Intern – Business Development Unit (Group Services Practice) (South Africa)
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Genesis Analytics is a global African firm that has worked in more than 90 countries across the world. Our roots are firmly in Africa, having worked in 42 of the 54 countries on the continent.

Our purpose as a firm is to unlock value through seeking solutions with our clients. The foundation of our distinctive delivery is in the technical skills and deep sector knowledge we have developed through our work in the area between the market and the state.

Established in 1998, Genesis is headquartered in Joburg and our operations include corporate offices in Abidjan, Nairobi, Lagos and London. We also have representation in India, the UAE and Canada so we can work closely with our clients in finding scalable solutions that will work in the real world.

We have expertise in behavioural economics, competition economics and regulation, the digital economy and regulation, economic impact assessments, financial services strategy, human development, monitoring and evaluation, public health and financing, shared value and corporate impact, as well as youth employment. Some of our best work has been through leveraging our complementary areas of expertise to find fresh solutions.

Our clients include all levels of government, regulators, banks, development finance institutions, law firms, development agencies, foundations, as well as regional and international organisations.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UNIT AT GENESIS:

The Business Development Unit (BDU) team at Genesis Analytics is primarily responsible for identifying and acquiring new work to ensure sustainable and safe growth within Genesis. The BDU actively seeks for new and exciting opportunities to ensure the Genesis pipeline remains healthy and strategic. The team leads the research and analysis of emerging market trends, manages the development of proposals, and leads engagements with Genesis key accounts.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Business Development Intern will get full exposure toGenesis and the global market, working closely with Genesis colleagues across all specialist practice areas. The person will lead the identification and assessment of relevant opportunities and provide strategic advice on the risks and viability of these opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Opportunity identification

  • Set up, track, and manage alerts on key platforms
  • Scan public sector portals; Bilateral and Multilateral institutions; other donor platforms and print media, post-forecast update responses
  • Capture information gathered internally on the Genesis Pipeline Management system
  • Communicate pipeline opportunities with the Practice areas and relevant functional teams

 

B. Pipeline forecasting 

  • Identify and track opportunities through business forecasts and build up an opportunity pipeline in line with Genesis’s strategy and approach

C. Monitor trends and provide analysis

  • Monitor and analyse development trends by target geography and clients as well as competitive analysis to inform Genesis’ strategic positioning

Other areas of support may include: supporting internal learning on pipeline management; providing analysis on Genesis bidding trends; support Genesis firm to correctly use the Genesis Pipeline Management system.

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Requirements

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

Essential: 

  • Desire to start a career in consultancy, working across Africa and globally to unlock value
  • An undergraduate qualification in relevant subject matter areas including Development Studies, Social Development, PPE, International Relations, Political Science, Social Science, and International Affairs, as minimum qualifications
  • Exceptional research skills, including the ability to find answers by studying materials and sources available; and gather information, analyse, interpret and review it before providing a solution
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while working in an organised and timely manner to meet deadlines
  • Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to quickly examine information in details and synthesize messages for a broad audience
  • Demonstrated proactiveness and capacity to take initiatives

Advantageous: 

  • An Honours degree in either one of the abovementioned qualifications
  • Knowledge of Google Suite

HOW TO APPLY:

DISCLAIMER: 

  • Communication will be with short-listed candidates only – if you do not receive any feedback on your application within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful
  • Genesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment of any advertised role
  • All appointments will be made in line with Genesis Analytics’ Employment Equity and Diversity Plans and Policies
  • All applications will be treated confidentially

 

Work Level
Student/Graduate
Job Type
Contract
Salary
Market Related
Duration
9 – 12 Months
EE Position
No
Location
South Africa
Reference Number: ZSBDUIntern06072022