Deadline: April 18, 2025
Applications are open for the AfricaNenda Foundation Program Support Internship 2025. The AfricaNenda Foundation is an African-led organization created to accelerate the growth of inclusive instant payment systems (IIPS) that will benefit all Africans, including the poorest and currently financially excluded. AfricaNenda believes that IIPS can be pivotal in creating universal access to financial services for many financially excluded adults in Africa by 2030.
The AfricaNenda Foundation seeks a Program Support Intern, to provide support to the Advocacy and Capacity Development team initiatives:
- Research and analysis
- Conduct desk research to support team presentations
- Monitor and track industry trends and advocacy platforms/ moments for leverage
- Assist in creating materials e.g. presentations, reports, briefs, etc. for advocacy and capacity development initiatives
- Amplification support
- Support the organization of virtual and physical amplification platforms and capacity development in collaboration with all teams
- Project management and reporting
- Develop and maintain project tracking tools
- Ensure timely updates
- Assist in meeting documentation and follow-up
- Data management and organization
- Maintain and update stakeholder contact lists for various initiatives
- Track engagement metrics and stakeholder interactions
- Annual campaign execution
- Assist in implementing cross-functional campaign activities in collaboration with different teams within AfricaNenda
- Skill development and adaptability
- Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of project management, advocacy and capacity development
- Develop flexibility by handling diverse tasks as assigned
Eligibility
- A bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, international relations, social sciences, or a related field.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
- Passionate about financial inclusion, digital payments, or digital financial services.
- Self-motivated and proactive with a can-do attitude.
- Adaptable and quick learner.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Basic project management skills, familiarity with data analysis and reporting techniques.
- Knowledge of social media tools and digital platforms.
- Understanding of the digital financial services ecosystem and current industry trends is desirable.
- Fluency in additional relevant languages (English plus French/Arabic/Portuguese) is an advantage.
Application
Application requirements include:
- CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences, including three referees.
- A concise cover letter expressing interest in the internship and how it aligns with your career goals.
Submit your application through the [email protected] email by Friday April 18, 2025.
For more information, visit AfricaNenda Foundation.
