International Interns
ABOUT ARANNAYK FOUNDATION
Arannayk Foundation, also known as the Bangladesh Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, is a not-for-profit organization established in 2003 through a joint initiative of the Governments of Bangladesh and the United States. Registered under Section 28 of the Bangladesh Companies Act 1994, it promotes the conservation, protection, restoration, and sustainable use of tropical forests across the country. The Foundation provides both financial and technical assistance to various stakeholders engaged in forest and biodiversity conservation, while also implementing projects funded by national and international development partners.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Arannayk Foundation invites applications from foreign nationals currently studying in Bangladesh and beyond, recent graduates, or international graduates with an interest in development and conservation work in Bangladesh.
This internship offers practical exposure to real-world conservation and development initiatives through field engagement and professional office-based learning.
Internship Areas
Interns may be placed in one or more of the following areas, depending on their background and organizational needs:
- Forest, Wildlife and Biodiversity
- Coastal, Marine, and Wetland
- Environment, Climate Change, Agriculture and Energy
- Program Development and Project Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Communications, Advocacy and Knowledge Management
- Human Resources and Wellbeing
- Finance and Administration
What Interns Will Gain
- Hands-on experience in conservation and development programs
- Exposure to both field-based and policy-level initiatives
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals
- Structured learning in a professional NGO setting
- Certificate of completion upon successful completion of the internship
POSITION SPECIFICATION – INTERNATIONAL INTERN
Qualifications & Experience required for the position
Nationality
The applicant must be a foreign national.
Academic
- Any subject
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from any recognized university.
Language skills
Strong written and spoken communication skills in English
Computer literacy
- Proficiency in Office365
- GIS and Remote Sensing skills and proficiency in design software (e.g. adobe creative suite) are required for relevant placements
Internship Duration
- Minimum duration: 3 months
- Maximum duration: 6 months
Salary
This is an unpaid internship. Selected interns are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, visa arrangements, living expenses and other relevant expenses. Arannayk Foundation will provide complementary lunch during office time and will cover the field expenses as per the organizational travel and per diem policy.
Number of positions
03 positions. The number of positions may change based on the requirements of the organization.
Additional Requirements
Should be a good team player.
Strong ability to work flexibly, managing change and competing priorities.
Ability to work in a multicultural and professional environment
Demonstrated interest in conservation, sustainability, or development work in Bangladesh
Having non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive perceptions along with safeguarding and child protection compliances.
To protect children, women, and people with disabilities in connection.
Respectful of safeguarding policy.
Workstation
Arannayk Foundation Head Office in Dhaka, with field visits to its project sites.
Application Template
A cover letter summarizing skills and experiences relevant to the position, with motivation to work with the Arannayk Foundation, along with the CV in a single document.
A precise CV with a passport-sized photograph, following the template provided below:
Name, Father’s and Mother’s Name, and address including email and mobile number.
Academic Qualification (last in the first order, preferably in a table).
Training received (only relevant training will be considered).
Relevant experiences, if any.
Additional qualification if any.
Name and contact details of two referees (academic supervisor only) with whom Arannayk Foundation can contact directly as and when needed.
A copy of the department’s recommendation letter.
Apply Instruction
We welcome passionate and qualified individuals to apply for this exciting opportunity. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role, please submit your updated CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and motivation.
Please apply online at https://arannayk.org/career by 28 February 2026. Please note that we do not accept hard copies or applications submitted through other channels. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the recruitment process. However, Arannayk Foundation reserves the right to reject any application and to modify or cancel the entire recruitment process at any point in time without any clarification.