Job Description
Title: Intern
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: 4
Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Published: 19 May 2024
Education:
∎ Minimum bachelor’s degree in any discipline with sound academic background (recent graduates who have completed graduation within the previous 1 year).
∎ Minimum bachelor’s degree in any discipline with sound academic background (recent graduates who have completed graduation within the previous 1 year).
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Passionate about developing a career in humanitarian context.
∎ Proactive and quick learner.
∎ Good communication skills.
∎ Female candidates especially from Chittagong division are highly encouraged to apply for this program.
∎ Passionate about developing a career in humanitarian context.
∎ Proactive and quick learner.
∎ Good communication skills.
∎ Female candidates especially from Chittagong division are highly encouraged to apply for this program.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading Humanitarian agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.
∎ IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its footprint in the Humanitarian Sector in Bangladesh and establish an integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC is growing its programming to cover education and livelihoods/DRR, as well as its geographic footprint in the host community and to other parts of the country.
∎ The main objective of the Internship Program is to introduce fresh graduates to Humanitarianism and develop a talent Poole of future leaders for IRC Bangladesh country program through a project-oriented learning opportunity for fresh graduates. The duration of the program will be 6 months and the Interns will learn and gain hands on experience from different department. After the internship program, suitable candidates will be hired for suitable positions based on the requirement of the programs/departments.
∎ The main objective of the Internship Program is to find future leaders for IRC Bangladesh country program through a project-oriented learning opportunity for fresh graduates. The duration of the program will be 6 months and the Interns will learn and gain hands on experience from different department. After the internship program, the suitable candidates will be hired for suitable positions based on the requirement of the programs/departments.
∎ Department: Different Programs
∎ Contract length: Till 30 November 2024 (with possibility of offering full time role subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent).
∎ Work Location: Cox’s Bazar and Ukhiya Office.
∎ Reporting to: Respective Department Head
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Program Brief:-
∎ Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading Humanitarian agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.
∎ IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its footprint in the Humanitarian Sector in Bangladesh and establish an integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC is growing its programming to cover education and livelihoods/DRR, as well as its geographic footprint in the host community and to other parts of the country.
∎ The main objective of the Internship Program is to introduce fresh graduates to Humanitarianism and develop a talent Poole of future leaders for IRC Bangladesh country program through a project-oriented learning opportunity for fresh graduates. The duration of the program will be 6 months and the Interns will learn and gain hands on experience from different department. After the internship program, suitable candidates will be hired for suitable positions based on the requirement of the programs/departments.
∎ Overview of the Internship Program:-
∎ The main objective of the Internship Program is to find future leaders for IRC Bangladesh country program through a project-oriented learning opportunity for fresh graduates. The duration of the program will be 6 months and the Interns will learn and gain hands on experience from different department. After the internship program, the suitable candidates will be hired for suitable positions based on the requirement of the programs/departments.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
Employment Status: Internship
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
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.
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Application Deadline: 26 May 2024
Category: NGO/Development
