Development Wheel (DEW) provides internship opportunities to recent Bachelor/Masters Degree university graduates (national/international) wishing to work in the field of development under its Development Internship Program. As a world Fair Trade organization DEW also appreciates national and international interns from the Fashion Design schools to develop new product design and development for its disadvantaged artisan groups. The primary objective of internship is to provide the Bangladeshi Public and private university student’s opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to real life situations/hands on orientation. On the other hand, this is also an opportunity for the interns to develop their professional skills in the area of their interests. DEW will approve only those internships which are relevant to its programs (such as Women's Internship), but will also benefit the organization in some way. DEW is also offering internship program for international students from different universities in the globe to learn practically in the field of community development and how NGO’s works in the developing countries like Bangladesh.

1 Internship Responsibilities

1. A. Identification of Opportunities

Organization will assess specific projects needs, and identify areas open to interns in a particular fiscal year. Executive Director (ED) / Programme Coordinator/Account section will coordinate with projects in regard to needs assessments and facilitate the process.

1. B. Appointment

The organization seeking the internships will contact with accounts section of DEW for short term project work. Usual selection process will be followed to assess Intern's potential and interest. Open competition will be organized for Women's Internship program. Programme and Accounts department will consult with ED and projects in regard to finalizing the terms of reference of the Interns and will prepare the Internship contract. A Scope of Work (SoW) stating the objectives, tasks, outputs, timeline,  administrative, logistic support and general terms etc, has to be developed by the concerned unit before submission to ED for review and finalization.

1. C. Reporting

In addition to periodical progress reports, at the end of the project work, Interns will submit a report to the concerned Supervisor  with copies of the same to ED.


1. D. Supervision

Interns will work under the close supervision of assigned Supervisor. Interns will carry out such duties and responsibilities, which are related to the Internship contract as specified in the SoW.

1. E. Administration

DEW will provide necessary logistic and administrative supports such as arrange safe and secured accommodation (paid by the intern), well equipped office space, computer with internet, supply of stationery and photocopier use etc. to the Intern.

2. Duration

The duration of internship will be for a period of maximum three months for short term work and ten months for Women's Internship program, which may be extended for two months upon approval from the concerned Supervisor. An individual will have the opportunity to be an Intern only for one time in DEW.

3. Internship Fee:

International interns are required to pay internship fee to the organization for providing all the admin and logistic support by the organization to the interns. Fees are: short term intern from US, Europe, east Europe, and Australia, Japan US$ 500.00. For African countries US$ 300.00 and from Asian countries US$ 250.00.

Long term internship fees are: US, Europe, east Europe, and Australia, Japan US$ 850.00, For African countries US$ 550.00 and from Asian countries US$ 400.00.

4. Remuneration and Leave

Interns will not be offered any remuneration package during their Internship. But they will be provided with admin and logistic support from the organization. They will be offered with lunch at office during study period. 
All international interns must cover all travel and living expenses, including adequate travel and health insurance coverage.
Interns are required to work normal working hours like DEW staff. During the internship period, leave and holidays for the Intern shall be the same as it applies in case of other employees.

5. Separation

During the Internship period, DEW may terminate the Internship contractwith any inconvenience. An Intern who wishes to terminate his or her contract will provide 2 weeks’ notice.

6. Eligibility

Interns from Women's Internship program will not be eligible for applying for DEW jobs during the Internship period. However, after completion, she may apply for any suitable position.