Research Intern

Job Description

Title: Research Intern

Company Name: Bangladesh Enterprise Institute

Vacancy: --

Age: 22 to 28 years

Job Location: Dhaka (GULSHAN 2)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At most 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Research Organization
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Master of Development Studies (MDS) in Development Studies
• Master of Social Science (MSS) in International Relations
• Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science
• Master of Social Science (MSS) in Economics
• Master of Science (MSc) in Statistics

• At most 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Research Organization
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Age 22 to 28 years

• Master’s (Appeared) in relevant discipline may apply for the internship

• Willingness to travel frequently and work in rural/remote areas

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bangla

• Good understanding of research methods, stakeholder engagement, and project documentation

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general digital literacy

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Age preferably under 30 years (may be relaxed for highly qualified candidates)

Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) is undertaking a nationwide research initiative to explore Bangladesh’s evolving foreign policy priorities in the context of its LDC graduation, shifting regional dynamics, and the country’s growing emphasis on dignity and equity. The project includes desk reviews, field surveys across 24 districts with 5,000 citizens, and a stakeholder mapping exercise. To support this work, BEI will engage interns to assist in data collection, transcription, and basic data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

A. Research Support

• Assist in field surveys, FGDs, and KIIs using digital tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK)

• Support desk reviews, data entry, and literature scanning

• Take detailed notes and transcribe interviews and discussions

B. Data and Analysis

• Assist with data cleaning, coding, and entry

• Conduct basic analysis in SPSS, STATA, Excel, or R under supervision

• Help prepare charts, summaries, and preliminary findings

C. Field & Logistical Coordination

• Support logistics for field visits, including communication with local stakeholders

• Maintain field documentation and uphold research ethics and data quality standards

• Weekly 2 holidays
• Modest monthly stipend
• Field expenses (travel, accommodation, per diem) as per BEI policy
• Certificate of completion and letter of reference (upon satisfactory performance)
• Training in research methods, tools, and data analysis