Intern | Truvalu Group

POSITION: Research & Knowledge Management Intern

RESPONSIBILITIES & CONTEXT

The internship is designed to support the Research & Knowledge Management Unit of Truvalu Bangladesh in driving evidence-based decision-making across the organisation. The role offers the candidate valuable exposure to the impact investment ecosystem, while providing hands-on experienc in the design and implementation of research initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the gathering and organisation of qualitative and quantitative data from primary and
• secondary sources. This may include reviewing and analysing local, national, and global data
• sources, coordinating recruitment for qualitative studies, carrying out in-depth interviews and
• focus groups with service users, staff, and other stakeholders, as well as overseeing data
• management and analysis.
• Assist in drafting research notes, reports, knowledge briefs, and any key findings.
• Contribute ideas for research design, relevant topics for investigation, knowledge products, and
• innovative approaches to data collection and analysis.
• Review and refine reports, ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality of communication.
• Assist in creating frameworks, survey tools, and templates to support ongoing and future
• research projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputed university with a background in business
• administration, economics, finance, social science or other related fields.
• Previous experience in survey or interview questionnaire development, report writing
• (academic or corporate), and use of different data collection (Kobo Toolbox, SurveyCTO
• etc.) or analysis platforms (R, Nvivo, etc.) will be preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to actively listen and collaborate effectively
• with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical capabilities, coupled with the ability to clearly communicate research
• insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to have frequent field visits to different parts of the country.
• Having your own laptop and using it for the internship is encouraged.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours a week).

Duration: 3 months

REMUNERATION: Truvalu provides opportunities to freshers for gathering in-depth practical experience and learning to pursue a better career. A monthly competitive internship allowance will be paid.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

Interested applicants are requested to email their updated CV to [email protected] specifying the job title, i.e., “Application for Research & Knowledge Management Intern Position” in the email subject line by 31 August 2025.

Truvalu is a Netherlands-based impact-investment company engaged in developing SMEs through equity investment and advisory services. Truvalu employs a unique “Co-entrepreneurship” model that strives to improve the economic viability of SMEs through technical assistance, training, and the use of financial
services.