About DAI
DAI is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries. Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
About PEAK
Enterprise and Innovation Programme (branded as “PEAK”) is funded by UK aid from the UK Government works to promote a stronger, diversified and more inclusive private sector in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and aims to stimulate the development of startups and MSMEs, increase business innovation and promote entrepreneurial support to local youth, women, migrants and other disadvantaged groups to enable them to build life-changing ventures.
PEAK establishes business innovation centres (or BICs) that provide business support programmes virtually or onsite, and guide starting entrepreneurs and growing businesses on formulating a business solution to a problem, and develop their knowledge and skills in product development, business strategy modelling, marketing, financial planning and raising finance from investors and funders. The programmes are delivered through interactive trainings and one-to-one coaching.
PEAK has developed a network and strengthened the capacity of business advisory service providers (BASPs) to provide quality and competitive business diagnostic and advisory services that are market-driven and supportive of business innovation and growth. It is also building a network of business mentors to provide business advice and professional services to startups/MSMEs (onsite at PEAK BICs or remotely). PEAK’s business support programmes also count on international business experts and mentors from the United Kingdom and other countries.
Scope of Position
The Intern will work full time under overall and direct supervision of the PEAK Bishkek Director to support PEAK Bishkek Business Innovation Centre’s programmes and activities.
Qualification requirements
Overall Requirements
Education:
- Completed higher education
Experience:
- Initial work experience would be an asset
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in Kyrgyz, Russian and English
- Proficient user of office equipment (computer, printer/scanner/copier)
- Knowledge of MS Office programmes and Internet research.
- Discipline and punctuality
- Resilience and patience
- Ability to work overtime when required (with compensation time)
Duties
General tasks and responsibilities:
The intern will undertake the following tasks and produce relevant deliverables:
- Support PEAK Bishkek team in documents translation into English, Russian and Kyrgyz
- Support PEAK Bishkek team in organizing online/live/hybrid activities: seminars, trainings, conferences, meetings etc.
- Support PEAK Bishkek team in preparing documentation (meeting minutes, reports, evaluation/feedback forms, databases, etc.)
- Support PEAK Bishkek team in preparing operational/administrational documents (ToR, SoW, requests, etc.)
- Support PEAK Bishkek team in collecting information from programme participants, graduates, partners, etc. through phone calls, emailing, other means of communication.
- Support PEAK Bishkek team with administering e-platforms and accounts (Zoom, Webex, etc.)
- Support PEAK Bishkek team with maintenance of PEAK Bishkek office
- Support PEAK Bishkek team in running errands for the programme or office, e.g. sending letters and messages
- Perform other duties requested by PEAK Bishkek team and PEAK Kyrgyzstan management.
Assignment Duration:
This is a paid short-term internship. Period of the assignment November 15, 2021 – February 15, 2022 with possible extension upon a positive performance.
Monthly remuneration is 250 GBP gross.
Duty station:
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan with possible business trips within Kyrgyzstan and to Tajikistan.
Start Date:
November 2021
Applications should be submitted in English and include CV, cover letter and recommendations letters. Please send applications by email to hr_eip_kg@dai.com to the attention of Finance and Operations Manager, including «Intern for PEAK Bishkek» in the subject line. The closing date for applications is 02 November 2021.