How to Apply: Visit the application link provided on this page to submit your application.
Show MSD Insight and County Context in Your Application
This internship sits at the intersection of private sector growth and community resilience. Hiring managers will look for graduates who can think beyond theory and show how they would map market actors or spot a viable business opportunity in Samburu, Isiolo, or Marsabit.
1. Tailor your CV to MSD and enterprise development: Highlight any coursework, projects, or volunteer work that involved market analysis, business planning, or working with small enterprises. Use specific examples, like a business plan you drafted or a market survey you helped conduct.
2. Show you know the counties: Research the economic activities and market systems in Samburu, Isiolo, and Marsabit. Mention any familiarity with local value chains, such as livestock or agribusiness, and how you might engage local entrepreneurs.
3. Demonstrate analytical skills: Be ready to talk about how you've used Excel or other tools to analyze data. Prepare a brief example of a financial or market analysis you've done, even if it was for a class project.
4. Highlight your entrepreneurial mindset: Share any side projects, startups, or business ideas you've explored. Show that you understand the challenges and opportunities of running a business in a developing context.
5. Emphasize communication and stakeholder skills: This role involves working with diverse groups—private partners, government officials, and community members. Provide examples of how you've built relationships or facilitated discussions in the past.
6. Prepare for behavioral questions: Expect questions about working independently, handling ambiguity, and learning quickly. Use the STAR method to structure your answers, focusing on situations where you took initiative or adapted.
7. Show commitment to learning: Mercy Corps values continuous learning. Mention any courses, certifications, or workshops you've pursued beyond your degree, and express eagerness to learn from the team and the field.
8. Proofread and personalize your cover letter: Address the specific program and counties. Avoid generic statements; instead, connect your skills and interests to the RANGE Program's goals of sustainable livelihoods and resilience.