Intern - Business Development & Administrative Assistant

A brief introduction to Elastic Advisors Company

Elastic Advisors, based in Ramallah, Palestine, is a leading advisory firm offering a comprehensive suite of services, including strategic planning, market research, conflict resolution, and media expertise. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that address diverse business challenges and propel clients toward long-term success. Upholding the core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership, we prioritize ethical conduct and honest advice to deliver optimal outcomes for our clients.

*Get a three-month internship with Elastic Advisors Company, which includes a guaranteed job offer. Two interns will experience two different positions to kick-start their business careers. Check the conditions and responsibilities.

Internship (A): Business Development Internship.

1) The job description for a Business Development Officer includes the following responsibilities:

• Working closely with the CEO on the assessment and analysis of all new initiatives and projects.
• Collect and analyze market research, including customer research and competitive analysis; research marketing opportunities and plans; understand client requirements; and identify market trends.
• Maintain and further develop key customer relationships.
• Identify and manage short-term business development consultants in different markets.
• Constantly monitor the competitive landscape and market conditions to identify new business opportunities, assess their market potential, and review issues and risks to recommend further business development strategies and tactics.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties and vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Responsible for the quality of all aspects of the bid, including written documentation, face-to-face presentations, and ad hoc administration tasks as required.
• Leads and creates responses to RFPs, RFIs, and other potential government and private-sector new client requests.
• Analyze request for proposal (RFP) requirements for the development of clear and focused proposal templates

*Intern, What you, as an intern, will be learning:

• Strategic Collaboration:
  
  
• Evaluate new projects and initiatives in collaboration with the CEO.
• Participate in strategic decision-making processes for the company's growth and development.
• Gain insights into aligning business goals with overall strategic objectives.
• Market Analysis:
  
  
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities.
• Develop skills in conducting comprehensive market research and presenting findings.
• Learn how to use data-driven insights to inform business strategies.
• Customer relationship building:
  
  
• Cultivate skills for establishing and nurturing meaningful customer relationships.
• Understand the importance of customer feedback and incorporate it into business development strategies.
• Learn to identify and address customer needs to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Business Development Strategies:
  
  
• Recognize and assess business opportunities in diverse markets.
• Oversee consultants and teams working on business development projects.
• Develop strategies to penetrate new markets and expand the company's reach.
• Networking Skills:
  
  
• Build relationships with external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors.
• Enhance networking skills through participation in industry events and conferences.
• Develop negotiation skills for successful business collaborations.
• Project Management:
  
  
• Acquire project management skills for efficient planning, execution, and monitoring of initiatives.
• Learn to document project progress, milestones, and outcomes effectively.
• Understand the importance of time management and resource allocation in project execution.
• Bid and Proposal Management:
  
  
• Take charge of bid quality, ensuring accurate and compelling documentation.
• Respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Develop skills for crafting persuasive proposals that showcase the company's strengths.
  
  

Internship (B): Administrative Assistant

2) The job description for an administrative assistant includes the following responsibilities:

• Ensure the systematic organization and tidiness of the office space.
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive weekly inventory checklist of essential office supplies, such as stationery, utilities (electricity and water), and kitchen provisions, to the direct manager for approval.
• Provide detailed weekly progress reports on assigned tasks, diligently following up on directives from the direct manager, BDO, and company chairman.
• Oversee communication channels, including the timely delivery of official bank documents, coordination with consultants, and facilitating correspondence with the company board.
• Efficiently manage scheduling responsibilities using Outlook's agenda and calendar functions.
• Execute daily assignments as delegated by the direct manager with precision and attention to detail.
• Record accurate and comprehensive minutes during meetings to ensure thorough documentation.
• Diligently track and respond to emails on time.
• Employ Google and other relevant resources to gather the required data efficiently.
• Utilize LinkedIn to cultivate professional relationships, contributing to the development of the company's official account and page.
• Stay informed about available grants and tenders, promptly forwarding pertinent information to the business development team for consideration.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data management and organization using Microsoft Excel.
• Facilitate phone calls, schedule appointments, and initiate meetings with a high level of professionalism.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an effective filing system and the organization of data files.
  
  

*Intern, What you, as an intern, will be learning:

• Develop skills in creating and submitting weekly checklists of office supplies to the direct manager.
• Acquire proficiency in implementing and maintaining effective office etiquette.
• Acquire knowledge of reporting on and following up on assigned tasks from the direct manager, BDO, and company chairman.
• Gain experience in managing communications, including learning about official bank documents and simple accounting practices.
• Learn to schedule appointments efficiently using Outlook's agenda and calendar.
• Develop proficiency in completing daily tasks assigned by the direct manager.
• Learn the art of recording accurate meeting minutes.
• Enhance your skills at promptly following up on emails.
• Gain expertise in utilizing Google and other resources to collect the necessary data.
• Learn to use LinkedIn and gather data for the company's LinkedIn account and page.
• Develop proficiency in using Excel for efficient data management and organization.
• The skill of making effective phone calls, scheduling appointments, and initiating meetings.
• Learn to assist in organizing data file systems systematically.
• Gain an understanding of staying updated on grants and tenders and forwarding relevant information to the business development team.
• Develop skills in posting information on websites and creating content as required.
• Learn how to: build a professional assertive personality, whether in writing emails, meeting new people, or initiating a business relationship.

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*Internship (A): Business Development Internship.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Degree in business administration, communications, operations research, engineering, or a related area.

• Fresh graduate.

• Be able to demonstrate strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial spirit.

• Eager to learn.

• Good planning and analysis skills.

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and passion.

• Good experience in MS Word, Excel, and social media. 

• Good communication skills.
• Good written Arabic and English language skills.

*Internship (B): Administrative Assistant

Requirements and qualifications:

• Diploma or any academic degree.

• Able to demonstrate emotional intelligence and social skills.

• Eager to learn.

• Good planning and analysis skills.

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and passion.

• Good communication skills.
• Good written Arabic and English language skills.

Your internship will be hands-on, providing practical skills and insights into the dynamic world of business development.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CVs to [email protected]  indicating in the subject line: Internship-Business Development Officer or Internship-Administrative assistant

 no later than February 29 2024.