The Entrepreneurship Intern position is with BongoHive's Entrepreneurship Unit. This is a Part-Time Internship located in Lusaka (Hybrid). The role reports directly to the Entrepreneurship Associates. The internship duration is 6 Months, requiring 3 days per week, working from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (27 hours per week).
About BongoHive
BongoHive is Zambia’s leading innovation and entrepreneurship hub. Our mission is to unlock Africa’s economic potential through the co-creation of sustainable solutions by leveraging Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Technology.
The Entrepreneurship Unit provides structured support to early-stage and growth-stage startups—guiding them from idea development to investment readiness through tailored programmes, mentorship, workshops, and founder-focused interventions.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and enthusiastic Entrepreneurship Intern to support daily operations within the Entrepreneurship Unit.
This role involves assisting Entrepreneurship Associates with programme delivery, founder care, stakeholder engagement, and research-based tasks that contribute to the success of Zambia’s startup ecosystem.
Applicant Profile & Requirements
- Academic Status: Recent graduates or students in their final year of study*.
- Recommended Degree/Field: Candidates should ideally be pursuing or have completed a degree in one of the following fields (or a closely related one):
- Business Administration/Management
- Project Management
- Information Technology/Computer Science
- Economics/Finance
- Communications/Public Relations
*If you are in your final year of study, please carefully consider your ability to commit to the required hours. We understand that final-year responsibilities can be demanding, so we kindly ask that you do not apply unless you are confident in your full availability for the duration of the programme.
Key Responsibilities
Coordination & Programme Support
- Support project management, including contributing to work plans, tracking deliverables, and coordinating activities across the Entrepreneurship Unit
- Manage the application and communications processes for entrepreneurship programmes, ensuring founders and stakeholders receive timely and accurate updates.
- Be present for weekly and monthly staff meetings, providing updates on learnings, achievements, lessons, opportunities, and challenges.
- Provide facilitation and tech support during programme sessions, workshops, and events.
- Assist with coordinating entrepreneurship programmes, events, and internal activities.
- Shadow Entrepreneurship Associates to understand internal processes and support execution.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Assist with documentation, scheduling, file management, and general programme logistics.
- Maintain organised records and support smooth administrative workflows.
Founder Care & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support communication with founders, mentors, and partners.
- Coordinate check-ins, follow-ups, and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
Research & Case Study Development
- Conduct research to support programme improvements and founder needs.
- Develop business case studies on Zambian companies (training provided).
Key Skills & Competencies
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Keen interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and digital transformation.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Ability to effectively use digital tools (Google Workspace, Slack)
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and digital systems quickly to support programme operations.
- Ability to work within a tech-first, fast-paced, asynchronous environment.
- Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and positive communication style.
- Basic competence in research, problem-solving, and business analysis.
- Added Advantage: Experience in leadership roles (student clubs, societies, projects), exposure to project management or event coordination, experience working with SMEs, startups, or entrepreneurship-related activities, or experience with writing, research, or case-study development.
What You Will Gain (Global Standard Internship Benefits)
- Financial Support: A monthly stipend will be provided**.
- Structured onboarding with clear expectations and goals.
- Mentorship from Entrepreneurship Associates and the broader BongoHive team.
- Hands-on experience working directly on entrepreneurship programmes.
- Access to ecosystem events and networking with founders, funders, and partners.
- Opportunities to build leadership and management skills through real responsibility.
- Training in business analysis and case-study writing.
- Portfolio-ready outputs, including case studies and programme documentation.
- Career development support, including recommendation letters from supervisors.
**Please note, this is not a salary, but a stipend to support you with meals and transportation during the length of your internship.
