Intern – Business Development and Project Management
We are seeking to recruit an intern for the 2024-25 academic year (i.e. from August or September 2024).
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be an undergraduate studying a relevant course in the themes of international relations, wider social sciences, or areas specific to our technical areas. You will have a general interest in international development or international affairs. You could be assigned to work across multiple divisions according to their needs at different times and in line with your own interests and experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Business Development:
o Support the identification of new consultancy opportunities.
o Assess the requirements of the donor/client seeking assistance, the objectives of the assignment, and research suitable partners to position the company for winning tenders.
o Prepare qualification documents for submitting bids.
o Search for suitable team members for inclusion in our bids.
o Assist with the preparation of bid documents.
o Format CVs and project references.
o Undertake due diligence checks and other anti-corruption documentation for potential partners.
* Project Management:
o Provide support in the management of ongoing projects.
o Assist the Division Project Managers with ongoing tasks as required.
o Review and proofread project technical and progress reports.
* Support to the Division Manager:
o Provide administrative support such as collating information, formatting documents, travel booking, and researching relevant thematic topics.
o Assist with keeping the divisional pipeline document up to date.
In doing the above, you will be expected to contribute positively to the company’s profitable portfolio of work and its reputation for successful project acquisition and implementation. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Business-oriented and numerate
* Highly organized with the ability to work to a high standard across multiple tasks
* Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills
* Fluency in English
* Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Teams
Experience:
* Undergraduate studying a relevant course in the themes of Landell Mills’ work
* Experience of working or volunteering in the themes of Landell Mills’ work
Interests:
* International development issues covering agriculture and food systems, infrastructure and irrigation, public financial management, private sector development, migration, etc.
* Sustainable management of natural resources and resilience (including environment, water, etc.)
* Technical and vocational education and training
* Social sciences and/or the environment
* Monitoring and evaluation
*Essential attributes (E): Those without which a candidate would struggle to do the job. Any candidate unable to demonstrate how they meet these requirements would normally be rejected at the shortlisting stage. Desirable attributes (D): Those that would be useful, but are not essential, for the post-holder to possess.
SWIDN membership is open to any person or organisation who states they are working internationally towards the SDGs.
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