Communication Intern

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is the leading institution for capacity development in Africa. It has a membership of 40 African countries as well as the African Development Bank (AfDB), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank.

ACBF’s focus is on human capital development and institution building to address current and future development challenges.  While it provides services to all sectors; public, private, civil society, and academia, to name a few, ACBF pays attention to improving the effectiveness of Africa’s public sector institutions at country, regional and continental levels to become effective systems’ integrators and catalysers of sustainable and transformative change. 

The Foundation was established in 1991 to address Africa’s severe capacity gaps. To date, ACBF has supported over 70 higher education institutions, including universities across all sub-Saharan Africa regions, to reform curriculums that address the economic requirements of their countries and equipped universities with libraries which enabled students to carry out research online. The Foundation has trained more than 50,000 personnel in civil service, most of which hold key positions in Ministries of Finance, Planning or Economic Development and Central Banks across the continent. 

ACBF has also established a network of over 35 think thanks that support evidence-based policy making across Africa and produce critical policy research/analysis which inform economic management and help establish benchmarks for success. As a thought leader, ACBF has generated over 500 knowledge products in the forms of research, studies, and publications covering over 200 development topics.

The Foundation is launching a new five-year strategy (2023-2027) which will focus on human capacity development and institution building in four impact areas, which are Climate Change & Green Energy, Economic Governance, Agribusiness & Food Security, and Trade.

ACBF has a Communication internship opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya for recent graduates to join the Foundation.

 The internship offers opportunities to:

• Assist in updating and maintaining the website and social media platforms. 

• Provide support in planning, writing, and managing email blasts and e-newsletters.

• Create presentations, fliers, infographics, posters, and other promotional materials.

• Assist in proofreading and editing reports.

• Provide general administrative and communications support as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA (required skills and knowledge)

Selection will be on a competitive basis, and the following minimum qualifications and competencies are required.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

• Strong communication and writing skills.

• Social media management and content creation knowledge and skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Proficiency in Adobe software and Photoshop.

• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and be accountable.

• Fluency in at least one of the Foundation’s working languages (English or French).

• Excellent writing, research, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

• Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

• Excellent computer skills (MS applications).

• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter. 

• Good communication skills.

The Foundation will provide the interns with a monthly allowance. Interns shall be responsible for their own medical insurance coverage, transport (air travel where applicable), and living accommodation expenses. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications, quoting the reference “Communication Intern 18/2023,” including curriculum vitae (maximum two pages) and a personal statement (one page) with three (3) referees, should be received at the address below by 10 September 2023.

E-mail:  Recruitment@acbf-pact.org

Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. 

We strongly encourage qualified female candidates to apply.