Job Description

INTERN

BUILDING YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY THROUGH SKILLS (BYETS)

We are a leading organisation for the implementation of international development


projects. We promote inclusive economic, social and ecological development to make an effective


contribution towards sustainable and widespread prosperity in developing and emerging economies.


Swisscontact was established in 1959 as an


independent foundation by notable figures from the


worlds of commerce and science in Switzerland. It is


exclusively involved in international development


co-operation and has carried out its own and


mandated projects since 1961.


Swisscontact's working principles include inclusive


systems development, learning culture, evidence


based adaptive management, and engaging private


sector. In addition, the organisation's sustainable


criteria comprise of gender equality and social


inclusion, financial capability, environmental


responsibility, and good governance.


Swisscontact is inviting applications from fresh


graduates for an internship position in the Building


Youth Employability through Skills (BYETS) project.


We are looking for a hardworking, innovative, and


forward-thinking Intern to support the project team


with research, capitalisation, communication, and


knowledge management activities.


This is an exciting opportunity for fresh graduates


interested in pursuing a career in the development


sector. The candidate will be offered the opportunity


to work on exciting thematic areas and foster an


understanding of the private sector and market


development approaches in the context of market


failures in a developing economy. S/he will gain


hands-on working experience program


implementation, stakeholder management and


advocacy and communication, etc.


Contract duration: 4 months (Four months from


start date)


Place of work: Dhaka, Bangladesh with


occasional field visits


Reports to: Team Leader of BYETS project





Essential Functions and Responsibilities

o Primary responsibility of the intern will be to


develop a stakeholder database for BYETS.


Regularly check the information for update.


• Identify new stakeholders and incorporate the

information in the database.
• Collect case studies from the field with support

from BYETS implementation and MRM team.
• Assist with the preparation and editing of

reports and communication materials.
• Support the team in organizing events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Key Requirements

o Strong academic track record and final


semester of bachelor's degree preferably in


business administration, economics, statistics,


or any other relevant subjects with all courses


completed except internship.


• General understanding of global development

discourse and institutions.
• Experience in spreadsheet application, cloud

storage, database management and data


visualization are highly preferred.
• Must be proficient in English and Bangla and

have the competency of using computer


applications like MS Office (Excel, Word,


Outlook, and Power) at an advanced level.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with

excellent written and verbal communications.
• Ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary

team as well as acting autonomously as


appropriate.
• Must be willing to work in a team to meet tight

deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work


environment.
• Must handle and protect confidential and

sensitive information with integrity.
Schedule and compensation

o The intern is expected to work at least 40 hours


per week over a period of 4 months and will be


eligible to 6.5 days Annual Leave and 3 days of


Sick Leave, excluding weekends and public


holidays.


• The intern will be paid a monthly gross

allowance of BDT 15000.
• Expenses (accommodation, food and

transportation) will be paid if s/he is required to
travel outside Dhaka for official purpose during


the internship period.


Physical Demands

The incumbent will be required to make field visits


in-side and outside Dhaka in a short notice.





Working Conditions and Environment

This will be applicable according to the Swisscontact


Business Administration Manual.





Application details:

Please email your detailed CV along with a cover


letter (elaborating your competencies for the


position) to bd.byets@swisscontact.org addressing

Manger Business Administration, Swisscontact

Bangladesh .


Please mention the exact title of the position applied


to in the "subject" line of your email. Applications


must be submitted on or before 21st July 2024


Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the


final selection process.


•Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer and•

•strongly encourages applications from all gender.•

Further information about Swisscontact is available


on our website www.swisscontact.org.