Job Description

Title: Intern (External Relations and Communications)

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 3

Age: at most 30 years

Location: Dhaka (Baridhara), Kurigram (Kurigram Sadar) ...

Maximum Salary: Tk. 15639 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At most 1 year
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency
∎ Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

Published: 9 May 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English
∎ Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 30 years
∎ Experience in working with: Proficiency in illustration, strong communication skills (including writing), media literacy, familiarity with photography, and graphic design capabilities.
∎ Essential Completencies:
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Reporting & Documentation
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation Skill
∎ Basic Photographic Skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Self-development
∎ Problem solving
∎ Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Strategic Management
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
∎ Supportive, effective and good team player
∎ Staff Management
∎ Willing to adapt to IRW’s norms and values
∎ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, basic internet usage, statistical software, and database management.
∎ Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in both English and Bengali

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Provide support in publishing communication materials.
∎ Coordinating with diverse stakeholders as directed by the ERC Manager.Assisting social media management.
∎ Creating materials for presentation.
∎ Assisting in the management of the official websiteSupport the ERC team in generating good quality media content, including photos, videos, and field case stories.
∎ Support the ERC team in drafting news, press releases, and reports·       Assist in translating contents·
∎ Assist with design works Create and formulate new contents based on guidance from the ERC Manager
∎ Capturing photographs as needed
∎ Participate in meetings, seminars and webinars organized by IRB and other organizations when required Data collection, data analysis.
∎ Support Project implementation·
∎ Frequent field visit assigned by project manager and ERC team, Dhaka·
∎ Any other tasks delegated by Project Manager ( Kurigram Sadar and Companiganj, Sylhet)
∎ Establish connections with Ministries and other Government Institutes.
∎ Establish connections with Ministries and other Government Institutes as directed by the ERC Manager
∎ Build networks with NGOs and INGOs as advised by ERC Manage
∎ Establish ties with local media houses including newspapers and Television channels
∎ Visit NGOAB when necessary.
∎ Participate & involved with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization etc.) activities.
∎ Support in the procurement of materials like requisition, follow-up etc.
∎ Facilitate donor/external visits and ensure that recommendations of visitors are addressed.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, Fraud, Bribery or money
∎ Laundering to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on the safeguarding of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.
∎ Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
∎ Support the ERC team with their daily tasks-75%·
∎ Provide support in publishing communication materials.
∎ Coordinating with diverse stakeholders as directed by the ERC Manager.Assisting social media management.
∎ Creating materials for presentation.
∎ Assisting in the management of the official websiteSupport the ERC team in generating good quality media content, including photos, videos, and field case stories.
∎ Support the ERC team in drafting news, press releases, and reports·       Assist in translating contents·
∎ Assist with design works Create and formulate new contents based on guidance from the ERC Manager
∎ Capturing photographs as needed
∎ Participate in meetings, seminars and webinars organized by IRB and other organizations when required Data collection, data analysis.
∎ Support Project implementation·
∎ Frequent field visit assigned by project manager and ERC team, Dhaka·
∎ Any other tasks delegated by Project Manager ( Kurigram Sadar and Companiganj, Sylhet)
∎ Advocacy, Networking and Communication-20%
∎ Establish connections with Ministries and other Government Institutes.
∎ Establish connections with Ministries and other Government Institutes as directed by the ERC Manager
∎ Build networks with NGOs and INGOs as advised by ERC Manage
∎ Establish ties with local media houses including newspapers and Television channels
∎ Visit NGOAB when necessary.
∎ Others- 5%
∎ Participate & involved with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization etc.) activities.
∎ Support in the procurement of materials like requisition, follow-up etc.
∎ Facilitate donor/external visits and ensure that recommendations of visitors are addressed.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, Fraud, Bribery or money
∎ Laundering to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on the safeguarding of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.
∎ Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Internship

Job Location: Dhaka (Baridhara), Kurigram (Kurigram Sadar), Sylhet (Companiganj )

Read Before Apply: For more details on Job information, Please download the job description from our official website (islamicrelief.org.bd). Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply. However, Islamic Relief Bangladesh considers diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of race, family or marital status, ethnicity, disability, class, caste, or religion.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:

Company Information:
∎ Islamic Relief Bangladesh
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.
Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness.
Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRB engages. IRB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.



Address::
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness. Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRB engages. IRB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Application Deadline: 20 May 2024

Category: NGO/Development