Intern Consultant

Research & Consultancy · Addis Ababa

Job Description

Are you a proactive problem-solver with an attitude and a passion for research efficiency? We're looking for individuals who want to be more than just an employee; we want someone eager to make a tangible impact and grow with our firm.

BAN-Development Research Centre for Excellence (BAN-DRCE) is a leading research and development consulting firm dedicated to advancing inclusive, sustainable development through data-driven solutions.

We have openings for motivated Intern Consultants to join our ever-growing collaborative team and contribute to meaningful projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development of expressions of interest
  • Assist and facilitate in organizing workshops, trainings, and meetings
  • Participate in the production of PowerPoint presentations, templates and documents
  • Facilitate financial and administrative procedures (including logistic arrangements) for trainings, meetings and workshops
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations
  • Assist or coordinate project implementation
  • Produce and update the database of projects, field research team and consultants
  • Produce content for digital outreach
  • Participate in project team meetings and document minutes
  • Liaise with consultants and clients on research undertakings
  • Closely follow up the status of submitted expressions of interest and proposals
  • Update the content of the website
  • Conduct market research and due diligence
  • Participate in research proposal development
  • Produce bio-summaries and CVs of consultants
  • Participate in project management, surveys and field visits
  • Follow up with clients to ensure maximum client satisfaction
  • Provide technical assistance to clients and stakeholders as required
  • Work with the admin and marketing team
  • Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the core team

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of a Master's degree in economics and business, development studies, or statistics
  • 0 years of work experience
  • Good communication and English writing skills
  • Good experience using visualization and analysis software such as Power BI, Canva, PowerPoint, STATA, SPSS and Microsoft Office tools
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and networking skills
  • A team player and communicator

Female candidates and candidates from disadvantaged groups are highly encouraged to apply.

We will NOT accept in-person applications. All applicants need to fill out and submit their application online through this page.

Position Details

Employment Type
Internship
Experience Required
0 years
Duration of Role
2 months
Duty Station
Addis Ababa, with possible travel to project sites when necessary
Total Number
Three

Application Deadline

30 Dec 2026

Application Instructions

  1. 1Open the application form and fill in your details, education and experience.
  2. 2Attach your CV and credentials, compiled in one PDF.
  3. 3Make sure you have a LinkedIn account — it is required to be considered for this post.
  4. 4Submit by December 30, 2026.

Ready to apply?

Complete the online application form for this position. In-person applications are not accepted.