INTERN – PROPOSAL TEAMS
Quick answer
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture is hiring an Intern for its Proposal and Pipeline Management Office in Nairobi, Kenya, offering hands-on experience in identifying funding opportunities and supporting proposal development processes. The position is ideal for individuals interested in international development and research management.
- Role
- INTERN – PROPOSAL TEAMS
- Organization
- The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture is seeking an Intern for its Proposal and Pipeline Management Office in Nairobi, Kenya. This role offers hands-on experience in identifying funding opportunities, managing project pipelines, and supporting proposal development processes. The intern will work closely with various teams to ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and administrative support. This position is ideal for individuals interested in international development and research management.
What you'll do
- Support efforts to secure the financial resources required for the Alliance to fulfill its mission
- Support the Proposal Development Process (PDP)
- Provide administrative support during proposal submission and follow-up
- Enter proposal information into the institutional database (Agresso)
- Ensure that relevant policies and procedures are appropriately reflected in proposals before submission
- Work closely with different units across the organization
- Data entry and revision: Enter and update proposal and funding data in the pipeline and tracking systems, checking entries for accuracy, consistency and completeness
- Reporting: Support the preparation of regular pipeline and resource mobilization reports and dashboards by compiling, validating, and formatting data from multiple sources
- Data quality: Flag gaps, inconsistencies or outdated records to the Pipeline & Reporting team and support periodic data-cleaning exercises
- Funding opportunity research: Carry out desk research to identify calls for proposals and funding opportunities relevant to the Alliance's research areas and strategic priorities
- Analysis: Support the analysis of identified calls (funder priorities, eligibility, indicative timelines) and help prepare short briefs or summaries for the team and for Research Areas
- Monitoring: Help keep the funding-opportunity tracker and funder information up to date, under the guidance of the officer(s) acting as call-scouting focal points
- Support the Proposal Development Process (PDP): ensuring that proposals are aligned with the Alliance standards
- Provide administrative support during proposal submission and follow-up: Support the coordination of administrative and procedural steps required for proposal submission, including document collection, internal checks, coordination with relevant teams, and follow-up on outstanding actions and submission requirements
- Support the management of the internal coordination tools: Help maintain and update internal tools used to coordinate proposal development, ensuring that information is accurate, complete, and regularly updated to support effective team coordination and reporting
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, International Development, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of interdisciplinary, multicultural, and collaborative teams
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Adaptability to change
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the position located?
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, International Development, or related field, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, excellent English communication skills, strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills, willingness to learn, ability to work independently and/or as part of interdisciplinary, multicultural, and collaborative teams, and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted through the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture's job portal, including the reference (RFP500607) – INTERN – PROPOSALTEAMS as the position applied for. Applications and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name and first name for ease of sorting.
Is this position remote?
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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