BRAC’s Regular Internship Programme provides graduate and postgraduate students with an opportunity to gain practical experience within one of the world’s largest development organisations. The programme combines hands-on learning with exposure to real projects and organisational work across different areas of social development.
Internships are generally designed to help young people apply their academic knowledge in a professional environment while developing practical skills, gaining workplace experience and learning how large-scale development programmes are implemented.
BRAC currently lists several Regular Internship positions, with the remaining open opportunities focusing on Social Compliance, Safeguarding and Grievance Management, and Legal work. The positions with 26 September deadlines have already closed.
About BRAC
BRAC is a Bangladesh-founded international development organisation working across areas including poverty reduction, humanitarian response, social development, education, health, financial inclusion and social enterprise.
The organisation provides opportunities for young people to gain experience across both programme and support functions, with its internship programme offering exposure to practical work in the social impact sector.
BRAC is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where the current Regular Internship opportunities are based.
Current Internship Opportunities
1. Social Compliance Programme
Deadline: 30 September 2026
This internship provides an opportunity to gain experience within BRAC’s Social Compliance Programme. It may be particularly relevant for applicants interested in organisational compliance, responsible workplace practices, monitoring, documentation and social development.
2. Safeguarding and Grievance Management Department – Admin Unit
Deadline: 30 September 2026
This position is within BRAC’s Safeguarding and Grievance Management Department, providing exposure to administrative and organisational processes related to safeguarding and grievance management.
It may be relevant to applicants interested in safeguarding, administration, human resources, accountability, protection and development-sector operations.
3. BRAC Estate – Legal
Deadline: 17 October 2026
This internship is within BRAC Estate’s Legal function and is particularly relevant to students or graduates pursuing law or related fields. It provides an opportunity to gain practical exposure to legal work within a large development organisation.
What Will Interns Gain?
The Regular Internship Programme is designed around practical, hands-on learning rather than classroom learning alone. Depending on the placement, interns can gain experience in:
- Professional workplace and organisational practices
- Research, documentation and reporting
- Programme and project support
- Communication and coordination
- Administrative and operational processes
- Working within a large development organisation
- Applying academic knowledge to real-world development challenges
- Building professional networks and career experience
BRAC states that its internship programme can provide a gateway towards a career within the organisation and gives interns exposure to both on-the-ground and office-based work.
Who Can Apply?
The Regular Internship Programme is aimed primarily at graduate and postgraduate students, with eligibility and academic requirements depending on the specific internship position.
Applicants should check the requirements of the particular vacancy before applying, as different departments may look for different academic backgrounds, skills and areas of interest.
The programme can be relevant to students and graduates interested in areas such as:
- International development
- Social development
- Governance and compliance
- Safeguarding and protection
- Law
- Research
- Humanitarian work
- Administration and programme management
- Communications and related fields
Important Deadlines
- Social Compliance Programme: 30 September 2026
- Safeguarding and Grievance Management – Admin Unit: 30 September 2026
- BRAC Estate – Legal: 17 October 2026
Applicants should apply before the deadline listed for the specific position, as BRAC’s internship page also contains positions whose deadlines have already passed.
Application Process
Applications are submitted online through BRAC’s recruitment system.
Applicants should:
- Review the available internship positions.
- Select a position matching their academic background and interests.
- Prepare an updated CV highlighting education, experience and relevant skills.
- Submit the online application before the applicable deadline.
- If shortlisted, attend an interview with the relevant hiring team.
BRAC’s official internship information states that applicants submit an online application and CV, after which shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview.
Why Apply?
A BRAC internship can provide young people with valuable practical experience in the development and social impact sector. It offers an opportunity to work within a major Global South development organisation, develop professional skills and gain exposure to real organisational and development-sector challenges.
For students and graduates interested in development, humanitarian work, social impact, safeguarding, compliance or legal affairs, the programme can be a useful opportunity to strengthen both practical experience and future career prospects.
