Visual Communications Officer, Local Service Contract, LSC7, UNFPA Bangladesh, Dhaka

The Visual Communications Officer will be based at UNFPA Dhaka Country Office and will support the Communications Team in managing the digital communication portfolio, such as overseeing, writing and posting on social media, website and other digital platforms. The incumbent will also support the content development and production of overall visual communications products for the  Country Office, including the sub-office in Cox’s Bazar.  The Visual Communications Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Communication.

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results

The Visual Communications Officer will be based at UNFPA Country Office in Dhaka and will support the Communications Team in managing its digital communication portfolio. This includes writing, social media and website management, and support in the content development and production of overall visual communications.  
The Visual Communications Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Communication in close collaboration with communication team members at the country, regional and HQ levels, as well as programme teams to ensure consistent and high quality communication products on  sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender, adolescent and youth, humanitarian response and population and development. 
The Officer will also assist in designing and finalising other advocacy and communication products such as fact sheets, reports, explainers, etc. S/he will contribute to event planning and donor communications. The Visual Communications Officer is expected to travel to the UNFPA supported districts as necessary. 
 

• Produce videos, photos, cards for social media platforms and to distribute to local and international media;
• Update social media with daily content and website with regular content in consultation with programme teams (for content); 
• Support with CO campaign initiatives;
• Support the UN Communications Group in organizing UN events and digital campaigns;
• Design culturally relevant advocacy and communication digital and print products in Bangla and English;
• Take photos and videos during donor visits, events, and activities;
• Monitor the performance of the Country Office website and social media platforms; prepare periodic analytics reports and recommend practical measures to improve reach, follower growth and engagement, for review by the supervisor.
• Document best practices to promote knowledge sharing within UNFPA, implementing partners, donors, and other stakeholders; 
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum completion of secondary education is required. A bachelor’s degree in Development Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is desirable.

• 7 years of experience in developing audio-visual communication products;  
• Knowledge and experience in the field of digital communications, web-page publishing, and social media management;  
• Excellent photo and video production skills, including special effects, and graphic design;  
• Experience working in a multicultural and web-based environment; 
• Demonstrated team player in an international environment; 
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Bangla is required;  
• Knowledge and expertise of UNFPA mandate areas is a distinct advantage.
• Previous working experience in the development sector is an asset. 

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Selection and engagement of LSC personnel may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or selection process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.