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<div><span style="font-size:11pt">Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing, dedicated to private markets in emerging and frontier economies. The group offers investment, asset management and capacity building services. Since 2005, we have originated over 7,800 investments representing more than USD 9.8 billion for 590 companies in 96 countries. We manage an aggregate portfolio of USD 2.9 billion spread across 23 funds and mandates. In addition, international public and private donors have entrusted us with the administration of grants worth USD 18.7 million, thanks to which our portfolio companies have also benefited from 166 technical assistance projects designed by us. Symbiotics is a certified B Corporation.<br>
Symbiotics Capacity Building has a core team of six dedicated members and operates from our offices in Geneva and Cape Town. As a company specialized in consulting for development, our core activities encompass technical assistance administration and project management, education and knowledge sharing programs, and strategy design consulting. Our diverse and skilled team is central to our mission, driving our efforts to deliver impactful solutions to our partners and the communities we strive to serve.<br>
As we continue to expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team. If you share our commitment to making a difference and possess the skills and experience we seek, we would love to hear from you.</span></div>

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<div><span style="font-size:11pt">We are a fast-growing, market-leading company, offering a dynamic work environment in the growing impact investment space. Our people are our biggest competitive advantage.</span></div>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt">We believe that in order to recruit the best professionals all applications must be reviewed equally. For this reason, we will not require personal data such as photos, date of birth or gender to be included on CV applications.</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><strong><span data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,sans-serif">Who we are looking for?</span></strong><br>
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<span data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,sans-serif"><span data-wrapper="true"><span data-wrapper="true">We are looking for a motivated intern with a strong interest in impact finance and project management more generally. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. The candidate should have a gen</span></span>uine passion for making a difference in emerging and frontier markets. The candidate may have already undergone a PMO certification or intends to pursue one. Based in our Cape Town office, the successful candidate will be part of the Symbiotics Capacity Building team, collaborating closely under the supervision of the business development manager.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<div><span data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif; font-size:11pt">&nbsp;The intern at SYCB plays a supporting role in administrating, consolidating, and expanding the activities of the Business Development unit, with a focus on Strategy Design and project management. Under the supervision of the Business Development Manager, the intern contributes to the execution of project management throughout its full cycle, boosting the unit’s strategic initiatives.</span></div>
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About the Job

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<ul><li style="list-style-position: inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">&nbsp;Initiates project management protocols as outlined for the Strategy Design client vertical in coordination with the business development manager.</span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-position: inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">Supports with the administration affairs of the unit, organizes the logistics and participate in meetings with clients – when possible - and management to determine the scope, size, and duration of each project.</span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-position: inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">Contributes to the projects management using Monday.com and other tools of the unit, such as Excel and Python.</span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-position: inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">Assists in monitoring project progress to ensure timely delivery of all parties’ contributions.</span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-position: inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">Assists with internal and external reporting to the relevant committees, working groups, and clients.</span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-position: inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">Contributes to recommendations to enhance project management practices and coordinates with the Project Management Office (PMO).</span></span></span></li></ul>
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<ul><li style="list-style-position: inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">&nbsp;Contributes through project management activities to developing SYCB’s client and donor network.&nbsp;</span></span></span></li></ul></div>

Your Qualification

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<div><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">We are looking for a dynamic person who is highly organized, autonomous, and able to work effectively in a dynamic and challenging environment. More specifically, we have the following requirements:</span></span></span><br>
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	<li style="list-style-position:inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Strong interest in project management with experience in using tools like Monday.com, Excel, and Python</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="list-style-position:inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills&nbsp;Ability to manage administrative tasks and logistics efficiently</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="list-style-position:inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Desire to help monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="list-style-position:inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Desire to learn internal and external reporting practices</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="list-style-position:inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Eager to contribute to making recommendations to enhance project management practices</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="list-style-position:inside;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Fluency in English, French is a plus</span></span></span></li>
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Job Offer

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<div><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals<br>
A flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countries<br>
The opportunity to become part of a growing business that pushes you to excel every day while having a positive impact on others</span></span></div></div>

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