About CorpsAfrica:

Founded in 2011, CorpsAfrica provides the opportunity for Africans to serve as volunteers in their own countries, along the lines of the Peace Corps model. We train college-educated young Africans and send them to live for up to one year in rural, high-poverty communities to facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects that are identified by local people. CorpsAfrica aims to promote a culture of public service in Africa by giving participants the opportunity to apply their education, skills, and energy toward helping their fellow citizens overcome extreme poverty. www.corpsafrica.org

CorpsAfrica has steadily expanded operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and the Gambia, with offices soon in Ivory Coast, South Africa, and Nigeria. Having successfully proven the power and effectiveness of the model, CorpsAfrica has begun to receive significant funding from large donors. As we reach a point of significant inflection leading to future expansion, we seek to add motivated, capable, and highly effective staff to join our team.

Overview of the Position:

The Communications Intern will support the day-to-day operations of the communications team, with a focus on research, organization, and project execution. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual looking to gain hands-on experience in communications within a mission-driven, global organization. 


Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support across ongoing communications efforts. 
• Develop and maintain up-to-date media contact lists relevant to our work.
  Conduct research on all Mastercard-affiliated organizations, including an audit of their branding, social media, and communications strategies.
• Create summaries of media reports and analyses, focusing on key issues relevant to CorpsAfrica's mission. 
• Track social media performance to support outreach and content strategy.  
• Ensure a consistent voice and style for various platforms and audiences. 
• Strong copywriting and editing skills and ability to follow AP style and CorpsAfrica brand guidelines. 
• Create an inventory of all communications and branding materials currently in our office.
• Research conferences, summits, and gatherings aligned with our mission and identify opportunities for participation. 
• Support planning and logistics for our upcoming event at the Devex conference.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in African affairs or global development. 
• Experience with or understanding of volunteer-based organizations. 
• Strong research and organizational skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple tasks.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role and an updated résumé. Only complete applications will be considered. The deadline to apply is 19th September 2025.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.