Research Intern
Nairobi, Nairobi
Posted today
- Company:
- Phase One Associates
- Company Description:
- At Phase One Associates (POA), we connect capital with opportunity, driving high-impact investments across Africa’s fastest-growing industries. As a premier capital-raising and investment platform, we mobilize resources, forge strategic partnerships, and structure investment opportunities that unlock value for businesses and investors alike.
- Contract Type:
- Internship
- Experience Required:
- 1 year
- Education Level:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Phase One Associates is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Intern to support
the firm’s business development efforts through in-depth market and product research. The
ideal candidate will be analytical, curious, and able to present findings in a clear and
organized manner to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Market & Product Research
o Conduct commercial research on relevant products and services within the
firm's sectors of interest.
o Track industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer needs to inform
business positioning.
2. Business Opportunity Identification
o Explore and analyze potential areas for business growth across both public and
private sectors.
o Evaluate market data to uncover gaps, emerging needs, and potential service
opportunities.
3. Institutional Research Support
o Investigate mandates and strategic priorities of key institutions relevant to the
firm’s work.
o Provide research support for targeted outreach and engagement with
institutional stakeholders.
4. Data Organization & Presentation
o Compile research findings into clear, structured formats including summaries,
charts, reports, and dashboards.
o Present insights in internal meetings to support strategic planning and decision
making.
5. Documentation & Reporting
o Assist in the development of internal reports, proposals, briefing notes, and
pitch materials based on research insights.
o Ensure proper organization and storage of research data and related
documentation.
6. Cross-functional Collaboration
o Work closely with business development and operations teams to align research
outputs with current initiatives.
o Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to knowledge-sharing
efforts
Qualifications & Experience
o Recent graduate in Business, Economics, Research, or a related field.
o Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
o Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
o Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
o Ability to work independently
