About The Role

This is an internship of up to 6 months, expected to start late August 2026. Candidates must be  based in Nairobi  and have access to a home office setup that supports full-time remote work.

We are seeking a Business Development & Research Intern to join our growing bid response and business development team. Working closely with BwB's senior leaders and business development specialists, you will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of our BD strategy, helping identify and advance new partnership and funding opportunities. This is a dynamic role spanning bid research, client engagement support, proposal development, and market analysis. 

Responsibilities

Design and scope new sustainable finance proposals and bid responses across clean energy, sustainable transport, debt instruments, nature-based solutions, and climate-aligned public finance 
Research funding opportunities, donor priorities, and institutional landscapes — including government procurement, development finance institutions, and climate finance mechanisms 
Produce high-quality research memoranda and analytical briefs on funder priorities, sector trends, and partnership opportunities for senior leaders 
Develop and refine proposal narratives, theories of change, and strategic frameworks for bidding processes 
Create presentations and supporting materials for partnership discussions and client engagement 
Manage BD pipelines and track business development activity across geographies and funding windows 
Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines

Skills required

Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
Passion for sustainable development and on the role that finance can play
Highly motivated with a desire to learn and develop professional competencies
Able to work independently ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and satisfy deadlines set
Proficient when it comes to managing timelines
Team player willing to adapt to new challenges in a fast entrepreneurial environment
Desirable skills include research and presentation building. Experience or demonstrated capability in any of these areas would be viewed positively
Proficiency in English is required, mastery of a second language is highly desirable
A recent graduate , ideally with a background in Sustainable Finance, Climate Change, or International Development.
Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026.