Graduate Intern Enterprise Support

Role Overview

The project is seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Graduate Intern to support enterprise development activities under the Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (YEE) Program in Harare. The intern will provide mentorship and coaching support to youth-led start-ups and growth-oriented enterprises assist in documentation of project results and learning and contribute to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) processes. This position is ideal for a recent graduate passionate about entrepreneurship youth empowerment and private sector engagement looking to gain hands-on experience in enterprise support business development and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enterprise Development and Mentorship Support

• Provide one-on-one and group mentorship sessions for youth entrepreneurs in start-up and growth phases.
• Support youth enterprises in developing and refining business models financial plans and marketing strategies.
• Assist entrepreneurs to identify and connect with relevant markets suppliers and financing opportunities.
• Facilitate business skills training and coaching sessions in collaboration with project staff and private sector partners.
• Support the design and roll-out of business incubation and acceleration activities.
• Track enterprise performance growth milestones and challenges providing regular updates to the project team.

2. Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Collect and document success stories case studies and lessons learned from supported enterprises.
• Assist in compiling progress updates field reports and enterprise profiles for project communication materials.
• Support the development of tools templates and resources for entrepreneurship capacity building.
• Maintain accurate digital and hardcopy records of all enterprise support activities.

3. Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Support

• Work closely with the projects M&E team to collect and verify data from youth enterprises and partner organizations.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of enterprise tracking tools.
• Participate in data quality assurance (DQA) exercises and ensure timely reporting of enterprise indicators.
• Assist with the analysis of data to generate insights and recommendations for improving enterprise support interventions.
• Support field monitoring visits and documentation of learning outcomes.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with youth entrepreneurs private sector mentors and business support organizations to foster partnerships.
• Support coordination of networking events pitch sessions and exposure visits for youth-led enterprises.
• Assist in organizing stakeholder workshops training sessions and review meetings.

5. Administrative and Coordination Support

• Provide administrative and logistical support for enterprise development activities.
• Support coordination of training materials attendance registers and feedback forms.
• Assist in scheduling mentorship sessions monitoring meetings and field activities.
• Undertake any other related duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator or Enterprise Development Specialist.

Qualifications :

• Recent graduate with a masters degree in Entrepreneurship Business Management Development Studies Economics or related field.
• OR bachelors degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in business development youth enterprise support or project implementation.

Experience

• Demonstrated interest or experience in entrepreneurship private sector development or youth empowerment.
• Understanding of business planning financial literacy and enterprise sustainability concepts.
• Knowledge of monitoring evaluation and data management processes.
• Familiarity with MSME ecosystems start-up incubation or enterprise support organizations is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (and local languages an asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• A valid drivers license is an advantage as well as being able to ride a motorbike.

Competencies

• Strong mentoring and facilitation skills with a genuine passion for youth entrepreneurship.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities including teamwork and networking.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates creativity initiative and commitment to continuous learning.
• Culturally sensitive and respectful of diversity in work environments.
• Positive proactive attitude and willingness to travel within project areas.

Additional Information :

How to Apply

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: 5 January 2026

Duty Station:  Harare

Contract Duration: 6 to 12 months

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 31 October 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. 

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  
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Vetting
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern