Position Title: Intern - PMU

Department: USAID Bijoyee Activity
Number of Position: 01
Location: Based at CARE Bangladesh Dhaka Office
Duration: Duration of the contract will be up to Three months from the date of joining.

  • Job Summary:  

CARE is one of the world's leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working with over 121 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group, and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extreme poor and marginalized communities.

CARE, in partnership with a consortium of nine partners, is implementing the USAID Bijoyee Activity, a five-year project that aims to increase the meaningful participation of Bangladeshi youth within their communities and in the economy. This will be achieved through three objectives: 1) Promote equitable access to economic opportunities, 2) Strengthen youth leadership through targeted support of local youth-led and youth-serving organizations in order to promote youth participation as decision makers and key contributors to individual, household, community, and national well-being and 3) Strengthen youth systems, in partnership with youth, to provide more coordinated and effective services, practices, and policies that embody the principles of Positive Youth Development (PYD). Bijoyee will replicate proven best practices to scale up innovative and inclusive interventions that will empower people with disabilities, the indigenous population, the SOGI population and other marginalized groups. The project will be implemented across 18 districts.

The USAID Bijoyee Project is seeking a dynamic and motivated Intern to support its mission of empowering youth and strengthening Youth- Led and Youth Serving organizations in Bangladesh. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international development, project management, and youth empowerment initiatives. The Intern will assist in various aspects of project implementation, including research, event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and administrative tasks. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about creating positive change, eager to enhance their professional skills, and interested in contributing to a transformative project that impacts lives across Bangladesh.
 

ii. Responsibilities and Tasks:  
  1. Responsibility #1: Project Support:
20%
  • Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of project activities to ensure alignment with USAID objectives and project goals.
  
  1. Responsibility #2: Documentation:
30%
  • Assist in preparing reports, slides, presentation and summaries to document project progress, outcomes, and best practices.
  
  1. Responsibility #3: YLO and Stakeholder Engagement:
20%
  • Assist in outreach efforts, including organizing workshops, meetings, and events with YLOs and stakeholders.
  
  • Responsibility #4: Administrative Tasks:
30%
  • Assist in maintaining project files, scheduling meetings, and managing day-to-day tasks. Handle correspondence with partners as needed.
  


Responsibility: Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults:
As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always.  CARE 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 this commitment are recruited to work with us.Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

III.           Reporting:  
Intern – PMU will directly report to Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Bijoyee Project

IV.          Working Condition:
This position will be based at Dhaka with field visits as & when required

  • Qualification:  
  • Currently pursuing or recently completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or a related field.
  •  Previous internship or volunteering experience in development sector is preferred but not required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Proficiency in English and Bangla.

Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to CARE Bangladesh’s vision, mission, and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized Candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, support and encourage knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of CARE’s mission wide initiatives.
 
Compensation

Monthly consolidated salary: BDT. 10,000

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply through CARE Bangladesh’s e-recruitment site: https://career.carebangladesh.org/ on or before January 11, 2025.

Note:

  • CARE Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.
  • Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
  • CARE Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, harassment and abuse. All employees are expected to abide by the CARE International Safeguarding Policy.
  • Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
  • To ensure transparent processes during recruitment, internal candidates should discuss potential applications with their Line Managers to ensure endorsement of their applications by respective Line Managers.
  • CARE Bangladesh participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Bangladesh’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
  • THERE IS NO COST INVOLVED WITH APPLYING FOR POSITIONS WITH CARE BANGLADESH. ANY SOLICITATION OF JOB APPLICATION COSTS SHOULD BE REGARDED AS FRAUDULENT.