Intern, Byets

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
• 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
• 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
• 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.