Position Title: Development Trainee – Media & Communications
Project Name: Program Planning, Impact and Quality Unit
Number of Position: 01
Location: CARE Bangladesh Dhaka Office
Duration: Contract duration will be up to 11 month from the date of joining.   

Job Summary:  
Who are we?
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

What it’s like to work at CARE?
CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

The Development Trainee - Media & Communications role is designed to build foundational expertise in modern communications by supporting an organization's content and digital presence. The trainee is expected to assist in organizing communication assets, maintaining active social media engagement, and contributing to the creation of written materials such as blogs, captions, and newsletters. A key focus of this role is developing practical proficiency in AI-driven tools for content creation, analysis, and reporting, all of which will prepare the individual for the evolving demands of the communications field.

Ultimately, the position aims to groom a well-rounded communications professional who can collaborate effectively, deliver timely outputs, and continuously grow their skills in development communication context, with a specialty in digital and social media.   

II. Responsibilities and Tasks:  
Responsibility # 1:
% of Time
Support digital presence through social media management - relevant content development, posting, and monitoring.
20%
Responsibility# 2:
20%
Assist in organizing and archiving communication content (stories, visuals, reports).
Contribute to drafting write-up and designing of simple communication materials (blogs, captions, newsletters).
Responsibility# 3:
20%
Collaborate with team members to ensure timely delivery of communication outputs (e.g. event support, presentation drafting, assisting in technical evaluations of communication related tasks and branding materials), and provide administrative and billing related support.
Responsibility # 4:
10%
Learn and apply AI-driven tools for content creation, analysis, and reporting.
Responsibility # 5:
10%
Demonstrate curiosity and eagerness to learn new skills in communications and advocacy.
Responsibility # 6: Other Responsibilities as Assigned
20%
Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults:
As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.

CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always.  CARE expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct.  We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

III. Reporting to:  
 Media and Communications Manager

IV. Working Condition:  
This position is based in Dhaka.

V. Qualification and Experience:  
  • Bachelor’s degree in mass communication & journalism, Social Sciences, or any other related field from a reputed university.
  • This position is open for fresh graduates
  • Excellent Bangla and English communications skills.
  • Skilled in MS Office & internet
  • Skilled in Social Media handling
  • Knack about content creation, designing, writing, and basic editing software usage
  • Administrative experience is preferred
VI. Core Competencies:  
  • Initiating actions.
  • Communicating with impact.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Negotiation.
  • Operational decision making.
  • Stress tolerance.
  • Respect and Integrity
  • Innovation and Initiative

Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to CARE Bangladesh’s vision, mission, and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized people. Candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, support and encourage knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of CARE’s mission wide initiatives.

Compensation

Monthly remuneration of this position will be BDT. 20,000.

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply through https://bdjobs.com/   on or before June 13, 2026. 

Note:

  • CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
  • Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
  • CARE Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, harassment and abuse. All employees are expected to abide by the CARE International Safeguarding Policy.
  • Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
  • To ensure transparent processes during recruitment, internal candidates should discuss potential applications with their Line Managers to ensure endorsement of their applications by respective Line Managers.
  • CARE Bangladesh participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
  • THERE IS NO COST INVOLVED WITH APPLYING FOR POSITIONS WITH CARE BANGLADESH. ANY SOLICITATION OF JOB APPLICATION COSTS SHOULD BE REGARDED AS FRAUDULENT.