ASG Professional Internship Program
Are you passionate about influencing policy and transformative governance? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support the shaping of new mindsets of leadership in Africa and beyond? Are you a fresh graduate or young professional seeking to build capacity through relevant work experience? If so, the Professional Internship Program at ASG is right for you.
The African School of Governance is beyond excited to launch its foremost internship program, offering a front-row seat to the inner workings of creating leadership education aimed at promoting visionary thinking and fostering ethical leadership across Africa. The interns will support the ASG management team working in ASG Offices in Kigali, Rwanda.
As a professional intern, you will be at the forefront of supporting the day-to-day operational activities, related duties, and general administrative functions in relevant areas at ASG. Our interns will collaborate with various ASG teams to advance our vision of next generation of purposeful leaders in Africa. More importantly, our interns will enrich their skills through learning from experienced professionals, build professional networks, and invest in personal transformative career trajectory.
Who are we looking for?
We seek candidates with interests in diverse areas of corporate support and administration roles. The current internship opportunities are targeting individuals skilled in communications and outreach campaigns, human resources, information technology, and program management.
What are we offering?
Our recruited interns are offered a unique opportunity to contribute to building the structure, culture and programs that will set ASG apart as a Pan-African post-graduate institution of excellence. Working on interesting and diversified tasks with a high level of self-responsibility, our interns have the foremost privilege of contributing to the creation of a transformative and disruptive educational initiative.
Who should apply?
The internship is open to individuals of African descent resident in Rwanda. For resident non-Rwandan citizens, possibility to obtain short-term temporary work permit.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have an undergraduate degree.
- Be fluent in English. Knowledge of additional languages such as French or Portuguese is desirable.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Possess other essential technical skills.
We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals with relevant professional and academic backgrounds to apply.
Is this a paid internship?
Yes. In addition to the professional development opportunities working with an international team, interns will receive competitive monthly stipends towards transport (to or from the duty station), meals, and communication expenses. Interns are responsible for their own accommodations in Kigali.
How do I apply?
Applications will be accepted online via our website from January 27, 2025, through February 14, 2025. Please submit your CV, relevant certificates and transcripts, including a statement of interest (no more than 1 page) indicating your educational background as well as highlighting your suitability for the ASG Professional Internship to [email protected].
Note: Please indicate your area of skill as the subject of your email for ease of capturing. (E.g. communications and outreach campaigns, human resources, information technology, or program management).
How will I know If I have been selected?
Selected candidates will be notified via email. The notification will include next steps in the onboarding process and any required documentation. Kindly ensure that the contact information you provide in your application is accurate and frequently checked.
If you do not hear back within one month after the application deadline, feel free to contact us at+250 794 411992 or [email protected] for status of your application.
When does the internship kick off?
The professional internship period should kick off in March and be for a period of 6 months.