Africa50 is an infrastructure investor and asset manager that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding.
Africa50 has raised over US$1 billion so far from 33 African countries, the African Development Bank, two African Central Banks and Africa's largest pension fund. Africa50 has an independent investment process and seeks to generate commercial risk adjusted returns for its investments across key infrastructure sectors: Energy (including power generation and related parts of the value chain), Midstream gas, Transportation, ICT, Health infrastructure, Education and Fintech.
Purpose of the Role
The Office of the Group CEO supports Africa50's highest-priority strategic, investment, fundraising, institutional, and external engagement workstreams. The intern will provide analytical, research, drafting, and coordination support, gaining direct exposure to how corporate priorities, capital mobilization initiatives, and infrastructure transactions are advanced across the organization.
Principal Responsibilities
* Strategy Implementation and Tracking: Support research, milestone tracking, action logs, and concise updates on strategic priorities, risks, dependencies, and next steps.
* Fundraising and Institutional Positioning: Conduct investor and stakeholder research and help prepare briefing notes, talking points, market scans, and investor-facing materials.
* Investment and Transaction Support: Prepare sector briefs, opportunity summaries, pipeline updates, and research on markets, sponsors, investors, and priority infrastructure transactions.
* Research and Senior-Level Materials: Draft and edit clear, decision-useful presentations, memos, correspondence, and briefing materials for senior review.
* Coordination and Special Projects: Maintain selected trackers, follow up on cross-functional deliverables, identify blockers, and support priority projects arising from the CEO Office agenda.
Candidate Profile
Required background
* Strong academic background and relevant exposure in strategy, finance, consulting, infrastructure, investment, development finance, public policy, law, or a related field.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, writing, synthesis, and presentation skills.
* Ability to transform complex information into concise, structured, senior-ready materials.
* Commercial judgement and a strong interest in African infrastructure, investment, and capital mobilization.
* Professionalism, discretion, maturity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage changing priorities.
* Fluency in English; French is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://www.africa50.com/working-with-us/career/intern-special-assistant-ceos-office/
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this position, Click here to apply. (https://intranet.africa50-group.com/candidate/request/3430)