INTERN – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ACCESS TO FINANCE
Heifer International Bangladesh

About the Role
Heifer International Bangladesh is seeking a motivated intern to support the Business Development, Access to Finance & Partnerships function. The intern will assist in building linkages between smallholder agricultural cooperatives and financial institutions, supporting partnership development, research, and communications. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent BBA/MBA graduate to gain hands-on exposure to development finance, partnership management, and the agricultural value chain sector.  

Key Responsibilities

• Support research and preparation of partnership materials, concept notes, and presentations for financial institutions and other stakeholders;
• Assist in drafting correspondence, reports, and follow-up communications with partner organizations and banks;
• Help coordinate meetings, take minutes, and track action items across ongoing partnership discussions;
• Support data organization and basic analysis related to cooperative performance and financial inclusion initiatives;
• Assist with logistical and documentation support for events, roundtables, and field-related activities as needed.
• Perform any other assignment given by the supervisor.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration (BBA/MBA) with a major in finance, marketing or supply chain management, recently completed;
• No prior work experience required;
• Excellent communication skills in both speaking and writing (English and Bengali) – mandatory;
• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• This position is reserved for female candidates, in line with Heifer International's commitment to gender equity and women's economic empowerment.

What We Offer
Direct mentorship and hands-on exposure to partnership development, access-to-finance strategy, and stakeholder engagement within an international development organization, with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to real, ongoing initiatives.

Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to sit for a written examination followed by a short interview.

Additional Note
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and a short cover note highlighting their communication strengths to [email protected]. with the subject line “Application – Business Development & Access to Finance Intern.”

Remuneration:
Monthly, 20000 BDT.

Application Deadline: August 25,2026