Call for Applications: AERC Internship Programme

Call for Applications: AERC Internship Programme

AERC Internship Programme

The Africa Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Internship Program is now accepting applications.The AERC is dedicated to providing recent postgraduates with internship opportunities. Developing and preparing recent postgraduates to pursue career possibilities in research, policy making, and capacity building institutions is the aim of the AERC Internship Programme. The Internship Program offers participants a great chance to gain practical job experience, broaden their knowledge, focus their career objectives, and establish professional networks, mentors, and contacts.

In exchange, the interns will help AERC with its policy outreach, capacity building, and research initiatives. The AERC will have access to a pool of interns who could be suitable candidates for future employment openings. The candidates are freed to look for opportunities in the larger job market after completing the three to six month internship program.

Eligibility Requirements

The AERC aims to select candidates with a Master’s degree in any one the following disciplines:

  • Economics; Statistics; Agricultural Economics; Development Studies; Mathematics; or Gender Studies.
  • Governance and Knowledge Management.
  • General Support Services: Accounting and Finance Administration; Procurement; or HR Management.
  • ICT
  • Communication & External Relations

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The following are the minimum requirements for internship positions:

  • Aged 30 and below at point of submitting application
  • Holds a minimum of a master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university; and is applying for the internship within one year of having obtained a master’s degree
  • Is a Kenyan citizen or has legal document allowing him/her to work in Kenya
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, with a working knowledge of another language (e.g. proficiency in French is an added advantage).
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:

  • Rapid turnaround of work
  • Good communication skills

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Terms and Conditions

  • Interns will be responsible for their travel (in case of on-site internship) to and from the AERC’s office location, as well as their upkeep.
  • Interns will be responsible for their medical insurance coverage during the period of their internship.
  • The internship will be authorized only once for any candidate.
  • Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend.
  • Interns may be authorized to participate in an official AERC assignment.
  • Internships will take place at the AERC’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya; either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring departments.
  • Interns must have attained at least a Master’s degree in their area of expertise from a recognized university.

Application Procedure

  • Applications for admission to the Africa Economic Research Consortium Internship Programme are submitted online. If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in. You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
  • Due to the high volume of responses received, only electronic confirmations of receipt will be issued. If you do not hear from us 3 weeks after application deadline, then your application would not have been considered successful.

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Application Checklist

The application checklist is intended to facilitate your application process.

  • Register for an account (by filling in your online application form)
  • Provide an email address (if possible, include a second email address). Fill in the correct email address, as this will be the main means of communication with you.
  • Provide the most current contact information.
  • Complete the application in a single session.
  • Answer all the questions. All questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory (require an answer).
  • Complete phone number (country code + city code + number).
  • Upload all of the following mandatory documents:
    • Maximum two-page Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
    • Copy of school completion certificate for a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree completion certificate.
    • Letter of Motivation.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Internship Programme

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