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Crown Agents Sutton, Surrey Interns 2013


Job title: Intern
Location: Sutton, Surrey
Type of contract: 3 month fixed-term contract
Application deadline: 31st January 2013

The Company
Crown Agents is an international development company committed to global development and growth. We work for clients in over 100 countries and have over 30 offices around the world. Our expertise in public financial management helps governments raise revenue, manage debt and plan expenditure more effectively. Our procurement and supply chain services, together with banking and asset management services help ensure that wealth generated is spent or invested for the good of all. Through technical assistance, consultancy and training, we help to reduce poverty, improve health and increase prosperity.
What we are looking for:
We are currently recruiting interns for a period of 3 months to join our Consultancy Directorate which provides technical and support resources to opportunities and projects. We are looking for candidates with either a university degree or a bright, enthusiastic school leaver with excellent GCSE grades.
Main job purpose:
Provide inputs as requested to the management of projects and delivery of technical inputs as well as identification, development and winning of opportunities.
Main responsibilities of role:
Technical Delivery
  • Assist in provision of advice to internal & external clients on technical matters within area of discipline
  • Maintain and build technical knowledge and skills through Continuous Professional Development, training and industry awareness
Business Development
  • Provide inputs to opportunity identification, tracking and management
  • Assist in promotion of services through preparation of capability statements and marketing material and under direction of more senior consultants, contact with clients, donors, associates and consultants
  • Assist with preparation of Expressions of Interest
  • Assist with preparation of project proposals: management of bidding process; associate and consultant selection; technical writing; commercial proposal and authorisation
  • Under the direction of the Project Manager support negotiation of contracts with clients, donors, associates and consultants
Project Management
  • Under the direction of Project manager support the management of projects concerned with area of technical specialism
  • Assist with contract management in line with business practice
  • Support supervision of mobilisation and project establishment
  • Assist with quality assurance and compliance with terms of reference
  • Under the direction of the Project manager consideration of project issues and risks
  • Assist with management of project within contracted time and budget constraints
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to applications@crownagents.co.uk stating 'Intern' in the subject.