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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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.