Position: Business Development and Operations Intern

Location: On site (Kabulonga)

Duration: 3–6 months, with possibility of being employed in a role

About Us

We are a small consultancy firm working across research, development projects, and advisory services. As a growing firm, we work in a fast paced, hands on environment where team members are expected to contribute, learn quickly, and take initiative.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated intern to support our daily operations, client engagement, and business development efforts. This role is suited to someone who wants real exposure to how a consultancy runs, including administration, client interactions, and growing the business.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will support administrative tasks such as organising documents, scheduling meetings, managing emails, and maintaining internal records. They will also assist with client communication, follow ups, proposal preparation support, and identifying potential business opportunities. The role involves working closely with the team, supporting coordination, and contributing ideas to improve systems and outreach.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is organised, communicates well, and is comfortable interacting with people. The ideal candidate is proactive, reliable, and willing to take responsibility. Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and a genuine interest in business development are essential. Prior experience is helpful but not required; attitude and willingness to learn matter more.

What You Will Gain

This internship offers practical exposure to consultancy work, business development, and operations in a small firm. You will gain hands on experience, mentorship, and insight into how projects, clients, and growth are managed in real conditions.

• Support administrative tasks such as organising documents, scheduling meetings, managing emails, and maintaining internal records.
• Assist with client communication, follow ups, proposal preparation support, and identifying potential business opportunities.
• Work closely with the team, supporting coordination, and contributing ideas to improve systems and outreach.

• Organised
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with people
• Proactive
• Reliable
• Willing to take responsibility
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Genuine interest in business development
• Willingness to learn

• Prior experience is helpful but not required.