AfricaNenda Paid Internship Program (Remote) - NAIJA STICK

AfricaNenda Paid Internship Program (Remote)

AfricaNenda unlocks untapped opportunities to drive financial inclusion by supporting the buildout or upgrade of inclusive national and regional instant payments infrastructure. 

This engagement is through firstly providing technical assistance in payment system pre-project design and proofs-of-concepts (POCs) that help create investment-ready scalable inclusive instant payments projects, as well as supporting the implementation. 

• Secondly, strengthening the capacity for and knowledge of inclusive instant payment systems in Africa’s most influential institutions, partnering with the digital financial services ecosystem actors.
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• The Foundation brings together experts in digital payments and leaders with regional expertise to support African institutions, governments, and the private sector.

Internship Key Responsibilities

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

o Monitor and track industry trends and advocacy platforms/ moments for leverage

o 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.

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 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

Learning Outcomes

Gain practical experience in DFS, digital payments, and 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.

Application Process

Application requirements:

CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences, including three referees

Application submission:

Submit your application through the applications@africanenda.org email by Friday, April 18, 2025

Deadline: April 18, 2025

How to Apply 

Interesting applicant can apply via this link:

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