Drik, as an equal opportunity employer offers the following to dedicated and dynamic personnel
- A challenging and stimulating work environment for young and experienced people to gain experience and insights on both media and development.
- A meritocracy - where skill, creativity and competence are valued far more than mere qualifications
- A non-hierarchical, first-name-based, ‘ideas organisation’
- A smoke-free working environment
- Opportunities to represent Drik at regional and international seminars, conferences and workshops
- An environment where learning is encouraged and training opportunities provided.
- Gratuity, Provident Fund, Maternity and Paternity leave, Meal Allowances, Two Festival Bonuses, etc.
Staff positions are currently on local salary basis. Non-nationals already based in Bangladesh may also be considered.
Current Vacancies
The celebrated photo agency Drik has the following vacancies for dedicated and dynamic personnel for immediate recruitment.
Job Title: Finance & Admin Manager
Reports to: Managing Director/General Manager
Job Description / Key Responsibility
- Assist in the overall finance management of Drik Picture Library Ltd. and its educational wing, Pathshala South Asian Media Academy, to ensure smooth operations, profit and goodwill to the organization.
- Preparation of Annual Budgets, Monthly Financial Reports and Reviews.
- Variance Analysis and Account Reconciliation.
- Fund Management.
- Asset Management.
- Taxes, Audit Support
- Company Matters and administrative support to the organization.
Educational Requirements
- CA/Masters in Finance/Accounting
Experience Requirements
- At least 5 years experience in private sector/business house/media agencies
Additional Job Requirements
- Should have the natural flare for cultivating excellent relationships with customers, vendors, superiors, colleagues and subordinates.
- Should have the ability to develop ideas and strategies.
- Ability to operate independently is essential.
- Knowledge of print and electronic productions will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication and management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to make strategic decisions and problem solving,
- Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills both in English and Bengali.
- Strong knowledge of Information Technology, MIS, Company laws,
- Proficiency in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, financial software and use of email and Internet is essential.
Interested candidate should apply with a CV and a recent photograph to recruitment@drik.net by 20 September 2011.
Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Reports to: Managing Director/Principal/General Manager
Job Description / Responsibility
This position is responsible for implementing Human Resources practices that will provide a high performance work environment for ongoing development of a superior workforce for Drik and its initiative Pathshala South Asian Media Academy.
The company emphasizes the need for employee empowerment, goal attainment, the recruitment and induction of quality staff, key employee retention and development for maintaining a high performance creative socially responsible culture that is a hallmark of the organization.
The functions include:
- advising Drik’ and Pathshala’s management on recruitment and induction,
- compensation and benefits administration,
- training and development,
- administration of Drik’s HR and Admin policy,
- personnel record-keeping and performance evaluation,
- ensuring compliance with HR laws and regulations, and
- Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.
Experience, Education Requirements
- Graduation in any discipline with diploma or higher education in HR Management
- At least five years of professional experience across all HR disciplines
- Excellent command of communication skills in the English language
Additional Job Requirements
Should have the ability to
- develop ideas and strategies.
- work in a multicultural, non-hierarchical, non-smoking office setting.
Interested candidate should apply with a CV and a recent photograph to recruitment@drik.net by 20 September 2011.
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Reports to: Managing Director/General Manager
Job Description / Responsibility
This position is responsible for:
- developing and implementing comprehensive (short, medium and long term) marketing strategies, plans and policies and thus be able to achieve the sales and marketing objectives of the Company.
- monitoring the execution of marketing strategies, plans and policies;
- carrying out competitive sales study, market survey and analyze business activities of competitors in the market;
- managing potential partner relationships, coordination and communication with vendors, agencies;
- developing new clients and maintaining good relationship with existing clients, building and strengthening relationships and continuing proactively to engage with clients;
- market visits, client hunts, creating market opportunities;
- co-ordinating and managing all marketing productions and related activities;.
- building strong communications with all relevant departments and providing support to them with the marketing materials.
In addition he/she should be able to:
- work under pressure in a team with responsibility.
- work independently and effectively in complex situations.
- perform other tasks when required.
Educational Requirements
Masters/MBA (Major in Marketing from any reputed university).
Experience Requirements
- 5 to 8 year(s)
- The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Marketing and Sales, market survey, brand communication etc.
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
Corporate/Media Agencies.
Additional Job Requirements
- Should have the ability to develop ideas and strategies.
- Must be target oriented, able to fulfill responsibilities and be result oriented.
- Knowledge of print production, audio visual and photography etc.
- Knowledge of marketing communications, media and PR
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to make strategic decisions, problem solving, and networking skills with GoB/NGOs/Business organizations and media agencies.
- Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills both in English and Bengali.
- Proficiency on MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and use of email and Internet is essential.
Interested candidate should apply with a CV and a recent photograph to recruitment@drik.net by 20 September 2011.
Drik
Address: House 58, Road 15A (New),
Dhanmondi Residential Area, Dhaka 1209, Bangladesh
Tel: (880-2) 9120125, 8123412, 8112954
Email: recruitment@drik.net
Web: www.drik.net , www.majorityworld.com ,
www.driknews.com , www.chobimela.com
Drik is an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.