A career opportunity awaits at Merit Advisory Services — they are hiring a Business Development Intern - Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, and Bosaso in Multiple Locations. This role falls within the Business sector and requires candidates with No experience of relevant experience. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Sep, 15.
MERIT ADVISORY SERVICES LLP
Application for Business Development Intern
Position:
Business Development Intern
Location:
Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, and Bosaso
Organization:
Merit Advisory Services LLP
Application
Deadline:
15th September 2026
How to Apply
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About Merit Advisory Services
Merit Advisory Services LLP is one of Somalia's leading advisory firms, delivering consulting, accounting, tax and financial management, audit and assurance, risk and financial advisory, and digital and technology solutions to organizations across the public, private, and development sectors. Over more than 10 years, we have supported 900+ organizations and delivered 100+ projects, working with government institutions, hospitals, universities, financial institutions, telecom operators, real estate developers, and NGOs across the country.
With offices in Garowe, Mogadishu, Hargeisa, and Bosaso, our team combines deep local market knowledge with international best practice to help clients strengthen their financial systems, digital infrastructure, and organizational performance. Our work is anchored in a strong commitment to integrity, independence, quality, teamwork, and sustainability — values that shape not only how we serve our clients, but how we invest in our people.
Merit Advisory places great importance on nurturing young Somali talent. Through our internship and training programs,, we provide structured mentorship, on-the-job learning, and exposure to real client engagements — giving interns a genuine foundation for a career in business, finance, and advisory services.
About the Opportunity
Merit Advisory Services LLP invites applications from motivated, talented, and ambitious individuals for the position of Business Development Intern, based in our Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, and Bosaso
offices. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience within a fast-growing professional advisory firm, working alongside experienced consultants, accountants, and technology specialists on live client engagements.
Over the course of the internship, the successful candidate will be immersed in the full business development cycle. The intern will work closely with senior business development and advisory staff, gaining direct mentorship and regular feedback throughout the placement.
This internship is designed as a launchpad: strong performers will gain exposure across Merit Advisory's service lines, build a professional network within Somalia's public and private sector, and be considered for future opportunities with the firm as they arise.
Key Responsibilities
The Business Development Intern will gain practical experience across Merit Advisory’s business development functions, including:
- Sales: Research potential clients and opportunities, support proposals and pitches, maintain the sales pipeline/CRM, follow up on leads, and monitor tenders and partnership opportunities.
- Marketing: Conduct market research, support marketing campaigns, prepare promotional materials, and coordinate business development events and client meetings.
- Customer Service: Respond to client inquiries, coordinate with technical teams, maintain client records, gather feedback, and support resolution of client concerns.
- Digital Marketing : Support social media management, website updates, email marketing, analytics, SEO, and other online visibility activities.
- Content Creation: Develop and edit articles, social media posts, case studies, presentations, infographics, and other marketing content.
- Reporting & Support: Assist with business development reports, pipeline tracking, research, and administrative support to senior staff.
About Multiple Locations
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
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