Job ID: 304537

Internship Programme for Women Planners, Engineers, and Climate Practitioners

ICLEI South Asia and ICLEI Southeast Asia

Location: Bangladesh

Apply by: 19 Jun 2026

Relevant Sectors

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Government, Governance, Reforms

Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science

The Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project is a regional initiative implemented by ICLEI South Asia and ICLEI Southeast Asia, in partnership with selected local governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The project aims to foster socially inclusive and climate-resilient local development by strengthening institutional capacities and supporting targeted interventions. It is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK Government and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, under the CLimate Adaptation and REsilience (CLARE) programme.

ICLEI's engagement with local governments in the target countries has highlighted the significant underrepresentation of women and individuals from marginalised communities, particularly in technical roles such as urban planning, engineering, and climate action.

To address this gap, the SIRA project is launching a targeted Internship Programme for women and the gender diverse in their final year of study or recent graduates/post graduates. The goal is to enhance their participation in local governance and promote gender-sensitive urban resilience planning for urban local governments (Municipalities, City Corporations) in Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://icleiseas.org/index.php/2026/05/11/call-for-applications-internship-programme-for-women-planners-engineers-and-climate-practitioners/

HOW TO APPLY:
Please find the full Terms of Reference HERE, (https://icleiseas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Philippines-ToR-for-Internship-Programme_SIRA_10-July-2025.pdf) which includes the internship programme details and application process.

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents as part of their application package:
* Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
* Statement of Interest
* Proof of enrolment (for current students) or graduation certificate (for recent graduates)
* Departmental affiliation or no-objection letter (if currently enrolled)

All applications must be received by 22 May (summer applicants) or 19 June (1st semester applicants) 2026. Incomplete applications or submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.