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Job title: Intern, Documentation and Communication.

About CBDP

CBDP is a social development organization founded in Barguna in 1978. It works with marginalized coastal communities, especially women and youth, through a rights-based approach to disaster resilience, youth empowerment, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods. With a network of 5,500 active volunteers and registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau, CBDP has reached more than 12,850 households in the last 1 year. Its motto is Hope, Dignity and Resilience, for every community.

Purpose of the Role

The intern will help build CBDP's public profile and keep its communication consistent across all projects. They will turn project activities into clear stories, reports, concept notes, and social media content, in Bangla and English.

The intern will also support the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) work by collecting stories and case studies and keeping the complaint and feedback records. They will work under the guidance of the Impact and Operations Coordinator and will be responsible for the quality of the materials they produce.

Key Responsibilities

Communication and content

• Plan, manage and update CBDP's social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) and the website.
• Write and edit content in Bangla and English.
• Work with project teams to collect reports, photos, videos, and success stories.
• Help prepare, edit, and share press releases, newsletters, annual reports, banners, scripts, concept notes, and other visibility materials.
• Make sure CBDP's logo, brand guidelines, and donor visibility rules are followed in all print and online materials.
• Give editorial support to program teams on project reports and the quarterly newsletter.

MEAL support

• Write success stories and case studies, with the informed consent of the people involved.
• Keep the complaint and feedback mechanism records, and pass any case to the responsible person on time.
• Help prepare simple data collection tools and reporting templates when asked.

Other

• Keep an organized library of photos, videos, and documents.
• Join field visits and events when needed.
• Carry out other related tasks assigned by the Impact and Operations Coordinator.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and experience

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as social science, development studies, environmental studies, mass communication, journalism, economics or statistics.
• Freshers are welcome. Any experience in volunteering, writing, social media or design is an advantage.

Skills and attitude

• Good written and spoken Bangla and English.
• Good skills in MS Office, Google Docs and Sheets, and online meeting tools. Basic photo or video editing, or Canva, is a plus.
• Well-organized, able to handle several tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good people skills, able to work with colleagues, volunteers, partners and community members.
• Able to work in a team and also independently.
• Commitment to ethics, safeguarding, transparency and accountability, including respect for the privacy and dignity of people in photos and stories.
• Willing to travel to project areas when required.
• Interest in CBDP's mission and values.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in NGO communication, reporting, and MEAL.
• Close guidance from CBDP's management team.
• Field exposure to coastal communities and donor-funded projects.
• A certificate and a reference letter on successful completion.