About Trust Consultancy and Development
Trust Consultancy and Development is an independent research and capacity development consultancy based in Turkey, providing a range of services to the whole of the MENA region. Our dedicated team aspires to provide a range of expert services to international and local NGOs, businesses, donors and third parties with vested interests in different aspects of development and humanitarian action.
Position Overview
Trust is launching a new “Problem Solvers” Internship Track, offering a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to engage in strategic thinking, institutional development, and applied research.
As a Strategic Support Intern, you will contribute to high-impact initiatives designed to strengthen the organization’s performance and innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to explore and implement practical improvements that advance our mission.
Key Focus Areas
During the internship, you may support initiatives such as:
- Exploring and proposing strategies to penetrate new markets and geographic areas.
- Designing concepts for new services or product offerings aligned with our expertise.
- Contributing to efforts to increase proposal success rates through research and feedback analysis.
- Identifying gaps and opportunities in Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) services in the region.
- Recommending solutions to increase internal efficiencies and knowledge flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research, mapping, and benchmarking in areas of business development and operational improvement.
- Assist in drafting strategic briefs, internal memos, and innovation concept notes.
- Participate in internal meetings and workshops to observe, document, and suggest improvements.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to test tools, templates, or systems that enhance performance.
- Support planning and facilitation of internal learning and feedback sessions.
What You Will Gain
- Exposure to the workings of a regional consultancy at the intersection of humanitarian action and institutional strengthening.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in MEL, TPM, and organizational development.
- Opportunities to design and implement practical solutions in a real-world setting.
- Enhanced skills in strategy, analysis, communication, and applied research.
Desired Qualifications
- Background in international development, business administration, public policy, social sciences, or related fields.
- Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
- High level of initiative, curiosity, and ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in English (required); Arabic is an asset.
- Interest in Third-Party Monitoring, organizational strategy, or innovation in fragile
How to apply
Candidates should send their C.V (preferred not more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) expressing their interest in Trust to
join-trust@trustconsultancy.orgwith “Problem Solver _ Internship, name” as the subject of the email.
The one-page cover letter should clearly state:
- Education background
- Relevant experience
- Motivations to Join Trust as an intern/ junior officer
- Expectations to be met by the end of the internship
- What you can bring to Trust/ why Trust should be interested in them
- When you can/ prefer to join Trust
- Availability: when can you start (feel free to inform us if you can join us earlier than we desire, so we see if we have anything relevant for you, part-time or full-time, length of internship. (priority will be given to full time internship)
- Country of stay during remote internship
- This is a remote and unpaid opportunity, please confirm this in your cover letter
Trust will notify all applicants with the outcome of their application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted a Zoom interview.