Programmes Assistant - Johannesburg, South Africa

Women Pwr. Powered And Secured; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative non-profit organization is looking for a dynamic Programmes Intern to support the development and delivery of impactful leadership programmes across Southern Africa. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with young aspiring leaders and contribute to civic education initiatives. You'll collaborate with a passionate team, manage project trackers, and conduct research on governance and political trends. Join a mission-driven organization that values creativity, diversity, and inclusion while providing a flexible work environment. If you're eager to learn and make a difference in public sector leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science or Political Studies required.
• Proficient in Google Suite and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and evaluating programmes with the Programme Officer.
• Support project management and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Research and Analysis

Problem-Solving

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science

Honours degree

Tools

Google Suite

Keynote

Zoom

Trello

Asana

Job description

Futurelect is seeking a dynamic and highly driven Programmes Intern to join our growing team.

The Programmes Intern will play a vital role in supporting the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of programmatic work at Futurelect.

The Intern will support the operations of Futurelect's programmes in the Southern Africa region.

About Futurelect

Founded in Johannesburg, Futurelect is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming political and government leadership across Africa.

We aim to equip a new generation of young, ethical leaders in Africa with skills and knowledge to serve their communities effectively, responsibly, and with integrity.

Our non-partisan leadership programmes are designed to cultivate diverse, highly skilled political leaders to improve governance and strengthen democracy across the continent.

They primarily target young African women aged 18-45 who are already on a path to or aspire to political or public office leadership.

Futurelect also offers an online Civic Education Programme in South Africa, providing access to peer-reviewed, nonpartisan courses on democracy and governance, targeted at South Africans aged 16-34, accessible to all.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating Futurelect's programmes in collaboration with the Programme Officer and Regional Head of Programmes - Southern Africa.
• Assist with updating the online Learning Management System and onboarding new programme participants and alumni.
• Support the smooth running of projects by maintaining project management trackers.
• Research, analyze, and present information on civic education, governance, political trends, and other relevant topics.
• Support research for regional Public Leadership Programme seminars, including acquiring reading and learning materials.
• Assist with in-person activations on civic education and train-the-trainer programmes.

Support the launch and execution of new programmes in collaboration with regional team members.

General

• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Ensure thoroughness and accuracy in all tasks, managing time and resources efficiently.

Assist in general office administration and team support.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Political Studies, or equivalent; Honours degree advantageous.

Proficient in Google Suite, Keynote, Zoom, Trello, Asana, etc.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.

Attributes

• Enthusiasm for learning and proactive attitude.
• Creativity, resilience, problem-solving, initiative.
• Passionate about Futurelect's mission and committed to reforming and diversifying public sector leadership and civic engagement in Africa.

Our Work Style

We value hard and smart work, creativity, and innovation, while having fun. We respect and support work-life balance and offer a flexible, supportive workplace.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Founded on principles of diversity and inclusion, we embed these values in our programmes and hiring practices. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment.

Applications close on 25 April. For questions, contact us via email with the subject 'Programmes Intern'. Candidates progressing beyond interviews will complete a short assignment to assess skills and critical thinking.