About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision:

a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

WaterAid Rwanda (WARw)

works through supporting local organizations and government to plan and implement inclusive and sustainable services of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). WARw also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key WASH stakeholders to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services. Occupying the position of Business development in WaterAid is an exciting opportunity to work with WaterAid and contribute to the achievement of the national and global goals towards realizing the WASH access for everyone everywhere.

About the role

As our Business Development Intern, you

will support the Head of Business Development by assisting in day-to-day tasks in Business development department, including proposal development review, manage BD documentation in internal systems, and logistical-related administrative support and work closely with all Country Programme staff to drive sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities are:

• Support funding opportunity review
• Assist in proposal development
• Strengthen partner and donor engagement:
• Conduct donor and sector research
• Manage BD documentation and WAPS
• Support internal coordination for Business Development activities
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Major Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Development Studies, Economics, Project Management, International Relations, or a related field.
• Strong academic background with demonstrated interest in development programming, proposal development, or donor-funded projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong digital literacy.