BRAC is an international development Organisation based in Bangladesh. In order to receive foreign donations, BRAC was subsequently registered under the NGO Affairs Bureau of the Government of Bangladesh.
The Regular Internship Programme offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate and post-graduate students. Interns benefit from exposure to an array of projects and initiatives in social development over a period of three months. Complete with hands-on learning, the program opens up opportunities in fields related to poverty reduction, humanitarian response, social enterprises, and much more.
Programme/Enterprise: Learning and Leadership Development (LLD)
Project/Unit: Onboarding Unit
Duration: 3 Months
Application Deadline: 15 November 2023
Starting Date: 23 November 2023
Location (Office & Floor): 10th Floor, Kaderia Tower, Mohakhali, Dhaka
Working Hours: 8 hours (9 am to 5 pm), Sunday-Thursday
Monthly Stipend: BDT 8000
Programme/Enterprise Description:-
BRAC Learning and Leadership Development (BLLD) is responsible for augmenting the capacity and professionalism of BRAC staff and programme participants through a wide range of human development and management training. BLLD’s working group approach to developing demand-driven training courses for different BRAC programmes helps achieve programme goals more effectively.
Project/Unit Description:-
The onboarding Unit, as part of BLLD arranges an orientation programme for the new joiners. This orientation programme gives them a good understanding of BRAC’s enormous activities. Sessions on flagship programmes and strategies help our new joiners to align their mission with BRAC’s vision and mission.
Purpose of Internship:- (Including learning outcomes)
This internship is intended to give fresh graduates a practical, hands-on experience in a dynamic human resource role. The intern will support the onboarding team regarding arranging onboarding sessions, necessary communication and documentation. For graduates with an interest in human resource, this can be a unique learning opportunity.
Intern’s Responsibilities:-
- Assisting in conducting onboarding session
- Assisting in creating learning materials
- Creating social media (Workplace) contents
- Documenting feedback for orientation sessions
- Communicating with participants regarding sessions
- Assisting in field visits for the orientation programme
- Supporting onboarding team regarding logistics if needed
Requirements:-
- a) Educational Background:
- Level: Bachelor’s Degree
- Subject: Business/HR/Any relevant subject
- b) Language Proficiency:
- Bangla
Written: Basic
Spoken: Fluent
- English
Written: Advanced
Spoken: Fluent
- c) Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good familiarity and experience with all google-based platforms (e.g. Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)
- Event organising
- Content development skills
- Interest in the HR and Development sector
- d) Work/Volunteering Experience:
Experience of volunteering in national/international organisations or university clubs would be an advantage.
Application Process
- All BRAC internship applications should be submitted by the deadline specified in the relevant available internship description.
- 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.
- Download the application form: http://www.brac.net/sites/default/files/Internship Application Form.doc.
- Complete the application form and submit it to the Internship Unit (at internship@brac.net), along with an updated CV including a passport-sized digital picture. The CV must detail your academic background and professional experience.
- Please mention the name of the programme/department in which you are applying for an internship in the subject of your email.
- Following receipt ofthe 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.
- A decision regarding your application will be communicated to you within 2 weeks of the application deadline expiring, if not before.
So, what are you waiting for? Apply now to grab the opportunity and boost career paths.
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