As a Business Development Intern, you will:

Scope for new business opportunities in all countries where we work.

Support the team in preparing impactful and polished proposals in response to requests for proposals and terms of references, both from a project management and an editorial perspective. 

Support the BDC and the broader Laterite team to keep our knowledge management systems up to date, especially when it comes to maintaining records of proposal and relationship management

You will have a line manager who will guide you through the onboarding process and mentor you throughout the internship.

Requirements

What you will bring:

Our ideal candidate is interested in pursuing a career in business development in the development sector, with an interest in research for social impact. They can quickly grasp technical concepts and explain them in an accessible way for potential clients. They are a natural communicator and relationship builder, and can be trusted to represent a diverse and international organization. They are organized, self-motivated, and can work both independently and in a team.

Laterite’s working language is English, so we expect candidates to be fluent in both writing and speaking in English. 

Our future colleague has:

Recently completed, or is working towards completing, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 

An understanding of the development sector, particularly social & economic research

Demonstrated experience in project management

Excellent oral and written communications in English 

Strong text formatting skills in MS Office and attention to detail

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable.

Kenyan nationality