Internship Opportunities

Type of Contract: Internship

Duty Station: Harare, ZimbabweDeadline: Friday, February 15, 2019

DURATION: 1 to 9 Months

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications, quoting the reference ““Internship – 2019”,” including curriculum vitae (maximum two pages) and a personal statement (maximum two pages) with three (3) referees should be received at the address below by 15 February 2019.

The Executive SecretaryThe African Capacity Building FoundationP.O. Box 1562HARARE, Zimbabwe

E-mail: [email protected]

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

We strongly encourage qualified female candidates to apply.

ACBF is a smoke-free environment.