Intern – Finance & Investment

Purpose of the Internship

The Smart Finance & Investment component of the project focuses on enhancing financial management facilitating access to infrastructure funding and fostering public-private partnerships to support sustainable urban service delivery. The intern will assist the Public Finance Advisor in gathering financial data and conducting analytical tasks related to municipal finance and investment in urban sanitation and solid waste management of 12 project cities. Key responsibilities will include data collection and analysis coordination with stakeholders documentation and support for project events and activities.

Assignment 1 : Support in Financial data collection & analysis

Tasks :

• Collect and clean 35 years of municipal financial data (revenue expenditure tariffs etc.) related to WASH.
• Collect data to prepare asset inventory and estimate depreciation schedules for key urban infrastructure assets.
• Help organize and document consultations/interviews with city officials contractors and other stakeholders.
• Draft initial visualizations tables and narratives for municipal financial health reports.

Duration 4 Months

Output - Municipal financial analysis report of 12 cities

Assignment 2 :Support in tariff and service affordability related data collection and analysis

Tasks :

• Collect data on current tariff structures and user affordability of WASH services.
• Support in organizing and preparing materials for stakeholder consultations and validation workshops. 

Duration 1 Month

Output - Tariff and affordability analysis report for 12 cities

Assignment 3 : Support in investment transaction

Tasks :

• Assist in the asset life span and future investment needs analysis through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and stakeholder consultations.
• Support mapping of funding requirements: capital maintenance service expansion and innovations.
• Support logistical and content preparation for capacity building events and workshops.
• Assist in scheduling and coordination of city visits workshops and internal reviews. 

Duration 1 Month

Output - City-specific financial and investment needs report

The above list of tasks is not exhaustive and the intern may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably assigned by their supervisor in line with the scope of the position.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in finance economics business administration or a related field from a recognized university is required. Undergraduate students who have completed all academic examinations are also eligible to apply.
• Strong quantitative analytical and financial modeling skills especially in MS Excel.
• Familiarity with financial statements municipal budgeting and data visualization is an advantage.
• Excellent proficiency in reading writing and speaking both English and Bangla.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Flexible to travel frequently to project cities.
• Must have access to a functional laptop to carry out internship activities.

Additional Information :

Duty stations                   : Hybrid primarily based in Dhaka with occasional travel to project cities.
Contract duration            : 6 (six) months with a possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funds.

Expected Joining Date   :    As soon as possible.

Working Hours                :    Full time (minimum of 40 hours per week)

Reports to                       :    Public Finance Advisor

Remuneration                 :   attractive remuneration will be offered depending on the selected candidates work experience and competencies. Travel arrangements will be done as per the policy of SNV in Bangladesh. 

How to apply:

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position. If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by submitting a brief letter of motivation (1 page) and your CV (not more than 3 pages). Your CV should highlight your prior work achievements; it should not be a list of your current or prior job responsibilities.

Please apply through SmartRecuriters by 28 August 2025.

Reference and vetting check                    
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people willing to act as a reference.We will not contact these references without your explicit permission. 

As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation sexual abuse or sexual harassment) the Statement of Conduct. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.