Excellent Biig Labs Project Management Intern Opportunity in Yaoundé

NGO Jobs
Yaounde
August 3, 2026
Internship

Job Description

Biig Labs Project Management Intern Opportunity in Yaoundé

Are you passionate about project management, nonprofit development, entrepreneurship, and supporting African businesses? Biig Labs is seeking a Project Management Intern to join its growing team in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

This internship offers recent graduates and final-year university students a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in programme management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), fundraising, impact measurement, and nonprofit operations while contributing to initiatives that empower African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Application Status: Easy Apply

About Biig Labs

Biig Labs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping African SMEs access the financial resources they need to grow and create sustainable impact. The organization works with entrepreneurs to identify funding opportunities through grants, commercial banks, development finance institutions, impact investors, competitions, and other innovative financing mechanisms.

Its mission is to strengthen businesses, unlock investment opportunities, and promote economic growth and job creation across Africa.

Position Summary

Position: Project Management Intern

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Employment Type: Internship

Reporting To: Executive Director

The successful intern will support programme management, monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, resource mobilization, and administrative operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to various aspects of nonprofit management and international development.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

  • Collect, organize, and analyze programme performance data.
  • Develop and maintain beneficiary tracking systems and programme databases.
  • Document programme success stories, lessons learned, and project outcomes.
  • Research grant opportunities from governments, foundations, multilateral organizations, and corporate donors.
  • Identify funding competitions, accelerator programmes, fellowships, and innovation challenges.
  • Maintain a database of funding opportunities, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
  • Assist in planning workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Prepare meeting minutes and monitor follow-up actions.
  • Organize programme documentation and filing systems.
  • Communicate with partners, beneficiaries, and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct research on entrepreneurship, SME financing, and international development.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

  • A Bachelor’s degree (completed or final year) in:
    • Project Management
    • Economics
    • Business Administration
    • International Development
    • Public Policy Administration
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Statistics
    • Development Studies
    • Social Sciences
    • Or another related field.

Required Skills and Competencies

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

  • Strong analytical and research abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Professionalism and integrity.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Passion for entrepreneurship, SME development, and sustainable development.

Technical Skills

Candidates should have:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong internet research skills.
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace.
  • Experience using Excel for data analysis (advantage).
  • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies (desirable).
  • Proposal writing or grant research experience (an added advantage).

What You Will Gain

During this internship, you will gain practical experience in:

  • Nonprofit management and operations
  • Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
  • Impact measurement
  • Grant research
  • Resource mobilization
  • Proposal development
  • Programme management
  • Partnership development
  • SME financing ecosystems
  • International development programming
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Strategic planning

You will also work closely with experienced professionals involved in fundraising, entrepreneurship development, and programme design.

Personal Attributes

Biig Labs is looking for someone who is:

  • Curious and eager to learn.
  • Self-motivated and proactive.
  • Passionate about solving real-world challenges.
  • Detail-oriented and dependable.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • A critical thinker with strong communication skills.
  • Committed to continuous learning and excellence.

Why Join Biig Labs?

This internship provides an excellent platform for aspiring professionals interested in project management, international development, nonprofit operations, impact investing, and entrepreneurship. It offers meaningful work while helping African SMEs gain access to funding that supports sustainable growth and job creation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official LinkedIn Easy Apply option or the application link provided by Biig Labs before the position is filled.

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