Internship

Overview

Internship to support the development of the Haa Dzongkhag Development Strategy by assisting with research, data collection, stakeholder coordination, documentation, analysis, and logistical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the collection, compilation, and review of relevant data, reports, policies, plans, and strategies;
• Assist in conducting secondary research on local economic development, rural enterprise development, tourism, agriculture, social inclusion, public service delivery, and community resilience;
• Support the mapping of key development opportunities, challenges, stakeholders, institutions, local assets, and potential partners;
• Assist in documenting local economic opportunities;
• Support stakeholder consultations, focus group discussions, workshops, and meetings;
• Assist in preparing meeting notes, workshop reports, consultation summaries, and documentation of key findings;
• Support the analysis of stakeholder inputs and help consolidate emerging priorities;
• Assist in developing simple data summaries, visuals, charts, and presentation materials;
• Support the preparation of draft sections, briefs, concept notes, and communication materials;
• Support the compilation of information and documentation related to sustainable financing initiatives;
• Assist in identifying possible flagship initiatives, investment areas, partnerships, and implementation pathways;
• Support documentation of community stories, local innovation examples, and promising practices;
• Provide coordination support between UNDP Bhutan, Haa Dzongkhag Administration, Gewog Administrations, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Provide logistical and administrative support for workshops, meetings, field visits, and consultations;
• Support scheduling, correspondence, minutes, participant coordination, and follow-up actions;
• Provide other ad-hoc support as required.

Required Experience

Interest in local economic development, governance, planning, public policy, sustainable development, tourism, entrepreneurship, or community development. Familiarity with Bhutan’s local governance system, Dzongkhag planning processes, or rural development issues is an asset. Good research, analytical, and documentation skills. Ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from different sources. Good writing and communication skills. Basic data analysis and presentation skills. Digital literacy and familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, or other design and documentation tools. Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to learn. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage respectfully with local officials, communities, and stakeholders. Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity. Attention to detail and ability to follow through on assigned tasks. Positive attitude and willingness to respond constructively to feedback. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with online meeting tools (Zoom, MS Teams) and Google workspace.

Qualifications

Be enrolled in a degree programme, such as a bachelor’s programme or higher. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme, such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Have recently graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation. Applicants should preferably have a first-level degree or be pursuing studies in Economics, Public Policy, Governance, Development Studies, Business Administration, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Tourism, Social Sciences, or other related fields.

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