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Intro

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM is part of the United Nations system, as a related organization. Bangladesh became a Member State of IOM on 27 November 1990 and the IOM mission in Bangladesh was officially established in 1998. IOM continues to support the Government of Bangladesh to view migration as a phenomenon, holistically and strategically, as well as to understand how migration policy can influence and be influenced by external factors. IOM’s institutional tools endorsed by Member States, including the Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF); Migration Governance Framework (MiGoF); and Global Compact for Migration for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM); continue to serve as supportive policy development tools in this regard. Provision of technical assistance and capacity building to Government of Bangladesh counterparts will remain IOM’s focus, ensuring that key stakeholders have the skills, capacity, tools, and policy frameworks to ensure sound migration management as well as meeting the immediate, midterm and long-term needs of migrants and their communities.

 

I have been working with the IOM Bangladesh as a National Communications Officer (Comms Lead)

Achievement

  • Developed the National Communications Strategy on Migration for the Government of Bangladesh
  • Developed and implemented more than 40 communication plans and strategies for events, campaigns, and activities.
  • Ensured 3000+ media reports since 2019, which contributed to the visibility, outreach, fundraising, advocacy, awareness-raising, and crisis management of the organization.
  • Secured around 40 million people’s reach through digital media interventions.
  • Re-built IOM Bangladesh’s digital entities (website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram) based on the current needs.
  • Introduced some innovative ideas like Concert for Migrants, Migrant’s Tele with the engagement of prominent icons, celebrities, and migrants’ home and abroad
  • Led the ‘Communications and Visibility’ perspective of the EU funded Prottasha project.
  • Supported more than 15 projects in terms of project development, reporting and donor relations.

Responsibility

  • Develop and implement communications strategies for the UN migration agency.
  • Design and implement integrated communication campaigns, events, workshops, & activities.
  • Develop public information content, including IEC and BCC materials, that highlight the actions of the organization.
  • Ensure IOM’s visibility in the media through regular media communication, strategic intervention, crisis management, and the development of public relations materials.
  • Look after IOM Bangladesh’s digital media platforms with content development and promotion
  • Liaise with IOM regional offices in Bangkok and Brussels and the headquarters in Geneva.
  • Develop projects and programmes to ensure further funding.
  • Support donor communication with reporting, content, and documentation.
  • Advising upper management on the organization’s public engagement, visibility, and branding.
  • Develop the capacity of the employees in communication, marketing, visibility, and media relations.

Area of Work

  • Migration Governance

  • Migration and Development

  • Migrant Protection and Assistance

  • Migration Health Assessment Center in Bangladesh

  • Migration Data Analysis

My Contribution & Remarkable Work

360 Works

In every initiative and work, I work from a 360 angles. For me, it’s integrated communication. For Concert for Migrants, for example, I used media, digital media, content, social advocate, and celebrity to promote the issues of safe migration, migration governance and sustainable reintegration.

Testimonials

Sarif is a highly competent professional. I was impressed by his drive and passion for his work. When faced with what most colleagues would regard as an insurmountable challenge, he would view it merely as a speed bump. One of Sarif's many strengths is his ability to 'think big' and I was very impressed by the televised Concert for Migrants that he organized in 2020 and 2021. Sarif works well within a team and has an extensive personal network. I noted the investment he makes to stay in touch with former colleagues and friends. Sarif's varied skill set and his commitment to 'get things done' are an asset to any team. I would certainly work with him again if there is an opportunity. In our time working together, I saw first hand Sarif's commitment to be better and do better through taking on courses to develop his skills, to attending events to build knowledge, and proactively engaging in initiatives that would support his professional development. I will follow his career with great interest.

Samantha Donkin

Project Manager at IOM - UN Migration

Sariful is an excellent communications expert. I worked with him at IOM Bangladesh for over two years. Sariful is always prepared to provide a hand when necessary, he is very passionate about telling stories with innovative ideas and communications tools. For instance, ‘Concert for Migrants’ was one of his projects that enabled IOM Bangladesh to reach millions of people globally. I'm sure he would be an asset to any organisation.

Giorgi Gigauri

Chief of Mission at IOM - UN Migration

Sarif is an excellent colleague who is very pleasant to work with and delivers high quality communication material. Sarif has a great grasp of and waste network with the communication environment in Bangladesh. His role in providing proactive support to various departments under IOM with strategy and advice has been crucial.

Katrine Nkoyo Øverland

Programme Support Officer- UN Migration

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