Overview
The intern will contribute to the development of the SEC Services Toolkit by supporting methodological work, assisting in the identification of priority service sectors, and facilitating partnerships with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of the SEC Services Sector Toolkit, including drafting content, structuring methodology, and supporting its finalization.
- Assist in the testing phase of the toolkit with beneficiary companies, including organizing pilot activities, collecting feedback, and integrating lessons learned.
- Support the identification of sector priorities and market opportunities in services, including IT/BPO, logistics, and tourism.
- Provide support in the preparation of project-related documentation, including activity reports, presentations, and inputs for the Monitoring & Evaluation framework.
- Undertake desk research and mapping to assess the potential of services sectors in target markets.
- Prepare briefing materials, case studies, and reports on good practices in services sector development and promotion.
- Contribute to the analysis of partnership opportunities with public and private stakeholders.
- Assist in disseminating communication materials on services sector work, particularly online.
- Contribute to the production of flyers, company directories, and other communication outputs.
Required Experience
Consultancy and/or business analysis experience would be an advantage.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
- Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent);
- Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, shall commence the internship within one year of graduation.
Relevant field of studies e.g. business studies, international trade, development.
- Computer literate, particularly with relation to Microsoft Office and social media.
- Good communication and analytical skills and the capacity to present findings clearly in writing and orally.
