Intern

Job Description

Title: Intern

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time, Internship

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum bachelor’s degree in English or development studies/IR or similar field.

Job Context:
∎ This position will work under the supervision of the Country Director. The Intern will be assisting CD with day-to-day function, maintain liaison with other departments, support to organize events, meetings etc. This internship is a great opportunity to gain professional experience in a multi-cultural, social service setting.
∎ Work Location: IRC Bangladesh, Dhaka Office
∎ Duration: Till 30th September 2023
∎ Office Time: 5 working days in a week

Job Responsibilities:
∎ To provide comprehensive secretarial support to CD in relation to meeting scheduling, correspondence logging, notes taking, forwarding, prioritizing, record keeping and responding to communications.
∎ Support CD in preparation of briefing and/or position papers in preparation for various meetings.
∎ Maintain liaison with different program and operations teams to coordinate meetings, prepare reports, disseminate necessary changes or information.
∎ Assist and coordinate in any official Events Celebration in Dhaka office, as needed.
∎ Develop database of contacts for IRC Country Office Management support.
∎ Undertake any other official duties as required by the team and organization when necessary, such as during crises, emergencies, and other major events.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, and/or experience working in development field with NGO is a plus.
∎ Proven experience of high-quality report writing is preferable.
∎ Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
∎ Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
∎ Ability to organize and prioritize, using initiative when appropriate.
∎ Ability to cope with stress, work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
∎ Flexibility, adaptability, sense of humour, and patience.
∎ Facilitation and interpersonal skills
∎ Analytical and problem-solving skills.
∎ Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences, having full alignment with organizational values.
∎ Good knowledge and competence of computer applications i.e. Microsoft Office Professional.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Weekly 2 holidays
∎ As per policy

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 8 Apr 2023

Company Information:
∎ 2 Apr 2023
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Address : 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ Web : https://www.rescue.org/
∎ Business : 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.

Category: General Management/Admin

: Standard of Professional ConductIRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.Gender Equality & Equal OpportunityWe are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?