Major Areas of Responsibility:
You will have the opportunity to work closely with our dynamic team to create compelling content, engage with our audience on social media, and help us maintain strong donor relationships. The Communications Intern will work under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator to implement the Communications Strategy and Communications Plan Bangladesh to increase profile of Concern Worldwide Bangladesh

The objectives of the engagement are shared in the following matrix along with the activities, expected results and timeline for better understanding:

Obligations: Maintain high level of confidentiality, integrity wherever the incumbent come across sensitive information’s/data. Person shall accept, adhere to all Concern Worldwide policies (Code of Conduct and its associated safeguarding policies). A report shall be prepared and submitted by the incumbent on completion of the six months tenure prior to the final settlement is made.

Accountability: The professional Intern is accountable to the Communications Coordinator.

In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):

• Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);
• Work with relevant colleagues  to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities.

Job related Key Requirements:

• Graduated with a university degree in fields such as Communications/ Media Communications/ Journalism/ Media Studies, Development Studies/ International Relations/ Communication Science, Business Communications/ Mass Communication/ Public Relations, or related disciplines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience with social media platforms and content creation.
• Tech-savvy and good experience and knowledge of how to leverage AI for social media and content creation, as well as competent usage of social media management tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Canva / Microsoft Design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) 
• Enthusiastic about humanitarian and development work.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn and grow.

Terms of Reference: Click here to download           Job Application Form: Click here to download

If you feel that your qualification and experience match our requirements, and you have a shared commitment to Concern’s values, please email the completed Job Application Form, your updated CV with photograph, National ID and TIN Certificate to recruitment.bgd@concern.net.

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Closing Date of Application: 07 November 2023

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation.  Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality. Concern follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability and other diverse group.Concern promotes gender friendly work environment placing staff welfare and wellbeing at the core.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.