Program support intern

• Title: Program Support Intern
• Engagement: Paid internship
• Location: Remote
• Duration: 6 months
• Hours: Full time
About AfricaNenda
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.
AfricaNenda brings together experts in digital payments and leaders with regional expertise to support African institutions, governments, and the private sector.
Key Responsibilities
AfricaNenda Foundation seeks a Program Support Intern, to provide support to the Projects team as
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Research and analysis
Conduct desk research to support 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

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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 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 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
Alongside English, good knowledge of French. Portuguese is an added advantage.
Learning Outcomes
Gain practical experience in DFS, digital payments, inclusive instant payment systems and financial inclusion in Africa

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• Enhance understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the African digital
Develop skills in research, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
payments space.
How to apply
Please send in your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences, including three referees
through the [email protected] email by 29th of May 2026. Female candidates are