Convergence is the global network for blended finance, a not-for-profit headquartered in Toronto with a presence in Singapore, Nairobi, London, and Washington, DC. Blended finance is the use of catalytic public or philanthropic capital to increase private sector investment in places that need it most. Convergence has built a robust network of relationships across Africa and seeks to further expand its regional presence.
The Africa Region Intern will be based in Nairobi (hybrid), working closely with the Africa Region Senior Associate and with staff globally. The intern will support workstreams focused on maintaining existing relationships and generating membership and partnership leads with local and regional stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Support the office with business development activities, including identifying prospective members, investors, and a pipeline of blended finance transactions.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the team: scheduling meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on action items, and preparing content for engagement with members, prospects, and wider audiences at external events.
- Develop business development, client management, and analysis skills, and an in-depth understanding of blended finance in Africa while interacting with diverse stakeholders in the development finance community.
Qualifications & experience:
- Post-graduate or undergraduate student or a recent graduate (within two years of graduating)
- Pursuing a degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Development, or a related field from an accredited university
- Must be a Kenyan National or possess a valid Kenyan Work Permit
- Excellent academic record and command of English grammar
- Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
- Understanding of development finance and the political and cultural realities of emerging markets
The internship is full-time for a minimum of 16-20 weeks, beginning January 2027. A monthly stipend of $1,500 USD is listed; the intern is not a paid employee and is not entitled to employee benefits.
Application Deadline: November 13, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via https://secure.collage.co/jobs/convergence/66587/apply by 5:00 p.m. (EAT) on November 13, 2026. Your application should include a one-page CV and a cover letter that discusses your interest in development, blended finance, and Convergence and identifies the main challenges facing African countries in their quest to finance SDG-related projects. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.