Remote internship in business development and M&E

Call for Remote Business Development and M&E Unpaid Interns

Deadline: 31/12/ 2020

Location: Remote internship in business development and M&E

Organization: Crest Point for Consultancy and Development

Sector: M&E and research, Humanitarian Aid & Emergency,

Job type: Unpaid Internship / Volunteer

Language Requirement: English is a must, Arabic and/or Turkish are assets

Minimum work experience: <1

Position: Duration of assignment: 6 months. Based on performance and new projects, the position could become a paid internship and/or part/ full time job

About Crest Point for Consultancy and Development

Crest Point for Consultancy and Development, established in 2018, is an independent international company that aims to bring about data-driven, lasting and sustainable developments for clients, partners and communities, thus ensuring a more accountable and evidence-based programming. Our company was founded by experts from various nationalities with extensive experience working for different donors, agencies and partners including UNICEF, IOM, FAO, WFP, DFID, OFDA, USAID, EU, MoFA, ACF, MENTOR, Islamic Relief, Chemonics, GIZ, OFDA, SCI.

Crest Point aims to support its partners to develop their performance, increase their efficiency and enhance their transparency towards their communities and donors. We provide high quality services through the use of skilled teams who work in complex and conflict environments. These teams help us design and implement services in line with the needs of our partners. We work in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Turkey, Libya and Lebanon with plans to expand further in the region.

Description of the role:

Crest Point has finalized its registration in the region (Yemen, Syria, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon) after being founded by experts who have 10 years of experience in this sector. Therefore, we are looking for interns (more than one) who have (or do not have experience) in this field to support its business development initiatives and to draft TPM and research proposals in the region.

What do we offer?

Although the internship is not paid, we offer the opportunity to work with experts in this field where you will develop substantially in M&E, research and businesses development. Under the supervision of the Business Head and Technical Managing Director (TMD), you will receive on-job training, coaching and mentoring to develop your skills in M&E, research and business development in this sector.

Expected skills and qualifications:

• Advanced language skills in English, speaking and writing (Arabic and Turkish are highly desirable but not a must)

• Advanced master’s degree in a related field: social sciences, English language, MBA, migration and development studies, international relations, etc. (desirable)

• At least one year of experience in a related sector (desirable)

• High communication and business development skills (must)

• Strong research skills (desirable)

• Preferable M&E and research experience in the Middle East (desirable) or any other context

• Have an excellent understanding of the development or humanitarian sector

• Have deep understanding of the political climate in the Middle East, particularly Yemen, Syria, Turkey and Iraq

• Good knowledge or related experience in the MENA region

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail

• Strong writing and editorial skills for businesses development purposes

• Design and market mapping skills (preferable)

• Reporting and emailing skills