Intern

VOICES FOR INTERACTIVE CHOICE AND EMPOWERMENT (VOICE) is a rights-based research and advocacy organisation working to promote human rights, freedom of expression, access to information, communication justice, digital rights, privacy and data protection, economic justice, climate justice, and other issues affecting people and communities.

VOICE works through research, advocacy, capacity building, communication, networking and public engagement to strengthen alternative voices and contribute to more inclusive and accountable policies and practices.

VOICE is looking for a motivated and creative Intern to support its programme, communication, advocacy and digital media activities.

The intern will work closely with the programme and communication teams and will have opportunities to contribute to project implementation, research and media monitoring, digital content creation, social media communication, event coordination, training activities and project documentation.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have an interest in digital media, graphic content, social media, communication and presentation, along with a willingness to learn and take responsibility for assigned tasks.

• Assist the programme team in implementing ongoing project activities and maintaining activity schedules.
• Support coordination with participants, partners, speakers, facilitators and other stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing activity plans, checklists, participant information and other project-related documents.

• Support monitoring of media reports related to human rights violations, freedom of expression, journalist safety and other relevant issues.
• Collect and organise information from newspapers, television, online news platforms and social media.
• Assist in documenting relevant incidents and maintaining monitoring records.

• Assist in developing content for Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and other relevant digital platforms.
• Adapt project information into clear, engaging and audience-friendly digital content.
• Monitor basic social media engagement and support content dissemination.

• Assist in preparing presentations, briefing materials and visual content for meetings, workshops and public events.
• Participate in presentations and public engagements when required.
• Assist in drafting and editing press releases, media invitations, event announcements, social media captions and other communication materials.
• Help organise media coverage, links and other communication records for project documentation.

• Travel locally when required for project activities, workshops, meetings and field assignments.
• Maintain professional communication and teamwork across different project activities.
• Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by senior management or supervisors.

We welcome applications from students, recent graduates and early-career individuals who are interested in development work, human rights, advocacy, media, communication and digital content.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong interest in social issues, human rights, media and communication.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication.
• Interest or basic skills in graphic design and digital content creation.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use AI, common digital tools and office applications.
• Ability to collect, organise and present information clearly and accurately.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Interested candidates are requested to:

• Apply through LinkedIn using the application option provided with this vacancy.
• Send an updated CV to [email protected] with the subject line: Application for Intern Position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.