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The East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) is a research, programmes implementation and management company working across multiple industries and agricultural value chains in Africa. We specialise in development implementation initiatives in partnership with public and private sector actors.
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The Opportunity
EAMDA is seeking a motivated, analytical, and results-oriented Agribusiness Technical SPARK Associate to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of agribusiness and market systems development interventions.
The SPARK Associate will work closely with technical teams to support value chain assessments, technology integration, enterprise development initiatives, market research, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building activities targeting farmers, producer organizations, agribusiness enterprises, and other market actors. This SPARK internship offers an excellent opportunity for emerging professionals to gain practical experience in agribusiness development, agricultural value chains, market systems facilitation, and inclusive economic development.
Key Responsibilities
Agribusiness Technical Support
- Support in coordinating technical activities with farmer groups, agribusiness enterprises, cooperatives, and other market actors.
- Support the preparation of technical reports, activity updates, and programme documentation.
- Participate in field visits to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement.
Value Chain Analysis & Market Research
- Assist in conducting value chain assessments, market studies, and sector analyses.
- Support the collection, compilation, and analysis of market intelligence and agribusiness data.
- Contribute to identifying market opportunities, constraints, and potential interventions within agricultural value chains.
- Support the development of technical briefs, market profiles, and agribusiness insights.
Cross-Functional Support
- Collaborate with programme, research, communications, and data teams on assigned activities.
- Support proposal development, technical research, and business development initiatives where required.
- Perform other agribusiness and technical support assignments as assigned by the supervisor.
Learning Opportunities
The intern will gain practical exposure to:
- Agricultural technologies and innovations
- Agricultural market systems development
- Agricultural value chain analysis
- Market research and market intelligence
- Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
- Capacity building and business advisory services
- Programme implementation and technical reporting
- Inclusive and sustainable agricultural development approaches
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in:
- Agriculture Engineering
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agriculture/Agronomy/Horticulture
- Agribusiness Management/Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Extension
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Management
- Or a related field
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Strong interest in agricultural innovations and technologies, agribusiness, agricultural development, and market systems programming.
- Understanding of agricultural value chains and agribusiness concepts.
- Basic knowledge of market research and business analysis techniques.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience participating in agricultural projects, farmer outreach activities, research assignments, or agribusiness initiatives is an added advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel and engage with stakeholders in field settings.
Critical Competencies
- Ability to assess market information and identify practical insights and opportunities.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to support the identification and resolution of challenges affecting market actors and programme implementation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to develop technical expertise in agribusiness and market systems development.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all assignments.
Eligibility
Applicants should:
- Be recent graduates (within the last three years).
- Be available for the full three-month SPARK internship period.
Organizational Information
- This is a three-month internship position based in Nairobi.
- Hybrid working arrangements may apply depending on project requirements.
- Regular travel within Kenya may be required to support field activities and stakeholder engagements.
- SPARK Associates will receive structured mentorship and professional development support.
- A monthly internship stipend will be provided.
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The Opportunity
EAMDA is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and motivated Program Support Associate to support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of programmes and projects across the organization.
The SPARK Associate will work closely with programme teams to strengthen project coordination systems, support implementation activities, track progress against work plans, and contribute to efficient programme delivery. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in programme management within agricultural development and market systems programming. The SPARK internship is designed to expose emerging professionals to the full programme cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and learning.
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Coordination
- Support programme teams in coordinating day-to-day project activities and implementation schedules.
- Assist in maintaining programme work plans, activity trackers, and implementation calendars.
- Support the preparation and organization of programme meetings, workshops, field visits, and stakeholder engagements.
- Assist in coordinating logistics for programme activities and events.
Project Management Support
- Support the tracking of project deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
- Assist in maintaining programme management tools, templates, and reporting systems.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of programme management processes and workflows.
- Support programme teams in identifying implementation risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
- Assist in compiling program updates, progress reports, and activity summaries.
- Support documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and project achievements.
- Maintain organized project records, files, and documentation systems.
- Assist in preparing presentations, briefing materials, and meeting reports.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Support communication and coordination with project stakeholders, partners, consultants, and service providers.
- Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations, learning events, and partnership meetings.
- Support follow-up actions arising from meetings and programme reviews.
Learning & Knowledge Management
- Contribute to capturing and sharing programme knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices.
- Support the development of knowledge products and internal learning resources.
- Assist in maintaining programme information repositories and databases.
Cross-Functional Support
- Collaborate with communications, research, data, and business development teams where programme support is required.
- Participate in field visits and programme implementation activities as needed.
- Perform other programme-related assignments as required by the supervisor.
Learning Opportunities
The SPARK Associate will gain practical exposure to:
- Programme and project management
- Agricultural market systems development programming
- Work planning and implementation tracking
- Stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes
- Donor-funded programme operations
- Knowledge management and organizational learning
- Professional project administration practices
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in:
- Project Management
- Social Sciences (Sociology, International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Community Development or related fields)
- Development Studies
- Or a related field
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of project management principles and tools.
- Experience supporting projects, events, student leadership activities, or volunteer initiatives is an added advantage.
- Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, development programmes, or market systems development.
Critical Competencies
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to identify challenges and support practical solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills and approaches.
- Demonstrates ownership, reliability, and follow-through on assigned tasks.
- Maintains integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct in all interactions.
Eligibility
Applicants should:
- Be recent graduates (within the last three years).
- Have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
- Be available for the full three-month internship period.
Organizational Information
- This is a three-month internship position based in Nairobi.
- Hybrid working arrangements may apply depending on programme requirements.
- Occasional travel within Kenya may be required to support field activities and stakeholder engagements.
- SPARK Associates will receive structured mentorship and professional development support.
- A monthly internship stipend will be provided.
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The Opportunity
EAMDA is seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Communications and Media Associate to support the implementation of the organization's communications, visibility, and branding activities.
The Communications and Media Associate will gain hands-on experience in content creation, digital communications, social media management, visual storytelling, event coverage, and brand management while working closely with programme teams to showcase EAMDA's work and impact across agricultural market systems.
This SPARK internship offers an excellent opportunity for an emerging communications professional to build practical experience in the international development and agribusiness sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Content Development & Storytelling
- Support the development of high-quality content for EAMDA's communication channels, including social media, website, newsletters, reports, blogs, and promotional materials.
- Draft stories, success stories, case studies, beneficiary profiles, and impact narratives from programme activities.
- Assist in documenting project milestones, field activities, stakeholder engagements, and learning events.
- Support the production of multimedia content including videos, photography, infographics, podcasts, and short-form digital content.
Digital Communications & Social Media
- Support the implementation of EAMDA's digital communications and social media strategy.
- Create and schedule content across social media platforms including LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other emerging channels.
- Monitor audience engagement and support online community management activities.
- Assist in tracking social media performance and preparing periodic analytics reports.
Brand Management & Visibility
- Support the consistent application of EAMDA's brand guidelines across all communication materials.
- Assist in designing branded presentations, brochures, factsheets, banners, and marketing collateral.
- Contribute to strengthening EAMDA's visibility among partners, donors, clients, and stakeholders.
- Support the maintenance of EAMDA's digital asset library, ensuring proper organization and accessibility of photos, videos, and communication materials.
Events & Stakeholder Engagement
- Assist in planning and promoting events, workshops, trainings, conferences, field visits, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Support event documentation through photography, videography, interviews, and post-event reporting.
- Assist in preparing communication materials and media kits for public events and campaigns.
Media Monitoring & Knowledge Management
- Monitor media coverage, industry developments, and emerging trends relevant to agriculture, agribusiness, and market systems development.
- Support the compilation of media monitoring reports and communication metrics.
- Assist in organizing communication resources, publications, and knowledge products.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with programme teams to identify and document stories of impact and learning.
- Support internal communication initiatives that promote staff engagement and organizational culture.
- Perform other communication and branding-related assignments as required.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in:
- Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/Media Studies/Digital Communications
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Development Communication
- Or a related field
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated interest in communications, media, branding, or digital marketing.
- Experience creating content for social media platforms.
- Basic graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent design tools.
- Basic photography and videography skills.
- Familiarity with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Knowledge of social media management tools is an added advantage.
- Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, or international development is desirable.
Critical Competencies
- Ability to translate technical information into engaging and audience-friendly content.
- Ability to generate fresh ideas and communicate impact through compelling storytelling.
- Strong proofreading, editing, and quality-control skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Curious, proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
Eligibility
Applicants should:
- Be recent graduates (within the last three years).
- Be available for the full three-month internship period.
Organizational Information
- This is a three-month internship position based in Nairobi.
- Hybrid working arrangements may apply depending on assignments.
- Occasional travel within Kenya may be required.
- SPARK Associates will receive structured mentorship and professional development support.
- A monthly internship stipend will be provided.
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The Opportunity
EAMDA is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Business Analyst Associate to support data management, analysis, visualization, and reporting across the organization's programmes and business functions.
The Business Analyst Associate will work closely with programme, research, and monitoring teams to transform data into actionable insights that support decision-making, learning, and impact measurement. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in data analytics within the agricultural development and market systems sector. The SPARK internship is designed to equip emerging professionals with hands-on exposure to real-world datasets, business intelligence tools, market research processes, and programme performance monitoring systems.
Key Responsibilities
Data Management & Quality Assurance
- Support the collection, cleaning, validation, and management of programme and research data.
- Assist in maintaining databases and ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity.
- Support the organization and documentation of datasets and data management processes.
- Contribute to data governance and data security practices in accordance with organizational standards.
Data Analysis & Insights
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
- Support market assessments, value chain analyses, and programme performance reviews.
- Assist in conducting statistical analysis and interpreting findings for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Contribute to the generation of evidence that informs programme design and implementation.
Dashboards & Data Visualization
- Support the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools.
- Create charts, visualizations, and interactive reports that communicate programme performance and impact.
- Assist in designing user-friendly data products for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the automation of recurring reports and analytical processes where feasible.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Assist in tracking programme indicators and performance metrics.
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities, including surveys, assessments, and learning reviews.
- Contribute to the preparation of monitoring reports and learning briefs.
Research & Market Intelligence
- Support data collection and analysis for agricultural market studies and sector research.
- Assist in gathering and synthesizing market intelligence from various sources.
- Support the development of analytical reports, presentations, and knowledge products.
- Contribute to identifying emerging trends within agriculture, agribusiness, and market systems development.
Cross-Functional Support
- Collaborate with programme teams to understand data needs and reporting requirements.
- Support business development efforts through data analysis and evidence generation.
- Participate in team meetings, learning sessions, and organizational knowledge-sharing activities.
- Perform other data and analytics-related assignments as required.
Learning Opportunities
The intern will gain practical exposure to:
- Agricultural market systems development
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
- Data analytics and business intelligence
- Market research and value chain analysis
- Dashboard development and data visualization
- Survey design and data collection methodologies
- Evidence-based programme management
- Data-driven decision-making in development programmes
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree (completed or final year) in:
- Statistics/Data Science/Mathematics/Business Analytics/ Actuarial Science
- Economics/Agricultural Economics
- Computer Science/Information Systems
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Or a related quantitative discipline
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, SQL, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with data visualization and dashboard development.
- Understanding of statistical concepts and analytical techniques.
- Experience working with datasets and performing quantitative analysis.
- Basic knowledge of survey tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, or Google Forms is an added advantage.
- Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, development programmes, or market systems development.
Critical Competencies
- Ability to interpret data and identify meaningful insights.
- High level of accuracy in data handling, validation, and reporting.
- Ability to approach challenges systematically and develop practical solutions.
- Ability to present analytical findings clearly and effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to develop technical skills.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
Eligibility
Applicants should:
- Be recent graduates (within the last three years).
- Be available for the full three-month internship period.
Organizational Information
- This is a three-month internship position based in Nairobi.
- Hybrid working arrangements may apply depending on assignments.
- Occasional travel within Kenya may be required for field-based data collection activities.
- SPARK Associates will receive structured mentorship and professional development support.
- A monthly internship stipend will be provided.
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