Graduate Interns – Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy at ESAMI

Organization: Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI)
Department: Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy (DRMC)
Number of Positions: 2 Graduate Interns
Location: ESAMI Headquarters, Tanzania
Job Type: Internship
Closing Date: 25th September 2026

About ESAMI

The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) is a leading provider of high-quality management training, research, and consultancy services worldwide. With a footprint in 52 countries in Africa and service outreach expanding to New Delhi, UAE, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore, the Institute is re-imagining and redefining the future workforce.

ESAMI is seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill two (2) Graduate Internship positions within the Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy.

About the Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy

The Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy (DRMC) works across six research thematic areas, bringing together policymakers, researchers, academics, and captains of industry.

Partnerships with global think tanks, universities, research institutes, governments, and development partners inform the Directorate’s ecosystem-focused approach. DRMC hosts webinars, public lectures, scientific research and grant-writing workshops, and the ESAMI Global Research Colloquium.

The Directorate addresses complex challenges faced by governments, development partners, and the corporate world. It offers the Certified Consultant Programme and Professional CEO Programme, facilitates Cabinet and Board Retreats, provides Board Mentorship Programmes, and works with policy architects to contribute to future-focused development.

DRMC operates at the ecosystem level, driven by a commitment to research excellence and distinctiveness.

Position Summary

DRMC offers graduate-level interns an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across its research and consultancy service lines.

The Graduate Interns will gain real-world exposure to how ESAMI operates across different geographies, sectors, industries, and disciplines. To support its growing portfolio, DRMC is seeking two (2) proactive, dynamic, data-centric, analytical, and results-oriented Graduate Interns.

Successful candidates should demonstrate a strong passion for and understanding of consultancy and/or research.

Working with established researchers and experienced consultants from various disciplines, the Graduate Interns will gain practical exposure to how models are applied to solve business problems, generate new knowledge through continuous inquiry, challenge existing assumptions, and contribute to innovation.

The interns will work in a highly demanding and time-sensitive environment and will be expected to remain results-oriented while effectively managing internal and external communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Graduate Interns will be responsible for:

1. Researching and identifying potential consultancy assignments and research opportunities.
2. Documenting, organizing, and regularly updating ESAMI’s consultancy and research experience.
3. Managing databases for consultants and researchers and conducting preliminary fitness-for-purpose matching of team members earmarked for assignments.
4. Managing the pipeline of research and consultancy assignments.
5. Providing analytics-based reports for the Directorate of Research and Management Consultancy.
6. Reviewing CVs for consultants, faculty, and researchers and aligning them with applicable compliance thresholds.
7. Managing the DRMC statistical database.
8. Providing administrative support to post-doctoral fellows, researchers, consultants, and administrators.
9. Preparing consultancy and research reports, proposals, and presentations.
10. Managing databases for ongoing projects and reporting on their status.
11. Supporting the planning and coordination of workshops, public lectures, webinars, research colloquia, and other DRMC-related events.
12. Assisting with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations of the Directorate.
13. Performing any other duties as required by the Directorate to ensure smooth operations.

What You Will Gain

Successful interns will gain:

• Immersive experience combining high-impact work, senior leadership engagement, and structured mentorship across ESAMI’s diverse product and service portfolio.
• Skills to tackle real business challenges, contribute to innovative solutions, and gain cross-sector exposure in a dynamic business environment.
• Practical experience in their field of study or area of interest.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to diverse industries and business functions.

Academic and Other Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• 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 (Honors) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Commerce, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Only candidates with First Class and Upper Second Class Honours at Bachelor’s degree level will be considered.
• Membership in a professional body, in good standing.
• At least one (1) 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.
• Strong research and consulting skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Proficiency in statistical packages.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and 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 skills.
• Highly organized.
• Able to interact effectively with diverse teams and clients.
• Proactive and willing to take on new tasks.
• Positive and able to handle challenges effectively.
• Professional and respectful of confidentiality.
• Able to work within strict timelines.
• Strongly results-oriented.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Current CV or résumé.
2. Cover letter outlining their interest in the position and explaining how they meet the qualifications.
3. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
4. Copies of other relevant testimonials.

Applications should be submitted by email to:

Email: jobs@esami-africa.org

Only applications received through the above email address will be considered.

Closing Date

Saturday, 25th September 2026

Application Instructions

Applicants should ensure that their application includes all required documents and clearly demonstrates their academic qualifications, relevant experience, research/consultancy interests, and applicable technical skills.