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Finance and Consulting Internship in Cape Town, South Africa

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Details

Country
South Africa
Language
English
Specialization
Finance
Entry Option
Job
Application Period
March 24th, 2016 to March 24th, 2018
Tags
Finance and Consulting Internship in Cape Town, South Africa

Description

Description This company is a South African-based consultancy which optimizes the contribution of the private sector to social and economic development. They offer strategic consulting services for corporations aiming to understand low-income segments, develop links and expand their presence in these markets, often referred to as the "Base ofthe Pyramid" (BoP). The company has acquired significant field experience running pilot projects, conducting qualitative and quantitative studies,as well as offering direct immersion in low-income communities. Corporates around the world are increasingly realizing that they cannot afford to overlook the potential of low-income markets. Corporates however are often unsure how to reach this market, how big it is, what kind of products and services would best be suited and how would they overcome the obstacles to trading with the poor, such as the lack of infrastructure and lack of skills. This consultancy then steps in to assist companies in developing strategies to reach the BoP, and helps them to design, test, and build such strategies. Responsibilities Working as an intern in this company your duties will be very varied and challenging and would involve the following tasks amongst others: (1) Assisting New business development: Strategic reflexion and development (proposals) around the four angles of intervention: Inform, Introduce, Investigate, Implement (2) Assisting Administration (strategic audit, improve processes, accounting) (3) Marketing & Event Management (4) Field Work: mainly design, organisation and supervision of Focus groups and Surveys Requirements The company takes on dynamic interns in the following study fields: (1) Business, Economy, Accounting (2) Political Sciences, Int. Relations (3) Human Sciences (Social Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology) -You should be a Bachelor or Masters student -Have gained previous internship experience through at least 2 work placements/internships of minimum 3 to 12 months in Public, Private or Civil Society -One international experience is preferable

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