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Internship Opportunity - Program Support Intern March 2025

The AfricaNenda Foundation is offering a paid remote internship for a Program Support Intern for six months, focusing on advocacy and capacity development in inclusive instant payment systems. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, strong research and communication skills, and a passion for financial inclusion. Applications are due by April 18, 2025, and should include a CV and a cover letter.

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Internship Opportunity - Program Support Intern March 2025

The AfricaNenda Foundation is offering a paid remote internship for a Program Support Intern for six months, focusing on advocacy and capacity development in inclusive instant payment systems. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, strong research and communication skills, and a passion for financial inclusion. Applications are due by April 18, 2025, and should include a CV and a cover letter.

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Request for Applications

Program Support Intern


March 2025
I. Internship Overview
▪ Title: Program Support Intern
▪ Engagement: Paid internship
▪ Location: Remote
▪ Duration: 6 months
▪ Hours: Full time
II. Organization Background
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.
AfricaNenda unlocks untapped opportunities to drive financial inclusion by supporting the build-
out 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.
AfricaNenda supports policymakers and regulators in Africa to promote policies and regulations
that create an enabling environment for the development of inclusive instant payment systems to
accelerate financial inclusion and cross-border payments for continental goals like the African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol on Digital Trade and the African Union Digital
Transformation Strategy.
The Foundation brings together experts in digital payments and leaders with regional expertise
to support African institutions, governments, and the private sector.
III. 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
o 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
o Support the organization of virtual and physical amplification platforms and
capacity development in collaboration with all teams
▪ Project management and reporting
o Develop and maintain project tracking tools

AfricaNenda Foundation C1-402, 4th Floor, Block C | Grand Baie La Croisette | Grand Baie, Mauritius

Email info@africanenda.org Website www.africanenda.org


o Ensure timely updates
o Assist in meeting documentation and follow-up
▪ Data management and organization
o Maintain and update stakeholder contact lists for various initiatives
o Track engagement metrics and stakeholder interactions
▪ Annual campaign execution
o Assist in implementing cross-functional campaign activities in collaboration with
different teams within AfricaNenda
▪ Skill development and adaptability
o Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of project management, advocacy
and capacity development
o Develop flexibility by handling diverse tasks as assigned
IV. 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
VI. 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.
VII. Application Process
Application requirements:
▪ CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences, including three referees

AfricaNenda Foundation C1-402, 4th Floor, Block C | Grand Baie La Croisette | Grand Baie, Mauritius

Email info@africanenda.org Website www.africanenda.org


▪ A concise cover letter expressing interest in the internship and how it aligns with your
career goals.
Application submission:
Submit your application through the applications@africanenda.org email by Friday April 18,
2025.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

AfricaNenda Foundation C1-402, 4th Floor, Block C | Grand Baie La Croisette | Grand Baie, Mauritius

Email info@africanenda.org Website www.africanenda.org

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