Position Summary
The BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), Brac University, is seeking a highly motivated Intern to join its dynamic Communications and Knowledge Management team. This
position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment, managing website content on the backend, coordinating with team members on assigned communications work, and working on digital communications. The role requires a strong command of English and Bangla language, attention to detail, and efficient coordination skills.

About BIGD
BIGD aims to promote innovation in governance and development processes toward a more just and prosperous society by influencing policy and practice through rigorous research and quality academic programs. Partnering with academics around the world, BIGD conducts multi-methods research on governance and development issues in close collaboration with several crucial departments of the Government of Bangladesh, large non-profits such as BRAC, and international organizations such as the World Bank. We lead the research on the socioeconomic  empowerment programs of BRAC—the global leader among NGOs focusing on poor and marginal people—including their ultra-poor graduation, integrated development, skills development, migration, microfinance, gender justice and diversity, community empowerment, climate change, humanitarian, and urban development programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with graphic design, animations, photography, and visual storytelling when needed.
• Coordinate with team members to effectively update website content.
• Assist with sharing posts and answering queries on social media.
• Assist with data entry. Input and update information on the website as and when required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Communications, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Basic graphic design and animation skills (Adobe After Effects, Canva, or similar).
• Good photography skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as proactively with the team.

Preferable Skills

• Basic knowledge of video editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Economics, research, and social impact is a plus.

Reporting and Base
The position will report to the Senior Manager of Communications, BIGD, and will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This is a part-time and in-person position.

Eligibility
BIGD will recruit an individual with the right to work in Bangladesh. BIGD recognizes the value that diversity brings to the organization in terms of experience, skills, talent, and cultural perspectives. The organization is committed to building an environment and culture where all staff feel valued and are treated fairly and respected. BIGD is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all current and prospective staff members and will not discriminate on grounds of sex (female, male, or other) race, age, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, medical condition (with certain exceptions based on job role), class, caste, ethnicity, disability, location, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, or religion.

BIGD’s commitment to equal opportunity covers all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, compensation, promotion, professional development, termination, and participation in BIGD-sponsored employee activities.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their résumé and a cover letter through the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZwnnnMoFC0UexDg6n80D0e-IjVyL-fTixGDVrstBNNYubjA/viewform

Last Date of Application
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 18 March 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.