Internship Key Responsibilities
- The AfricaNenda Foundation seeks a Program Support Intern, tprovide support tthe Advocacy and Capacity Development team initiatives:
- Research and analysis
- Conduct desk research tsupport 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
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 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 tdetail and accuracy in data management
- Passionate about financial inclusion, digital payments, or digital financial services
- Self-motivated and proactive with a can-dattitude
- 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
Learning Outcomes
- Gain practical experience in DFS, digital payments, inclusive instant payment systems and financial inclusion in Africa
- Develop skills in research, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Enhance understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the African digital payments space