Business Development Intern

Position description

Background/ Anera Summary:

Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope.

Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.

That’s how Anera received more than $171 million in support of programs in 2023 alone, and it’s how we will keep building better lives until hope finds its way in the Middle East.

Objective of the Internship

The primary aim of this internship is to support Anera’s institutional fundraising and project development efforts. The intern will help expand partnerships and strengthen Anera’s impact by aiding proposal development, conducting research, and providing administrative support to the Business Development (BD) team. This opportunity is designed to build practical skills in business development, donor engagement, and international development programming, all under the mentorship of experienced professionals.

Scope of Internship

Intern tasks include:

• Drafting proposal sections (contextual analyses, capacity statements, technical inputs)
• Coordinating engagement with donors/stakeholders and preparing briefing materials
• Writing monthly situation reports covering work in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan
• Copy‑editing proposals and written materials for clarity and consistency
• Conducting research on potential donors, funding opportunities, and potential partners
• Compiling background info and data to support concept notes and proposals
• Taking detailed minutes during BD meetings
• Organizing and maintaining electronic files related to proposals, donor reports, and communications

Qualifications

The intern is expected to deliver:

• Drafted sections of proposals and technical inputs
• Briefing materials for donor/stakeholder interactions
• Monthly situation reports (covering Anera’s work in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan)
• Edited, polished BD written materials
• Donor and funding research findings
• Background documentation and data compilations to support proposals
• Meeting minutes from BD sessions
• Organized electronic filing system for BD-related documents

Timeframe and Reporting

• Internship Duration: October 15 – December 31, 2025
• Status: Full-time (fall term)
• Compensation: $17.95 per hour
• Reports to: Senior Director of Business Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or current final‑year student in International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and take initiative on assigned tasks

Our values:

We are inspired: We are committed to energize, engage, and motivate others to forge the best outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

We are people-centric: We are respectful and empathetic. We believe that each person, no matter their circumstances, embodies promise and has the power to shape the lives of their community and world.

We are collaborative: Teamwork and collaborative action are at the heart of how we do our work and deliver results.

We are versatile: In a region burdened by obstacles, we make the right connections to find a way and bring can-do, innovative approaches to everything we do.

We are impactful: We make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve by delivering impactful solutions at the local community level.

We are accountable: Our words, actions and results stay true to our mission and values.

Application instructions

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