Deadline: 20 November 2026

The Business Development Intern supports Growthpad’s consulting, digital and AI services by researching and qualifying NGOs, development partners and private‑sector clients, assisting with proposals and bids, and maintaining an accurate pipeline. The role involves building the pipeline through sector research and outreach, qualifying opportunities in discovery meetings, preparing bid documentation, creating pitch materials, following up to close deals, tracking market trends, maintaining CRM data, and handing over won work to delivery teams.

Compensation

Competitive monthly stipend plus performance‑based commission

Job Requirements

  • Completed degree or diploma in business, marketing, economics, communications, development studies, technology or a related field
  • 6–18 months of relevant experience (internship, sales, business development, consulting, research, startup or leadership) with quantifiable results
  • Clear analytical ability and skill to explain complex ideas simply
  • Excellent written English – concise, structured and persuasive
  • Good numeracy and confidence with Excel or Google Sheets, including simple budgets and pipeline figures
  • Coachable, organised and reliable with deadlines; strong team player

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to proposals, tenders or grant applications
  • Familiarity with NGOs, development partners, foundations, UN agencies or corporate marketing teams
  • Experience using a CRM (HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive or similar) and AI tools for research and drafting with careful fact‑checking
  • Interest in MEL/research, digital products or AI solutions; knowledge of Kiswahili or French

What we offer

6‑month paid internship with opportunity to transition to a full‑time role, competitive monthly stipend plus performance‑based commission, thriving learning culture with structured mentoring, medical cover, paid annual leave (pro‑rata) and other statutory leave, exposure to a wide range of clients and services, learning budget and mentoring.

Application process

How to apply

Apply at www.growthpad.africa/careers by 20 November 2026. Include your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one‑page cover note describing one complex idea you learned quickly and how you explained it to others.

What happens next

Application review and short screening call; short practical task (one‑page opportunity brief); structured interview with a 10‑minute presentation of the brief; reference checks before any offer.

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