Remote Business Development Internship

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Develop your research and data analysis skills to spread awareness on important issues in rural African communities

Here’s an exciting opportunity to join a well-established nonprofit organization as a business development intern. It’s a chance to contribute to the long term sustainability of an inspiring cause, and to build your resume with a varied and rewarding internship.

You’ll join Developing Radio Partners, an initiative that uses radio to spread awareness on important issues in rural African communities. Their overall goal is to offer practical solutions to prevalent problems in communities that are economically, and sometimes politically, fragile. They do this by forming partnerships with local broadcasters, and empowering them to reach as many people as possible with effective messages.

This internship is a wonderful opportunity to develop your research and data analysis skills, to gain work experience on a strategic level, and to gain a thorough understanding of the nonprofit sector.

Learning outcomes:

  • A thorough understanding of monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience in stakeholder management
  • A comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector
  • An ability to analyze data in order to measure impact
  • Practical experience in report writing

ORGANIZATION

Developing Radio Partners believes radio can change minds and lives. Driven by this premis, this nonprofit organisation uses the medium of radio to bring reliable and important information to rural communities in Africa. In partnership with local broadcasters in Zambia, Malawi, and Burkina Faso, Developing Radio Partners help disseminate information on issues such as environment, agriculture, health, and governance. The broadcasts offer ideas and facts that can bring easy-to-implement solutions to everyday challenges, and improve people’s lives in significant ways.

Working in a solution-focused way, the DRP team thoroughly researches the need of communities and its local radio stations, before developing skill-development programs in partnership with local journalists. Through weekly bulletins on relevant and practical topics, and by encouraging engagement through radio listening clubs, the right information reaches people who most need it.

Started in 2004 by one of the founders of National Public Radio in the United States, Developing Radio Partners is a well-established organization that has created tangible impact in many African communities

TASKS & REQUIreMENTS

Responsibilities

Your tasks during this internship will be somewhat tailored to your skills and experience, but they are likely to include the following;

  • Doing fundraising research; finding grant and corporate funding opportunities
  • Updating and managing a donor database
  • Helping develop and implement a clear stakeholder management plan
  • Collecting and analyzing data from the field in order to measure impact
  • Writing funding proposals and impact reports
  • Assist with developing an overall project development strategy
  • Preparing monthly analysis reports
  • Assisting with organizing and attending virtual meetings and fundraising events

Requirements

  • Great analytical and research skills
  • Strong communications skills
  • An ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A passion for DRP’s mission
  • A self-starter attitude

DATES & RATES

Fee Breakdown

Start and end dates of the internship are flexible and will be discussed during the application process.

What you’ll pay (2025 rates)

Placement fee USD 595

Inclusions

  • Careful matchmaking. It takes time to find the right internship for each person, and we take this process very seriously
  • Initial interview with one of our team to gauge your skills, interests, and desired learning outcomes
  • An academic internship eligible for university credit. Check with your university to confirm if this internship qualifies for credit or alternatively we can assist you with purchasing transfer credits
  • Development of an Internship Work Plan to help you reach your learning goals
  • Onboarding with your supervisor
  • Regular check-ins
  • Support from the Roots team remotely
  • A certificate of completion at the end of your internship
  • A reference letter upon request
SCHOLARSHIP & FUNDING

REVIEWS

I have become more proficient in my use of Excel charting and was able to utilize the knowledge I learned in school in the workplace. Since my native language is not English, I feel proud that I have been able to communicate with my co-workers and supervisors more actively through this internship than before.

Ruozhang, Chinese – Northeastern University

Business Development Internship, Remote

My experience with Roots and my host organization was seamless. Roots were very responsive and made me feel supported throughout my internship experience. Whilst I knew the support was there, I was always able to make my own decisions and maintain my independence. This helped me build my professional skills that will be valuable in the workplace in the future. I wrote six stories about the experience of Youth Reporters in Malawi, detailing how the project impacted their lives. To do this, I conducted interviews and was constantly sending drafts back and forth with my supervisor. The skill of receiving and implementing feedback is very important and I am happy to have built upon it in a professional space.

Sophia, Australian – University of Newcastle

Content Writing & Communications Internship, Remote

Besides the experience it has added to my resume, this internship gave me a lot of insight into what I want to do in the future. I learned about how a nonprofit operates, which was very illuminating. The experience was very enjoyable and I got to do a variety of work. My tasks included running the social media accounts, Google Ads campaign, data entry and analysis, designing graphics, and creating a Wikipedia page. Probably the biggest project I was able to work on is their national television campaign in Malawi, which used graphics I created as part of the programs. The internship certainly met my expectations and provided an engaging and meaningful work experience.

Noah, American – Northeastern University

Content Writing & Communications Internship, Remote

QUICK FACTS

LOCATION: Remote
PROGRAM FOCUS: Radio Nonprofit
TASK FOCUS: Stakeholder Management, Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation
LENGTH: Min. 8 weeks
COST: USD 595

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Gain practical work experience in research, stakeholder management, and monitoring & evaluation
  • Get a thorough understanding of the fundraising landscape
  • Contribute to the development of inspiring nonprofit work in developing countries
  • Gain insight into the running of a nonprofit organization that works on a grassroots level
  • Have the flexibility of working remotely
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HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to apply for this internship, here’s what to do:

APPLY

Fill in the application form (it will show in a new screen) which includes sharing your CV to us.

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SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR

We’ll set up a call with you to go through your application.

INTERNSHIP MATCHING

If we feel it’s a good match, we’ll set up a call between you and the supervisor for this internship.

PAYMENT

If everyone’s happy, we’ll provisionally confirm your placement! We’ll then send you the invoice for the deposit, getting started with the booking process and all the info you need.

CONFIRMATION

Only once we receive payment of the deposit your placement will be confirmed.

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