Business Development Intern

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Intern (6-Month Internship) to join our Business Development Unit (BDU). This position offers valuable exposure to the full life cycle of business development — from market analysis to bid submission. The role is ideal for fresh graduates or entry-level professionals interested in consulting, business development, and proposal writing.

Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Opportunity Identification:

• Assist in Conduct thorough market research to identify new trends, potential clients, and emerging service requirements within target sectors and geographical areas.
• Monitor and screen bid opportunities.
• Compile concise summaries of identified opportunities, highlighting key requirements and deadlines.

Proposal & Bid Document development Support:

• Assist in the compilation, formatting, and preliminary drafting of sections for technical proposals, EOIs, and other bid documents, ensuring compliance with client requirements.
• Support the customization and organization of company experience profiles and expert CVs, aligning content with specific bid requirements and highlighting relevant parameters.
• Assist with proofreading proposal for clarity and consistency

Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain and update the BDU’s database/KMS with accurate client, partner, opportunity, and expert information.
• Assist in gathering and compiling data for various internal reports, including weekly progress reports and bid pipeline analyses.

Partnership & Client Relationship Support:

• Support the BDU team in ongoing communication with current partners and clients, assisting with follow-up on partnership activities and collaborations.
• Help track and report on the progress of partnership efforts and client engagement initiatives.
• Assist in identifying completed projects suitable for client testimonial collection.

Operational & Administrative Assistance:

• Provide general administrative support to the BDU, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and organizing digital files.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of BDU operations and day-to-day activities through active participation and providing constructive feedback.

Other Duties:

• Perform any other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Economics, or related fields.
• 0–1 year of relevant work or internship experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High level of initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.