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.