About This Role
This is a behind-the-scenes role that keeps a business development team's pipeline moving—scanning for tender announcements, maintaining the records that prevent missed deadlines, and making sure bid documents are where they need to be. It suits someone organized and detail-oriented who wants exposure to how IT companies win government and corporate contracts in Ethiopia. Pitron Tech Solutions operates in a sector where tenders are a primary revenue channel, so this intern sits close to the work that directly generates business.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The profile being sought is less about experience and more about temperament: someone who treats a spreadsheet as a serious tool, catches details others overlook, and does not let deadlines slip quietly. The emphasis on tracking and record-keeping signals the team needs reliability and consistency rather than strategic thinking at this stage. Expect them to value diligence and follow-through over credentials.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize any experience you have with Excel or record management, and be specific about how you keep track of multiple tasks or deadlines—a concrete example beats a general claim. Show that you understand why accurate bid records matter to a business, not just that you can maintain them. Since this is unpaid, a brief, genuine note about why you want exposure to bid and tender work will help your application stand out from generic ones.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to a recent graduate or early-career candidate in business, administration, or IT-related fields who wants a foot in the door of business development. Competition is likely moderate—unpaid status narrows the pool, but the low barrier to entry means many applicants will meet the basics, so demonstrated organization will be the differentiator.
Pitron Tech Solution PLC is looking for a Bid Tracker Intern to support its Business Development team. The intern will find and track tenders for IT products and services, keep bid records accurate and up to date, and help the team meet every submission deadline.
Key responsibilities:
- Find and research new tenders and business opportunities for IT products and services.
- Track, monitor and update bid opportunities in Microsoft Excel and other tracking tools.
- Keep accurate records of bid information, including deadlines, client details and bid status.
- Monitor submission deadlines and send the team timely reminders.
- Help collect, organize and maintain bid documents.
- Follow up on bid progress and prepare regular status reports.
- Support the Business Development team in finding and pursuing new opportunities.
What we offer:
- Practical exposure to tender management and bid tracking.
- Hands-on business development experience in the IT industry.
- A collaborative learning environment, with mentorship from experienced team members.
- A Certificate of Recognition on successful completion of the internship with satisfactory performance.
- Currently studying for, or recently graduated with, a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Information Technology or a related field.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Strong research and data entry skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn about tendering, bidding and business development.
- Previous experience is an advantage but not required.
How To Apply
Interested candidates can apply by filling out the application form at this link and attaching their CV: https://forms.gle/L2iwAgefLHzm92hG7
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