current role and have prior approval from their line manager, else the application will not be considered.

We will accept only online applications by 27th January 2025, till 23:55 hrs (Dhaka time)

Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.

Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative & the appointment of successful candidate will be subject to clearance of police and other checks including references/medical/educational and professional which all applicable.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.