Competencies
• 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.
IT Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with online meeting tools (Zoom, MS Teams) and Google workspace.
Required Skills and Experience
Candidates must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
a) Be enrolled in a degree programme, such as a bachelor’s programme or higher.
b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme, such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
c) Have recently graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation;
d) Applicants must be a national candidate (Bhutanese)
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.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required;
• Good spoken Dzongkha is required;
• Knowledge of local language or familiarity with Haa Dzongkhag would be an asset.
The intern is expected to support the delivery of the following outputs:
• Compilation of relevant background documents, data, and reports for the Haa Dzongkhag Development Strategy;
• Prepared background documentation and concise summary notes on sustainable financing initiatives and revenue-generation opportunities, providing technical inputs for the Sustainable Financing Mechanism chapter of the Haa Dzongkhag Development Strategy.
• Mapping of key local assets, opportunities, challenges, stakeholders, and potential partners;
• Documentation of stakeholder consultations, meetings, workshops, and field visits;
• Draft summaries, briefs, and inputs to support the preparation of the Haa Dzongkhag Development Strategy;
• Presentation materials and communication products related to the strategy development process;
• Administrative and logistical support for the overall strategy formulation process.
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Non-discrimination
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