Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are open for the APRI Young Talent Program 2025. The APRI Young Talent Program is a recurring initiative aimed at engaging young professionals and recent graduates worldwide who are passionate about African policy research.
The program provides a unique opportunity to gain insights into the workings of a growing think tank and to contribute meaningfully to its research and advocacy efforts. Each cohort consists of diverse roles tailored to the current needs of APRI’s programs, offering practical experience and professional development in the field of policy research.
Responsibilities
- Provide research, writing, data analysis, and editing support on various program topics.
- Assist in organizing conferences, workshops, webinars, and other events.
- Collaborate on the development and execution of online content, including images, infographics, factsheets, videos, and blogs.
- Provide administrative and general support to the project team, including maintaining databases, scheduling meetings, preparing documentation, and assisting with grant reporting.
- Engage in internal and external communication efforts, including outreach to stakeholders and partners or supporting the development of policy briefings and advocacy materials.
- Support the monitoring and evaluation of research projects and programs to assess impact or contribute to knowledge management and documentation of best practices.
Eligibility
- For applicants currently registered in Europe, enrollment in a European university is required.
- Applicants based in Africa or other regions may apply even if not currently enrolled in university, provided they have recently graduated or are between academic programs. The candidate needs to be able to work on GMT+1 (Nigeria) or GMT+2 (Germany) timezones.
- Strong research and analytical skills – experience in data analysis and data visualization is an asset.
- Excellent writing skills and command of English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
- Self-starter who can work independently, is reliable and flexible, and knows how to organize and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural team environment.
Preferred Qualities
- Completed graduate studies in a relevant field.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- To fully benefit from and learn within APRI’s team culture, they encourage applicants who are able to complete part or all of their internship in one of their offices (Berlin or Abuja).
Application
To apply, submit a single PDF document containing:
- Your CV (max. 2 pages)
- A brief statement of interest
- Your availability (preferred start and end dates, as well as general availability period)
- Your preferred program areas ((A) Geopolitics & Geoeconomics or (B) Just Green Transition Technology). Put your preferences in the section “Remarks”.
For more information, visit APRI Young Talent Program.
