Communication Intern Bangladesh Cox's Bazar at Norwegian Refugee Council

Role

Our Ideal Candidate:

This internship is designed to provide an opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain practical experience in Communication, especially audio-visual communication and graphic design, in a professional setting. The intern will work closely with the department to support audio-visual communication and graphic design.

The intern will need to be highly motivated and passionate about Communication, especially in audio-visual communication. They should be prepared to work collaboratively with a team and be able to meet deadlines.

About The Company

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Assignments:

• Assist in producing high-quality photo, video, and audio content from field locations, events, and programme activities.
• Support editing of short videos, reels, interviews, and human-interest stories for digital, advocacy, and donor communication use.
• Help develop basic audiovisual storytelling content, including scripting, transcription, and subtitling.
• Organise, maintain, and update a structured archive of multimedia assets, including photos, videos, consent records, and metadata.
• Assist in preparing content packages for social media, donor updates, advocacy campaigns, and internal communications.
• Design simple and engaging communication materials such as social media posts, infographics, banners, and fact sheets.
• Adapt NRC global communication templates into Bangladesh-specific materials while ensuring brand and donor compliance.
• Support visualisation of humanitarian data and field stories into accessible and audience-friendly formats.
• Assist in preparing visibility and communication materials for events, campaigns, and community engagement activities.
• Support field visits to NRC programme locations to collect photos, videos, and beneficiary stories under supervision.
• Ensure informed consent procedures are properly followed during all content collection activities in the field.
• Coordinate with field teams to identify story opportunities and support communication planning needs.
• Provide logistical and technical support during field missions, including camera setup, file backup, and equipment handling.
• Assist in preparing, scheduling, and publishing content for NRC digital platforms, ensuring tone, accuracy, and brand consistency.
• Support basic monitoring and reporting of digital content performance, including engagement, reach, and audience insights.

Requirements

Key Education and Skills Requirements:

Education:

• Recently graduated with a degree in Film and Media Studies, Communication, Mass Communication and Journalism.

Skills and Experience:

• Basic skills in photo, video, and audio production, including shooting and editing content for digital use, will be preferred.

• Expected to have familiarity with design and editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms.

• Visual storytelling ability to translate humanitarian and field realities into engaging communication products.

• Good understanding of social media platforms and content formats used for digital communication and advocacy.

• Basic skills in content writing, captioning, transcription, and simple script development for multimedia outputs.

• Ability to organize, archive, and manage digital assets, ensuring proper documentation and file management.

• Communication skills in English and Bangla, with attention to detail in branding and content quality.

• Prior experience or portfolio in communication/media/design is an advantage.

• Knowledge of the context in Bangladesh, specifically within the Rohingya response, will be an advantage.

• Fluency in English and Bangla (speaking, reading, writing) and familiarity with the Rohingya/Chittagonian local language will be an advantage.

Personal Qualities:

• Communicate with impact and respect

• Problem‑solving mindset

• Initiating action and change

• Empowering and building trust

• Openness to learning new digital tools

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and tasks

• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and humanitarian principles

• Cultural sensitivity and respectful engagement with different community groups.

• Time management skills, with the ability to complete tasks on schedule and follow instructions.

Responsibilities of NRC:

1. NRC will provide the intern with a conducive working environment, effective supervision and guidance to ensure optimal learning; evident in regular supervisory meetings and a final performance evaluation

2. NRC will provide the intern with a clear ToR, stipulating specific learning objectives and exact outcomes

3. NRC will provide adequate induction to programs and the office

4. NRC will provide the intern with access to working space; necessary equipment; information and other work-related resources

5. Pay the prescribed stipend to interns in accordance with the guidelines

6. Issue a letter of completion of internship to interns upon successful completion of the programme.

Responsibilities of the intern:

1. The intern will be expected to adhere to all NRC regulations, policies and procedures

2. The intern will participate in the induction session

3. The intern will demonstrate motivated participation in the learning experience

4. The intern will carry out his/her roles and responsibilities as specified in the ToR and guided by supervisor

What we offer:

• Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar.
• Assignment duration: 06 months
• 40% travel, approximately.
• Monthly Stipend: 20,000.00 BDT
• Working Hour: 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process

• This position is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport/NID.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV and the Comms portfolio if any.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms qualifications will generally not be considered
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

NRC works in Cox’s Bazar in response to the Rohingya crisis, and in areas such as Sylhet in the north-east addressing the impacts of climate change. Alongside partners, our integrated operations include shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), responding to weather-related emergencies, ensuring education continuity through in-person and digital learning, and scaling up information counselling for refugees and host Bangladeshis, reaching over 150,000 people per year. Our approach to humanitarian action focuses on principled aid delivery and promotes the agency and dignity of impacted populations.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and assistance community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC here