Under the direct supervision of the UNESCO Representative and Head of Office, and in close coordination with the CI Sector team, the incumbent will:
Responsibilities:
Initiate and implement projects on Freedom of Expression including media sector development, safety of journalists, Media and Information Literacy (MIL), documentary heritage, and language preservation and promotion in collaboration with relevant units (e.g., CLT) and stakeholders.
Provide inputs and technical support for the CI Programme in Bangladesh.
Support the design, adaptation, and implementation of CI activities to address the country’s evolving needs in a rapidly changing media and communication environment.
Develop project proposals and assist in mobilizing extra-budgetary resources.
Design projects to promote legal and regulatory protections for journalists and initiatives to improve working conditions in the media sector.
Contribute to the preparation, review, and dissemination of communication, information, and outreach materials related to CI projects and activities.
Data collection and analysis.
Desk reviews of relevant publications and policies.
Oversight of consultants and implementing partners.
Reporting on progress and results.
Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with UNESCO internal departments and external partners.
Participate in UN Country Team (UNCT) activities relevant to the CI sector.
Ensure gender equality is systematically integrated into all programmes, both mainstreamed and targeted, to contribute to systemic change.
Provide technical advice and design work plans to support government institutions, advisory bodies, and other stakeholders in line with international standards on freedom of expression and press freedom.
Design strategies to strengthen media and communication systems through legal, institutional, and policy reforms.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public relations or in any other related field.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Previous experience in international development bodies would be considered as an asset.s:
Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English and Bangla.
