Programmes Intern
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 and delivery of and driving continuous improvement in programmatic work at Futurelect. The Programmes Intern will support the operations of Futurelect’s programmes in the Southern Africa region.
About Futurelect
Founded in 2018 in Johannesburg, Futurelect is a non-profit and public benefit organisation dedicated to transforming political and government leadership across Africa. We are committed to equipping a new generation of young, ethical leaders in Africa with the skills and knowledge required to serve their communities effectively, responsibly and with integrity.
Our non-partisan leadership programmes are designed to cultivate diverse, highly skilled political leaders who will improve government and strengthen democracy across the continent. They primarily target young African women aged 18-45 who are either already on a path to political or public office leadership or aspire to assume these roles.
Futurelect also offers an online Civic Education Programme in South Africa, providing access to independently peer-reviewed, nonpartisan courses on democracy and governance. It is primarily targeted at South Africans aged 16-34 and is freely accessible and beneficial to all
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Futurelect’s programme offering in collaboration with the Programme Officer and Regional Head of Programmes – Southern Africa;
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Assisting with the updating of the online Learning Management System and assisting new programme participants and alumni with onboarding;
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Assisting in ensuring the smooth running of projects by keeping project management trackers up to date;
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Researches, analyses, and presents information from diverse sources concerning civic education, governance and political trends in the regions in which Futurelect operates and any other topics relevant to Futurelect’s work;
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Supporting the Programme Officer and Regional Head of Programmes in research for the regional Public Leadership Programme seminars – including, but not limited to, acquiring reading materials and additional learning materials;
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Supporting any in-person activations on civic education and the train-the-trainer programme;
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Supporting the launch and execution of new Futurelect programmes in collaboration with the Regional Head of Programmes and regional team members.
General:
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Assisting in the management of all stakeholder relationships;
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Thoroughness and accuracy in all tasks – including planning and organising time and resources efficiently;
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General office administration and team support.
Minimum Requirements:
Non-negotiable Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Political Studies, or equivalent – Honours degree advantageous;
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Proficient in Google Suite, Keynote (creating, updating, managing, and coordinating presentations for events), Zoom, Monday.com, Trello, Asana, etc.
Skills:
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Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills;
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively;
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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
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Attention to detail;
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Strong writing and presentation skills;
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Time management skills.
Attributes:
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Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive attitude towards taking on new challenges;
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Creativity;
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Resilience;
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Problem-solving;
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Initiative;
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Passionate about Futurelect’s mission; committed to reforming and diversifying the public;
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sector leadership and civic engagement in Africa.
Our Work Style
Futurelect values hard and smart work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst having fun along the way. We respect and support people’s lives outside of work. We are an agile, high-performing team in a flexible and supportive workplace — from location to hours and holidays — asking all members to consider the needs and deadlines of the team. We are committed to building an organisation that is great for Africa and the world, and great for the people who work with us.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
Futurelect was founded on the principle of diversity and inclusion in the public sector in Africa, where politics and government remain dominated by one gender and age demographic. We believe deeply in the importance of diversity and inclusion, and have these values embedded in our programme selection processes, as well as in our hiring practises. We operate on the principle that a candidate recruitment or selection process can never be considered meritorious unless it is also rooted in diversity.
Futurelect is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, colour, gender, national origin (ancestry), age, religion, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, sub-contractors, vendors, and clients.
How to apply:
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Click on the Apply Now link to complete the application form;
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Upload your most recent comprehensive resumé / CV and;
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Upload your motivation letter.
Applications close on 25 April 2025.
Should you have any questions, contact us via email with the subject line “Programmes Intern” to careers@futurelect.org.
NB: Candidates who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to complete a short assignment to further assess their skills and critical thinking.