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About Bopinc
At Bopinc, we believe in a world where every business is inclusive and sustainable. We work at the intersection of business and development, designing scalable, impactful solutions for base-of-pyramid communities. With a presence in over 20 countries, we collaborate with local partners to create meaningful change.

Product and service design
We support entrepreneurs and organizations throughout their innovation process, reducing complexity and risks as they go from idea to impact. We help develop innovative solutions for BoP markets through our expertise in human-centered design, systems thinking, and entrepreneurial guidance. Through the power of innovation, we are improving access to quality and affordable products, services and income-generating opportunities for the BoP.

Marketing and distribution
We provide solutions to startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporations to ensure that their impactful products and services reach the BoP successfully. We include people in the BoP not only as consumers but also as entrepreneurs, in the business operations of our clients. We have built up specific knowledge and experience (including learning from failures) to provide our clients with meaningful insights and best practices to develop and implement strategies to market and distribute products and services to the BoP.

Business model Innovation
To foster a thriving environment for inclusive business, you need a set of non- traditional business skills and mindsets to understand consumer demand and behavior in BoP markets. Inclusive Business Empowerment (IBE) entails two key activities:(1) Design inclusive business strategies with SMEs and corporates, building on best practices and lessons learned. (2) Upskill key staff and actors in the value chain through a combination of innovative online and offline training. Our strategy sessions and training programs are based on real-life examples and easy-to-use tools. Support can happen individually or through cohorts/ accelerators.

Within our three areas of expertise, we address challenges through the following dimensions:

Circularity & Regeneration
Low-income markets are too often designed around linear systems, where waste streams are often disregarded. From the agricultural waste stream to small packaging, we see opportunities to turn these systems circular and make it work for the business involved. During our innovation process, we take the use of sustainable materials into consideration and make it easy to reuse or recycle materials used. At the end of the life stage of a product, we also look at efficient ways of waste disposal. Bopinc also works in waste value chains with last-mile waste pickers to ensure no packages are left behind.

Gender & Diversity
Women can play a significant role in connecting consumers in low-income markets with products and services, especially beneficial ones, that can also improve a family’s quality of life. Further to this, there are also opportunities in value chains to leverage the role of women as entrepreneurs, as they already play (often unpaid) roles - to contribute to work, such as processing of food and the ownership of piped water systems. In addition, many women-led SMEs in relevant sectors can contribute to local economic growth and wider availability of essential products and services.

Digital Innovation
The adoption of internet-enabled phones and an ever-increasing reach of mobile internet is connecting most consumers with social media and apps. Offline products and services can now be augmented by online data and information that can enhance customer experiences and significantly reduce operational costs when serving the BoP at scale. Examples are real-time and hyperlocal SMS recommendations for good farming practices, mobile-based loyalty and behavior change campaigns, and data-driven credit risk assessment for sales of durable goods.
Digital access offers a big opportunity to reach our target group at a trans- formative scale. It also creates ample opportunities for experimenting with new ways of interacting with consumers through, for example, chatbots. Similarly, the technology provides interesting opportunities to organize and empower last-mile sales agents and retail networks. Solutions for small retailers include e-commerce, data-driven stock management, product promotions and training.

• What we are looking for:

• Energetic final-year undergraduate students who have completed all their courses except internship/thesis

• Preferably having a background in Marketing, International Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics or any other relevant subject from reputed universities

• Ambitious to grow with a “can do”-attitude. Ready to go ahead and take the lead.

•  Any extracurricular activities to showcase your managerial skills will add extra value during the selection process.

• Fluency in English and Bangla.

• A proactive learner with a passion for creating social impact.

• Key Responsibilities:

  As an intern with the Bopinc Bangladesh, you will:

  • Assist in the design and implementation of projects focusing on Bopinc’s core dimensions and sectors

  • Conduct field visits and support field research and data collection efforts, including stakeholder interviews and community engagement activities.

  • Contribute to report writing, presentations, and data visualization for ongoing projects.

  • Collaborate with the team on project management tasks, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

  • Provide input for marketing and communication materials, including success stories and social media content.

• What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work with a dynamic, global and multidisciplinary team.

• Mentorship and training to develop your skills and grow professionally.

• Hands-on experience in innovative projects addressing social challenges.

• Networking opportunities with leading organizations in Bangladesh and beyond.

• Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Duration: 3 months (with the possibility of extension based on the intern's availability and Bopinc's needs)
  Working Hours: Full-time (8 hours a day, 5 days a week)
  Workstation: Dhaka, Bangladesh
  Compensation: Competitive stipend- BDT 12,000/month
  How to Apply:
  Application Deadline: 08 February 2025
  Important information before application: Before applying, please make sure that you have already prepared your CV, cover letter and transcript in English. You will be asked different questions on the application page, thus we recommend that you start the application process from a computer instead of a mobile phone.
  From your cover letter, we would like to learn about your motivation for joining Bopinc. Please elaborate on your expectations towards the programme and what you hope to achieve during the 3 months along with what personal and professional competences makes you a great candidate for the programme.
  The Application & Selection process is shared below. For more information visit our website or send an email to Sumaiya Bushra ([email protected]). Please note applications are only accepted through the portal.