Intern – Capital Markets Pillar Full Time

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

FSD Africa is a specialist development agency working to help make finance work for Africa’s future. Based in Nairobi, FSD Africa’s team of financial sector experts work alongside governments, business leaders, regulators, and policymakers to design and build ambitious programmes that make financial markets work better for everyone. Our investment arm, FSD Africa Investments, provides early-stage, risk-bearing, catalytic and patient capital to inventive commercial organisations in order to stimulate capital flows in support of green economic growth benefiting people and planet. Established in 2012, FSD Africa is incorporated as a non-profit company limited by guarantee in Kenya. It is funded by UK aid from the UK government.

For more information, please visit: http://www.fsdafrica.org

FSD  Africa internship program’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.

JOB TITLE: Intern

PILLAR: Capital Markets

Roles and Responsibilities:

Duties will include but are not limited to support the Capital Markets work in Ethiopia & Morocco as follows;

• Providing support for general research on Ethiopia/ Morocco’s macroeconomic context and specific research on FSD Africa’s programme portfolio and pipeline.
• Providing inputs to project concept notes, proposals, terms of reference, project briefs and reports.
• Supporting the implementation of the Capital Markets Communications Plan to increase the visibility of the Pillar. This will include supporting the drafting of blogs, articles, press releases, and announcements as requested
• Providing logistical or technical support for conferences, events, forums and team engagements.
• Assisting with operational tasks such as procurement, finance, and implementation of the ERP
• Participating in relevant meetings, taking meeting notes and supporting the follow up of agreed actions.
• Supporting knowledge management activities within the pillar, including supporting team members in updating relevant databases and trackers
• Any other duties allocated by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Have completed at least four years of a full-time undergraduate degree in finance, economics, statistics, international development or climate science, with excellent academic performance
• Must be of  Ethiopian or Moroccan Nationality

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Proficient in standard computer software applications. Knowledge of statistical softwares is an added advantage.
• 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
• Organisational, interpersonal communication skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise jobs effectively and the cross-functional teams on the project
• Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and demanding targets
• Professional work experience not required but will be an added advantage.

How To Apply

Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.

https://fsdafrica.bamboohr.com/careers/83

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity:

FSD Africa is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of equity and inclusivity.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that all applicants are provided a fair chance to compete for available job opportunities.