Programme Intern

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION AND DEPARTMENT:

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is a specialized agency of the African Union responsible 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. The Foundation was established in 1991 to address Africa’s severe capacity gaps. To date is has strengthened the capacities of 50,000+ public service officials, supported 70 higher learning institutions, established a network of 50 African think tanks and generated more than 500 knowledge products.

The Foundation has a current five-year strategy (2023-2027) which focuses on human capacity development and institution building in four impact areas: Climate Change & Energy productive Use, Economic and Social Governance, Agribusiness & Food Sovereignty, and Trade as an Engine for Economic Development.

The Economic and Social Governance (ESG) Unit, under the Programs and Impact Department of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) implements programs aimed at achieving strategic pillar number four ‘Economic and Social Governance’ of ACBF’s Strategic Plan 2023-2027. The Unit’s main objective is to:

• Enhance evidence-based and purpose-driven policy making.
• Enhance domestic revenue for financing development priorities.
• Improve the performance of public financial management systems.

To actualize these strategic objectives, the unit is implementing several programs including Enhancing Leadership and Governance in Public Financial Management, African Finnish Partnership for Taxation Capacity in Africa and Capacity Development for Africa’s Strategic Transformation among others.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a programme intern, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of programs activities under the ESG unit and ensuring the realization of programs outcomes in public finance, domestic revenue mobilization and public administration and policy coherence in Africa.

You will closely work with the Head of Economic and Social Governance, Programme Officer Economic and Social Governance, Elearning Specialist and other program staff to support the African Capacity Building Foundation mission. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who is able to work within a team.

Specific roles include:

1. Programme Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation
   • Support the timely development and submission of annual work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and project implementation reports.
   • Support the smooth preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities under the ESG Unit.
   • Support the development of concept notes and terms of reference for ESG unit activities.
   • Support and follow-up on projects with the M&E unit to ensure project implementation leads to anticipated results.
   • Support the development of project proposals and contribute to the ESG unit’s resource mobilization efforts.
   • Participate in project monitoring meetings, mid-term reviews, and evaluations to determine performance and impact.
   • Keep records (both electronic and hard copies) of documents pertaining to the whole project cycle by updating and maintaining an active database.
   • Contribute to the development of the ESG unit’s quarterly progress reports.
   • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Economic and Social Governance.
2. Support to LEAPS and BETA Participants
   • Coordinate communication with cohort members of the Leadership Excellence in Africa’s Public Sector (LEAPS) and Building Excellence in Taxation and Administration programs.
   • Manage the community of practice and networks of alumni
   • Support the quality review of courses and modules in English and French.
3. Research
   • Conduct desk research on key thematic areas.
   • Collect, collate, analyze, and undertake data visualization.
   • Support the production and dissemination of research products.

THE INTERNSHIP OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO:

• Work with a major international institution driving Africa’s capacity development.
• Work collaboratively with experienced professionals in a multicultural environment including senior public sector officials.
• Develop the individual’s career path with practical work experience as they contribute to ACBF’s work.

SELECTION CRITERIA (required skills and knowledge)

Selection will be on a competitive basis upon meeting the following minimum qualifications and competencies:

• A bachelor’s degree in the following fields: Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Finance Management, Development Studies, International Development, or any other related social-science field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a related field.
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and be accountable.
• Fluency in at least one of the Foundation’s working languages (English or French). Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in both.
• 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.
• Efficient in prioritizing, meeting commitments, deadlines and achieving results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

The Foundation will provide the interns with a monthly allowance. Interns shall be responsible for their own medical insurance coverage.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications, quoting the reference “Programme Intern – June2025,” including curriculum vitae (maximum three pages) and a personal statement (one page) with three (3) referees, should be received at the address below by 30^th June 2025.

E-mail: Recruitment@acbf-pact.org

ACBF is an equal opportunity employer; committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds and any other diversity groups to apply and become a part of our organization.

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