From our headquarters in Nairobi, our team of financial sector experts work alongside governments, business leaders, regulators and policy makers to design and build ambitious programmes that make financial markets work better for everyone. Depending on the project, we can provide a combination of grants, investment capital, market insights or technical assistance to ensure we achieve our objectives.
FSD Africa internship programme’s purpose is to provide participants with an excellent opportunity to gain work-place experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional networks, mentors and contacts.
As a student you will need to meet the following criteria
Enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme
Enrolled in a four-year degree course in a collegiate or undergraduate level of a university at the time of application and during the internship; and
Have completed at least 3 years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of an undergraduate programme
OR
Enrolled in a second university degree or higher at the time of application and during the internship
Have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages; or
Not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship. If a candidate is graduating before the internship period begins, they are no longer eligible
Skills and Competencies
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Computer literacy
Demonstrated keen interest in working in the development or financial sector
Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and
beliefs and to uphold and live the core values of FSD Africa
We are looking for students enrolled in these fields:
Business Management, or related degree programme
Information Technology
Economics, Mathematics, Accounting and Finance and related courses
Climate Finance
Communications – Programme, Digital, Development
Any other degree related to our area of expertise
Apply via :
www.fsdafrica.org
