Intern

Job Description

Title: Intern

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar

Published: 4 May 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ A bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably in mass communication, with a sound academic background (recent graduates are encouraged to apply)
∎ Proficiency in graphics design, photo and video editing (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe premiere)
∎ Passionate about developing a career in the humanitarian context
∎ Proactive and quick learner
∎ Good oral and written communication skills in English and Bangla
∎ Ability to multitask and work under pressure amid tight deadlines
∎ A bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably in mass communication, with a sound academic background (recent graduates are encouraged to apply)
∎ Proficiency in graphics design, photo and video editing (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe premiere)
∎ Passionate about developing a career in the humanitarian context
∎ Proactive and quick learner
∎ Good oral and written communication skills in English and Bangla
∎ Ability to multitask and work under pressure amid tight deadlines

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Supporting the team by preparing communication content such as banners, fact sheets, brochures and other printable content
∎ Work on photography and photo editing
∎ Work on videography and video editing
∎ Collect and attractive case stories for donors
∎ Collect compelling human stories from program interventions
∎ Prepare social media focused contents with the guidance of Advocacy and Communication Specialist
∎ Gain practical experience in various aspects of development communication, including planning and development of communication content for internal and external audiences
∎ Improve proficiency in using creative tools such as Adobe photoshop, Illustrator, Premier and Lightroom
∎ Enhance communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with internal and external stakeholders
∎ Improve language proficiency through translation services (English-Bangla-English)
∎ Gain insight into donor reporting and expectations
∎ Department: Communication & Advocacy
∎ Contract length: Till 31 August 2025 (with possibility of offering full time role subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent).
∎ Work Location: Cox’s Bazar Office.
∎ Reporting to: Advocacy & Communication Specialist
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Program Brief:
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
∎ Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.
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∎ Duties & Responsibilities:
∎ Supporting the team by preparing communication content such as banners, fact sheets, brochures and other printable content
∎ Work on photography and photo editing
∎ Work on videography and video editing
∎ Collect and attractive case stories for donors
∎ Collect compelling human stories from program interventions
∎ Prepare social media focused contents with the guidance of Advocacy and Communication Specialist
∎ During the internship, the intern will have the opportunity to:
∎ Gain practical experience in various aspects of development communication, including planning and development of communication content for internal and external audiences
∎ Improve proficiency in using creative tools such as Adobe photoshop, Illustrator, Premier and Lightroom
∎ Enhance communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with internal and external stakeholders
∎ Improve language proficiency through translation services (English-Bangla-English)
∎ Gain insight into donor reporting and expectations

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Honorarium (As per IRC Bangladesh policy).
∎ Honorarium (As per IRC Bangladesh policy).

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Read Before Apply:

Standard of Professional Conduct:

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Address::
∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Application Deadline: 10 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development