ICLA Intern Bangladesh Cox's Bazar Ukhiya

Our Ideal Candidate:

This internship is designed to provide an opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain practical experience in Information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA) related activities in a professional setting. The intern will work closely with the department to support in conducting community information sessions, providing counselling and legal assistance on essential civil documentation and HLP issues, facilitating referrals, and organizing training workshops on Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) for Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) issues. Additionally, s/he will assist in communication and outreach efforts, focusing on raising awareness about key legal and protection topics in both camp and host communities.

The intern will need to be highly motivated and passionate about supporting vulnerable Rohingya and host communities in accessing essential legal information, counselling and legal assistance services. S/he should be dedicated to enhancing awareness on civil documentation, dispute resolution, and HLP protection mechanisms, thereby contributing to the rights, stability, and resilience of individuals in both camps and host community settings. S/he should be prepared to work collaboratively with a team and be able to demonstrate achieving objectives of the ICLA program.

Key Tasks and Assignments:

• Assist (if needed) in conducting client intake, documentation, and follow up in line with ICLA procedures.
• Document ongoing legal cases, capacity building trainings, referral cases, information sessions, and other core activities (if needed), under the guidance of Supervisor.
• Contribute to data entry, report drafting, and case file management/hard copy collection, ensuring information is accurate and confidential. 
• Assist in conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) for research and protection monitoring.
• Collaborate with ICLA team members during field visits, client assessments and other relevant activities.
• Prepare activity reports for the line manager, summarizing progress and key observations.
• Participate in community outreach and mobilization efforts, supporting information sessions on ICLA thematic areas.
• Perform additional tasks as required by project needs, adapting to dynamic program requirements and field conditions.
• Adhere to NRC and ICLA standards on ethical service delivery, data confidentiality, and safeguarding principles.

Key Education and Skills Requirements:

Education:

• Recently graduated with a degree in Law (LL.B.) and/or a related field from a recognized institution.

Skills and Experience:

• Experienced in voluntary humanitarian and other related activities, demonstrating commitment to social impact.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with project participants and various stakeholders.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of protection principles and frameworks.
• Engaged in moot court and/or debating at the university level, enhancing public speaking and critical thinking abilities.

Personal Qualities:

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and humanitarian principles.

Responsibilities of NRC:

• 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
•  NRC will provide the intern with a clear ToR, stipulating specific learning objectives and exact outcomes
• NRC will provide adequate induction to programs and the office 
• NRC will provide the intern with access to working space; necessary equipment; information and other work-related resources 
• Pay the prescribed stipend to interns in accordance with the guidelines 
• Issue a letter of completion of internship to interns upon successful completion of the programme.

Responsibilities of the intern: 

• The intern will be expected to adhere to all NRC regulations, policies, and procedures 
• The intern will participate in the induction session 
• The intern will demonstrate motivated participation in the learning experience 
• The intern will carry out his/her roles and responsibilities as specified in the ToR and guided by the supervisor

What we offer:

• Duty Station: Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.
• Assignment duration: 06 months
• 40% travel, approximately.
• 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.
• 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 for 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 of 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