The Brenthurst Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Internship Programme which offers an opportunity for a graduate to participate in the work of one of Africa’s leading think tanks, including participating in the organization of events.
The internship will be available full-time for a minimum of six months and the selected candidate will be expected to take up the appointment by February 1, 2025. An all-inclusive stipend per month and accommodation, if required, will be provided to the intern. Other work-related expenses may also be covered.
SUMMARY:
- Internship Sponsor(s): The Brenthurst Foundation
- Host Institution(s): Brenthurst Foundation Headquarters
- Funding Amount: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Masters degree
- Nationality: All Nationalities
See Also: Mandela Washington Fellowship 2025 for Young Africans | Fully Funded
Machel-Mandela Internship Programme 2025 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Machel-Mandela Internship Programme 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be under 30 years of age at the time of application.
- Must possess a masters level degree.
- Excellent spoken and written English. Africa and other languages would be an asset.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Enthusiastic and reliable, a self-starter who requires minimal oversight and management.
- Able to balance deadline and attention to detail
- Demonstrate fluency in all basic IT skills.
- Copy-editing and proof-reading skills an asset.
- Have passion for Africa and a keen interest in new thinking and strategies to strengthen Africa’s economic performance.
- Broad knowledge of African politics and economics.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Machel-Mandela Internship 2025 are to send their application to [email protected] quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Internship’ in the subject line.
Applicants will be required to send the following:
- An up-to-date CV with referees’ details. A covering letter – no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the position and the skills you can bring to bear.
- A writing sample – this can be any piece of work, for instance an essay or a published article, or any length.
- The earliest date you would be able to start.
- Details of where you saw the post advertised.
Application Deadline: 15th November, 2024