The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for two (2) Graduate Intern positions within the Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy (DRMC). The internship opportunity is based at ESAMI Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, and provides graduates with practical exposure to research, management consultancy, data analysis, project management and related professional activities.
About ESAMI
The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) is a leading management development institution providing training, research and consultancy services. The Institute has a presence across numerous African countries and works with governments, development partners, businesses, researchers, universities and other institutions in addressing management and development challenges.
Graduate Interns – Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy
Number of Positions: 2
Duty Station: ESAMI Headquarters, Arusha
The Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy brings together researchers, academics, policymakers and industry professionals through research, consultancy, public lectures, webinars, workshops and other professional programmes.The Graduate Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting research and consultancy activities while working with experienced researchers and consultants.
Successful candidates will be expected to work in a demanding and time-sensitive environment, demonstrate strong analytical abilities and contribute to research and consultancy assignments.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Graduate Interns will be responsible for supporting the Directorate in areas including:
- Identifying potential consultancy assignments and research opportunities.
- Documenting, organizing and updating ESAMI’s consultancy and research experience.
- Managing databases for consultants and researchers.
- Supporting preliminary matching of consultants and researchers to potential assignments.
- Managing the pipeline of research and consultancy assignments.
- Preparing analytics-based reports for the Directorate.
- Reviewing CVs of consultants, faculty and researchers and aligning them with compliance requirements.
- Managing the Directorate’s statistical database.
- Providing administrative support to researchers, consultants, post-doctoral fellows and administrators.
- Assisting in preparing research and consultancy reports, proposals and presentations.
- Managing databases for ongoing projects and reporting on project status.
- Supporting the planning and coordination of workshops, webinars, public lectures, research colloquia and other events.
- Performing general administrative duties to support the smooth operation of the Directorate.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the Directorate.
What the Graduate Interns Will Gain
The internship will provide successful candidates with practical professional experience and exposure to research and management consultancy. The opportunity includes:
- Practical experience in the candidate’s field of study or area of interest.
- Exposure to different industries, sectors and business functions.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Experience working on real business and research challenges.
- Exposure to senior professionals and leadership.
- Opportunities to develop analytical, research and consultancy skills.
Academic Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in Business Administration, Data Science, Research or a related field.
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Commerce, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field.
- For the Bachelor’s degree, only candidates with First Class or Upper Second Class Honours will be considered.
- Membership of a relevant professional body, in good standing.
- At least one year of working experience.
- Previous internship or volunteer experience in a consultancy firm, research institution or project management environment will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Critical thinking skills.
- Strong research and consulting skills.
- Excellent analytical abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.
- Proficiency in statistical packages.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong time management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidates should be:
- Self-driven and eager to learn.
- Interested in research and consultancy.
- Strong in interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Able to work effectively with diverse teams and clients.
- Proactive and willing to take on new responsibilities.
- Positive and able to handle challenges effectively.
- Professional and respectful of confidentiality.
- Able to work within strict timelines.
- Results-oriented.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
- A current CV or résumé.
- A cover letter explaining their interest in the position and how they meet the requirements.
- Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
- Copies of other relevant testimonials.
Applications should be submitted by email to: jobs@esami-africa.org, Only applications submitted through the specified email address will be considered.
Application Deadline
25 September 2026, Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date to avoid missing the opportunity.
ESAMI Graduate Internship September 2026
This opportunity offers qualified graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience in research, consultancy, data analysis, project management and professional administration while working alongside experienced professionals at ESAMI’s Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy., Eligible candidates who meet the academic, professional and experience requirements are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
