Business Development Internship at Laterite

Laterite

  • Kenya
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Laterite is a data, research and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyse complex development challenges.We define ourselves by our ability to embrace and deploy innovative research technologies and methodologies. We use an anti-disciplinary approach, borrowing methods not only from econometrics but other fields as well…Business Development InternshipAs 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.
RequirementsWhat 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
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