Organisation Description

School Farms Ghana is a social initiative dedicated to addressing food insecurity, promoting sustainable agriculture, and empowering young people. The organisation establishes school farms across various educational institutions, providing students with hands-on agricultural training, enhancing their understanding of sustainable farming practices, and contributing to local food security. By encouraging agribusiness education, School Farms Ghana inspires students to view agriculture as a viable career path, fostering local economic growth and resilience.

Project Scope

This project contributes to School Farms Ghana's mission of enhancing visibility and expanding its network by identifying strategic partnerships and showcasing its impact on food security and education.

• Developing School Farms Ghana's business development strategy targeting NGOs, agricultural stakeholders, and potential donors.

• Conducting market research to identify potential partners and funding opportunities, and analyse similar initiatives.

• Refining the organisation's value proposition and messaging for various stakeholder groups.

• Creating a database of potential donors, sponsors, and partners.

• Drafting funding proposals and partnership pitches.

• Supporting the development of marketing and promotional materials, including infographics and narratives for outreach purposes.

Project Outcomes

• Write a market research analysis report including data on potential partners, industry trends, and opportunities for strategic growth.

• Identify at least five high-potential partnerships aligned with School Farms Ghana’s objectives.

• Draft two funding or partnership proposals tailored to these prospective collaborators.

• Create a marketing presentation that clearly communicates School Farms Ghana’s impact and goals to stakeholders.

• Deliver weekly progress reports with updates on key milestones and completed tasks.

Internship Requirements

• Research and Analysis: Strong research and analytical skills for market analysis and identifying partnership opportunities.

• Communication: Exceptional written communication skills to craft persuasive funding proposals and partnership pitches.

• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with the team to refine the organisation's strategy and marketing materials.

• Data Management: Proficiency in creating and maintaining a comprehensive database of potential partners and sponsors.

• Strategic Thinking: Proactive approach to refining business development strategies and identifying growth opportunities in food security and agribusiness education.