Program Support Intern at AfricaNenda

​​​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.