Business Development & Digital Engagement Intern

Company: Verb Education
Contract Duration: 5 Months
Location: Remote (with occasional in-person activities)
Remuneration: Ksh. 20,000 per month

About Verb Education & The CBC App

Verb Education is dedicated to transforming education in Kenya by empowering teachers and school administrators with innovative digital tools. Our flagship product, the CBC App, is a record-keeping and reporting tool that simplifies the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation for schools. By reducing teachers’ administrative workload, enhancing school leadership oversight, and improving data-driven decision-making, the CBC App ensures better student achievement and a brighter future for education in Kenya.

About the Role

We are looking for a digitally-savvy and organised individual to join our team as a Business Development & Digital Engagement Associate. This role blends sales coordination with digital brand visibility. You will help identify new schools, initiate outreach, manage leads, and also play an active role in publishing content across social media channels to increase CBC App awareness and engagement. The ideal candidate is self-driven, digitally fluent, and enjoys connecting ideas with people, especially educators and school leaders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and build lists of potential school clients.
  • Initiate outreach using WhatsApp, email, or SMS to introduce CBC App to prospects.
  • Maintain a simple sales tracker or CRM to monitor engagement.
  • Support the team in booking demos and following up with leads.
  • Publish ready-made content (graphics, testimonials, updates) on LinkedIn, WhatsApp Channels, and other platforms.
  • Track social media post engagement and prepare short weekly summaries.
  • Collaborate with the brand and sales teams to shape outreach messaging.
  • Adapt simple quote decks, infographics or short posts in Canva when needed.

Requirements

  • Be a decent human being.
  • Be organised and consistent in communication.
  • Excellent writing skills without AI assistance.
  • Familiarity with digital tools like Google Sheets, WhatsApp Business, Trello, and Canva.
  • Strong command of social media platforms (especially LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube & TikTok).
  • Excellent etiquette when dealing with colleagues or clients.
  • Must own a fast and powerful laptop and smartphone.
  • Must have access to a fast and reliable internet connection.
  • Have a quiet and comfortable place for remote work.
  • Proactive attitude, ability to manage yourself, and openness to feedback.

How to Apply

We’re looking for someone who understands the role and can explain how they would approach it.

Please submit a short video (3 to 5 minutes) introducing yourself and answering the following:

  1. Who are you, and what draws you to this role? (less than 30 seconds)
  2. Based on the job description, how would you go about executing the role week by week?
  3. What strengths or experience make you a good fit for a hybrid role in business development and digital engagement? (less than 1 minute)

Record the video using your phone or computer (no editing needed). Upload it to Google Drive (or another cloud service) and include the viewing link in your application.

Then, email us:

  • Your CV
  • A short cover letter (max 300 words)
  • Your video link

Send all materials to support@cbcapp.co.ke by 25th July 2025. Use the subject line: Business Development Associate Application – [Your Full Name]

Join us in making Better Teachers, Better Schools, and Brighter Futures!

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The CBC App is revolutionizing the way teachers and administrators operate in schools. Its simplicity and user-friendly interface make it easy for teachers to use and save a significant amount of time. The automation feature of the App has lessened the workload of teachers, allowing them to enjoy teaching again. With its comprehensive end-of-term reports, parents can have an accurate understanding of their child’s learning journey throughout the term. The CBC App has also brought cost savings to schools by eliminating the need to print end-term reports and reducing the cost of assessment books. The App has also enabled greater accountability among managers, who can now track their teachers’ work and provide proper feedback. Overall, the CBC App has received positive feedback from school administrators, teachers, and parents, making it a solid investment for any school.

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