Intern

Job Description

Title: Intern

Company Name: Aparajeyo Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Mirpur 13)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2026-03-30

Application Deadline: 2026-04-06

Education:

• Bachelor/Honors

Students currently studying at Honours or Master’s level in the following disciplines are eligible to apply:

• Economics

• Political Science

• English

• Law

• Sociology

• Social Work

In addition, students who are:

• Interested in working with disadvantaged and marginalized children, youth, and women,

• Motivated to engage in human rights, social development, and community-based work, are also encouraged to apply.

• Currently enrolled in Honours or Master’s program in a recognized university

• Strong interest in social development, human rights, and community-based work

• Willingness to participate in fieldwork and work with disadvantaged children, youth, and women

• Basic research, data collection, and report writing skills will be an advantage

• Good communication skills in Bangla and English

• Ability to work in a team-oriented and multicultural environment

• Self-motivated, responsible, and eager to learn

• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, internet use)

• Ability to follow organizational policies, including Safeguarding and ethical guidelines

• Willingness to work without TA/DA or any financial remuneration during the internship period

Skills & Expertise

• Strong interest in social development and human rights–based work

• Basic understanding of research methods, data collection, and analysis

• Ability to support fieldwork, surveys, and community-level activities

• Good communication skills in both Bangla and English

• Basic report writing and documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Willingness to learn and take guidance from supervisors

• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet use)

• Time management and ability to meet assigned tasks and deadlines

• Ethical mindset and ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

• Respect for Safeguarding, PSEA, and organizational policies

Note on Safeguarding & PSEA:

Interns must have a basic understanding of Safeguarding and PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse). It is essential to follow Aparajeyo–Bangladesh’s safeguarding and PSEA policies at all times while participating in fieldwork, research, or office activities. Interns are expected to act responsibly and ethically, and any serious violation of these policies may result in removal from the internship program.

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Aparajeyo-Bangladesh do not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

The Internship Program is designed to provide students with practical exposure to field-based social development work and research-oriented learning within a human rights–based organization. Interns will work under the guidance of experienced professionals and contribute to ongoing programs of Aparajeyo–Bangladesh. Upon successful completion of the internship, interns will receive a Certificate of Internship as recognition of their participation and learning.

Duration of Internship: 3 Months & 6 Months

Responsibilities:

• Participate in fieldwork activities related to child protection, youth development, women’s empowerment, and community engagement

• Support data collection, surveys, interviews, and community-level assessments

• Assist in research, documentation, and report writing for program and academic purposes

• Observe and support implementation of social development and human rights–based programs

• Maintain field notes, case studies, and activity records as required

• Assist in organizing community meetings, workshops, and awareness sessions

• Coordinate with program staff during field visits and office-based activities

• Follow organizational Safeguarding, PSEA, and ethical guidelines at all times

• Use basic digital tools for documentation, data entry, and communication

• Perform any other learning-oriented tasks assigned by the supervisor relevant to the internship objectives

Context:

• This internship is non-paid and purely learning- and experience-based

• Interns will not receive TA/DA or any other financial benefits

• The program aims to strengthen interns’ understanding of social issues, research methods, and field realities

• The internship will support interns interested in future academic research, including MPhil studies

Job Summary:

Aparajeyo–Bangladesh is offering a non-paid Internship Program for Post-graduate or Master’s level students to gain practical fieldwork experience and research exposure within a human rights–based, non-profit organization. The internship aims to enhance interns’ understanding of social development issues, strengthen research and documentation skills, and support future academic and MPhil-level PhD-related research interests. Interns will work closely with program teams in both field and office settings under professional supervision.