Business Development Intern

iDE

About The Position

DE is a global team of changemakers coming from diverse backgrounds within international development and the private sector. What we all have in common is the belief that one entrepreneur can change their community and millions can change the world. Our work stands out in the international development arena. We are driven to end poverty, but we don’t do simple handouts of supplies or cash. Instead, we believe that everyone has the ability to increase their livelihoods and build long-term resilience by their own accord. They may just need training or connections to suppliers and customers. That’s where we come in and what we mean when we say we are “powering entrepreneurs to end poverty.” We have impacted over 45 million people, helping them to pull themselves out of poverty and realize prosperity on their own terms. We are an unconventional, progressive nonprofit organization that believes in the power of entrepreneurship to solve the world’s most pressing problems. We look for innovative ways to leverage our market-based approach to transform the lives of millions of people to create lasting and meaningful change. The Business Development Intern/Interns will be supporting the Global Business Development team with various project support tasks which may include: Research on donors and potential implementing partners across iDE’s 12-country global portfolio which may include: Identification of potential strategic partners for each country, considering their major sectors of operations. Assessment and identification of new donors (new to iDE) that have potential for our work along with contacts. identification and gathering of intelligence on the major implementing partners of iDEs top 10 strategic donors Gathering of intel on funding opportunities for iDE across our top 10 strategic donors Assessment of procurement mechanisms of iDE’s 10 top current/past donors and 10 new potential donors, including potential for unsolicited proposals and co creation Support on live bids for grants and contracts Support in the development of capacity statement materials across the global portfolio. Analysis and written reports on iDE Country Offices programmatic strengths assessing each country 's programmatic engagement and their unique value proposition Analysis of market conditions and competitive environment in non-iDE countries to inform geographic expansion strategy Identify major global and country/regional platforms for iDE's engagement to increase visibility and position for significant business opportunities. Other support as needed on research and analysis for business development efforts in existing iDE country programs

Requirements

Professionals interested in international development, as demonstrated by previous work experience, coursework, and/or travel.
People who can articulate why working with iDE – and with the Global Business Development team in particular – will be valuable as they explore career options.
Tech-savvy self-starters who have experience with platforms like Excel, Salesforce, and Google Suite, or who are excited to learn about these programs and how organizations like iDE use them.
Research and interview skills are required

Nice To Haves

Any past exposure to Business Development processes within INGOs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research on donors and potential implementing partners across iDE’s 12-country global portfolio which may include:
Identification of potential strategic partners for each country, considering their major sectors of operations.
Assessment and identification of new donors (new to iDE) that have potential for our work along with contacts.
identification and gathering of intelligence on the major implementing partners of iDEs top 10 strategic donors
Gathering of intel on funding opportunities for iDE across our top 10 strategic donors
Assessment of procurement mechanisms of iDE’s 10 top current/past donors and 10 new potential donors, including potential for unsolicited proposals and co creation
Support on live bids for grants and contracts
Support in the development of capacity statement materials across the global portfolio.
Analysis and written reports on iDE Country Offices programmatic strengths assessing each country 's programmatic engagement and their unique value proposition
Analysis of market conditions and competitive environment in non-iDE countries to inform geographic expansion strategy
Identify major global and country/regional platforms for iDE's engagement to increase visibility and position for significant business opportunities.
Other support as needed on research and analysis for business development efforts in existing iDE country programs