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Abt Global Inc. Food Systems Policy Intern - Bangladesh Nutrition Activity in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The World at Abt
Solving the most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
In Bangladesh, we are a small and talented team of experts. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
Opportunity
Abt Global has been implementing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Feed the Future Bangladesh Nutrition Activity since 2018. The program improves dietary practices; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); and the social and economic status of women and adolescents in Feed the Future Zone of Influence (ZoI) and Zone of Resilience (ZoR) districts. Feed the Future Bangladesh Nutrition Activity applies a combination of market system development (MSD) and social behavior change (SBC) approaches that empower market and community actors to address underlying causes of malnutrition and catalyze sustainable change in communities.
Abt Global seeks bright, talented, and intellectually curious students to participate in 2024-2025 Quarter 1 Cohort student internship under its Feed the Future Bangladesh Nutrition Activity. As a paid student intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience while being immersed into Abt’s organizational culture. The student intern will learn from some of the top experts in their respective fields while experiencing events/programs that are useful in any professional setting. Our program will consist of a robust and structured curriculum that encompasses professional development opportunities and a mentorship program. The student intern will work in person in Dhaka office, with a possibility of travel outside Dhaka (arranged by Abt).
The Quarter 1 Student Internship Cohort at Abt Global is 6 months, beginning in January 2025. The student intern must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the program. We are looking for a student intern from Bachelors / Masters’ program in agriculture / agribusiness / food and nutrition / food safety to work with our Food Systems and Field Operations Technical Lead.
What’s in it for you?
Food systems experts contribute to improving the health of people and reduce climate impacts worldwide! Food system experts:
Reduce malnutrition - the second most important risk factor driving death and disability in Bangladesh
Increase people’s access to safe foods – thereby preventing diseases that affect 1 in 10 people each year
Increase food availability and reduce climate impacts – 2.5 billion tons of food is lost or wasted each year, which if prevented to feed millions of people; and food waste contributes to one third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
Pondering a career in improving people’s lives, in health, agriculture, or in food systems? Expertise in food systems offers you high-level career growth possibilities.
Great salary prospects, room for growth, and opportunity to apply your people skills.
Your performance and our availability of funding may lead you to land a full-time job in our project at the end of the student internship.
Learning outcomes
Skills development: You will have opportunities to grow. We also offer colleagues to follow courses on LinkedIn Learning – a definite plus for anyone aspiring to be a skilled professional in this competitive world.
Fostering relationships: You will get to know about our colleagues from diverse teams and their modus operandi.
Network expansion: Our network will be your network too!
Future-proof: You will have opportunities to achieve your career goals.
Continuous improvement: We provide calm, caring, and focused feedback to help you meet expectations. We also cultivate a policy of transparency with you to detail our expectations.
What we value in you
Completed a Bachelors / Masters’ program in agriculture / agribusiness / food and nutrition / food safety in the last one year.
Has a strong interest in working with sustainable nutrition sensitive / food systems development programs.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an aptitude for lifelong learning.
Is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Is available to work full-time throughout the 6-month student internship.
Is eligible to work in Bangladesh.
Is available to start by January 01, 2025.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative program is designed to help balance your work and personal life. Compensation over 6 months will be BDT 150,000.
Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.
Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of student internship.