BRAC is hiring Interns- Skills Development – Knowledge Management & Communications 2021 in Dhaka.
Project/Unit Description: This unit is responsible for creating new knowledge by capturing people’s experiences and work, sharing knowledge around the organisation and using that knowledge to best effect. It tries to find out what people know and take steps to make that knowledge accessible throughout the programme. It does knowledge audit; map knowledge resources and flows and make tacit knowledge more explicit so that knowledge moves rapidly to where it is needed in structured1or unstructured2 ways.
Purpose of Internship (including learning outcomes): BRAC SDP is looking for someone with strong writing and editing skills to support the Knowledge Management and Communication unit. This internship will provide an Intern with an excellent opportunity to interact closely with the world’s largest organisation and to gain firsthand exposure to broader developmental issues. BRAC SDP will involve the Intern in its ongoing projects, where she/he will be providing supervised programmatic inputs.
Intern’s Responsibilities
Knowledge Management:
- Documenting and capturing the knowledge of different project processes and support in
dissemination of the lessons learned, sharing good practices to inform programme
expansion and future collaborations.
Communication:
- Assist with developing communication materials such as drafting newsletter, case studies,
success stories, or other related project documents.
Others:
- Provide support to the project teams as suggested by the Supervisor.
- Ensure that all materials and documents focus properly on SDP’s cross-cutting themes.
BRAC Skills Development Programme (SDP) is providing technical and employability skills through training with subsequent decent work opportunities for underprivileged youth and entrepreneurs. SDP has reached out to 320,289 youth to date. Among them 58.52% are women. SDP worked on 46 districts covered with training on 43 formal and informal trades. SDP ensures 80% job placement for the learners. SDP works to enhance employment opportunities through apprenticeships, institution-based training and enterprise development, focusing particularly on decent jobs in the growth sectors.
Location:
DhakaBenefits
Monthly Stipend: BDT 5,000
Eligibilities
a) Educational Background
- Level: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree. At least three first classes or CGPA of at least 3.00
from any reputed University. - Subject: English Literature / Mass Communication and Journalism/ Political Science /
Public Administration / Sociology / Anthropology / Gender and Development / Population
Science / Peace & Conflict Studies / Development Studies / Economics or any other
Social Science.
b) Language Proficiency
Bangla
- Spoken: Fluent
- Written: Advanced
English
- Spoken: Fluent
- Written: Advanced
c) Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
- Excellent verbal communication and analytical skills
- Excellent in operating Microsoft Office, WordPress, Social media
- Understanding of key development issues in the context of urban and rural Bangladesh
- Excellent team player with necessary analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Willingness to travel outside Dhaka
d) Work/Volunteering Experience: N/A
Eligible Regions: BangladeshApplication Process
All BRAC internship applications should be submitted by the deadline specified in the relevant available internship description.
2. All applications are accepted on the basis of merit and academic/professional records. Any attempt to use unfair means to secure acceptance may lead to the cancellation of the application.
3. Download the application form: http://www.brac.net/sites/default/files/Internship Application Form.doc.
4. Complete the application form and submit it to the Internship Unit (at [email protected]), along with an updated CV including a passport-sized digital picture. The CV must detail your academic background and professional experience.
5. Please mention the name of the programme/department in which you are applying for an internship in the subject of your email.
6. Following receipt of the completed application form, it is assessed and forwarded to the relevant programme/department with a view to making a placement which will be of benefit and value to both the programme/department and the prospective intern.
7. A decision regarding your application will be communicated to you within 2 weeks of the application deadline expiring, if not before.
Application Deadline: February 7, 2021
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