Marketing and Business Development Intern

Marketing and Business Development Intern Reporting to: SBC Design and Partnerships Officer Start date: 1 February 2026 Duration: 12 Months Location: The position will be based in Amman, Jordan. Please note that MAGENTA’s teams work from home with in-person meetings and events as required, including regular colocation with colleagues in hubs. Remuneration: A stipend of 1,000.00 USD per month MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in understanding human decision-making processes in order to design solutions for relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes across the Middle East & North Africa, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean using the latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and implementation. Our client base includes UN agencies, INGOs, the FCDO, the US government and the private sector. We aim to amplify the voices of local actors while bringing international expertise and methodological rigour. To do so, we partner with civil society, creative agencies, media and academics to design innovative, relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. Whether we are aiming to shift parenting practices to improve children’s outcomes or to understand how social norms underpin corruption, we always go the extra mile to ensure we can create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations in the world. MAGENTA is made up of five business units and three operating departments: Middle East & North Africa, Asia, Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean, the MAGENTA Lab, Corporate Services, Growth & Marketing and Technical & Programme. The Marketing and Business Development Intern will play an important role in supporting MAGENTA’s marketing and new business efforts. This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Marketing and Communications Manage and expand MAGENTA’s social media presence (LinkedIn and Facebook), including planning, creation, and scheduling of posts, monitoring engagement metrics, and pinpointing areas for content enhancement. Contribute to developing and designing compelling marketing materials, including case studies, capability statements, brochures, and bi-monthly newsletter. Ensure that MAGENTA’s marketing collateral is kept up-to-date across four languages, and implement updates and edits as required. Maintain strict compliance with the company’s branding directives across all marketing materials and communications, maintaining a consistent visual and messaging identity. Maintain and update MAGENTA’s website, ensuring it accurately reflects the most recent projects, initiatives, and team. Maintain MAGENTA’s databases including YouTube channel, tender monitoring tracker, past performance database, close-out tracker, and contact lists. Generate routine reports detailing marketing performance, including website traffic, social media engagement, and provide recommendations for enhancement. Research and monitor thought leadership opportunities and support program teams to prepare and submit applications to conferences, summits, and other thought leadership events. Provide occasional training and guidance to MAGENTA teams on how to use Canva and YouTube platforms for marketing and business development tasks. Business Development Facilitate proposal development by conducting research on thematic areas related to specific bids, donor strategies, and competitor analysis. Collaborate with bid writing teams by providing desk research support and helping draft proposal sections as required. Support programme teams on proposal submissions by gathering and uploading necessary documents, formatting proposals, and providing additional technical support as required. Monitor business development platforms to identify relevant