Business Development Internship

Location: Eastern Bypass Rd, Ruai – Nairobi, Kenya

Gross salary:  Kes 35,000 – 47,000.

About Octavia Carbon:

Octavia Carbon is a pioneering Direct Air Capture (DAC) startup committed to addressing the global climate crisis through carbon removal technologies. Our mission is to reverse climate change in Kenya using cutting-edge climate tech. As we embark on this transformative journey, we seek a talented Technical Writer to join our team and help shape the narrative of our groundbreaking efforts.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Intern to join us and take on a crucial role in communicating the technical aspects of our DAC technology, projects, and goals. As a member of the commercialization team at Octavia Carbon, you will work closely with our technical teams to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, and compelling written content. Your contributions will support effective due diligence processes and applications, including grants and accelerator applications. For your application to be considered, your resume should accompany the writing assignment below.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to grow within the organization. Based on performance, the role has the potential to transition into a permanent position where you can further contribute to shaping Octavia Carbon’s growth and impact in the carbon removal sector.

Key Responsibilities.

Technical Writing (70%) 

• Collaborate with the technical and commercialization team to comprehend and communicate complex DAC technology, research, and developments.
• Create well-structured, concise, and accurate content for due diligence documents, grant applications, accelerator applications, and other relevant materials.
• Ensure that technical information is communicated in an accessible manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Write compelling narratives highlighting Octavia Carbon’s innovation and differentiation in the carbon removal sector.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and insights for various writing assignments.

Commercialization Support (30%) 

• Assist in identifying and evaluating commercial partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Support the preparation of investor, partner, and stakeholder decks.
• Help maintain CRM systems and business development pipelines.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications.

1. A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a relevant field (preferred but not required).
2. Proven experience in technical writing, with demonstrated ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
3. Detail-oriented mindset and commitment to accuracy and clarity in written communication.
4. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
5. Proficiency in using various tools and platforms for collaboration and document creation.
6. Proactive and adaptable, with a self-starter mindset and eagerness to take on evolving responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Duration: This is a 3-month internship opportunity that may lead to a full-time position with a revised salary offer based on your performance.