African Capacity Building Foundation Internship Opportunities In Ghana 2019

The Foundation has internship opportunities at its headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe and in Accra, Ghana for students and/or recent graduates to join the Foundation.

 The internship offers opportunities to:

• Work with a major international institution driving Africa’s capacity development.
• Participate and gain a deeper understanding of ACBF’s work in Africa.
• Work collaboratively with experienced professionals in a multi-cultural environment.
• Build 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 and the following minimum qualifications and competencies are required.

Applicants must be enrolled or have recently completed an advanced degree in a wide range of fields such as Business Administration, Communication, Economics, Computer Science, Finance, Library and Information Science, International Development, Public Administration; Records Management or any related Social-Sciences 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).
• Excellent 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 meeting commitments, deadlines and achieving results
• Good communication skills.

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