BAN-Development Research Center for Excellence (BAN-DRCE) is a leading innovative development and research firm is looking for a self-motivated applicants.
BAN-DRCE has been diligently engaged in numerous consulting and training assignments since establishment. All of its project have been accomplished successfully in accordance with the time, quality and financial budget allocated for each assignment
Our achievements have earned us trust and confidence of our clients and resulted in a swift buildup of the firm’s good reputation
BAN-DRCE is a progressive, innovative and easily adaptive research institution.
Are you a proactive problem-solver with an attitude and a passion for research efficiency? We’re looking for individuals who want to be more than just an employee; we want someone eager to make a tangible impact and grow with our firm.
BAN-Development Research Center for Excellence (BAN-DRCE) is a leading research and development consulting firm dedicated to advancing inclusive, sustainable development through data driven solutions.
Our firm is seeking a high-caliber intern trainee to support our growing portfolio of development research and consultancy. This role is specifically designed for individuals with rigor academic foundation in socio-economics, business, public health, agriculture economics or development studies with advanced and fluent communication skill that possess the analytical rigor required to solve complex developmental challenges interact with client.
We have openings for motivated intern consultants to join our ever-growing collaborative team and contribute to meaningful projects.
Unlike traditional internships, this position just like BAN-DRCE operates on a high-growth trajectory. You will be integrated into technical teams from day one, with the explicit goal of transitioning into a permanent Junior Consultant role upon the successful completion of a 2-3 months performance roadmap.
At BAN-DRCE, we do not hire interns for administrative support; we recruit future partners. This role is a rigorous residency designed for high-potential professionals who aim to master the Ethiopian development consultancy sector. You will be expected to transition from a supporting researcher to a Junior Consultant capable of co-leading technical assignments within six months.
Position : Intern Consultant
Employment Type: Intern Level
Experience Required: 0 Year (we will not review applicants with Experience)
Duration of Role: 2 months with the possibility of becoming junior consultant based on performance
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, with possible travel to project sites when necessary
Total Number: two-three
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing complex Terms of Reference (ToR) and synthesizing literature to draft compelling project backgrounds.
- Participate in the development of an expression of interest
- Assist and facilitate in organizing workshops, trainings, and meetings
- Participate in the production of PowerPoint, templates, and documents
- Facilitate financial and administrative procedures (including logistic arrangements) for trainings, meetings, workshops
- Conduct literature review
- Structuring and drafting inception reports, interim progress reports, and final technical narratives that meet international donor standards.
- Gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses
- Assist or coordinate project implementation
- Testing and refining ODK/KoboToolbox survey scripts
- Produce and update the database of projects, the field research team, and consultants
- Gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations
- Produce content for the digital outreach
- Participate in different project team meetings and document minutes
- Liaison with consultants and client on research undertakings
- Closely follow up on the status of submitted expressions of interest, proposals
- Maintaining project Dashboards to ensure all deliverables are met on time.
- Update the content of the website
- Market research and due diligence
- Follow up with clients to ensure maximum client satisfaction
- Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the core team
Salary: ETB 11,000.00
Required Qualifications and Skills
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in economics and business, development studies, public health, agricultural economics or statistics
- Zero years of work experience
Good Communication and English Writing skill
Good experience in using visualization software such as Power BI, Canva, PowerPoint, STATA, SPSS, and Microsoft Office Tools
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and networking skills.
- Be a team player and communicator
Deadline : March 25th, 2026
How To Apply
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To access the application form for an intern
Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should send their application by filling in the form, attaching their CV, an abstract of their thesis (if any), and a cover letter by March 25th, 2026. Due to the urgency of the tasks and the post, interview and invitation to seat for exam will be done until the post is filled
Female candidates and candidates from disadvantaged groups are highly encouraged to apply.
Please note: We will NOT ACCEPT in-person applications. All applicants need to fill out and submit their application online through the link provided.