Internships at Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

Translation Interns

Location : Yaoundé – Cameroon

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Type of Contract: Internship at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

Post Level: Intern

Languages Required: English or French

Starting Date: April 1, 2025

Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months

ABOUT THE POSITION

This internship position will be at the Cameroon country office of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation in Yaoundé. The mission of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is to catalyze Cameron’s and Africa’s socio-economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health and the implementation of progressive policies that together creates economic opportunities for all.

Job description:

We are seeking a highly diligent, confident candidate for the role of Translator intern. The Translator intern will be responsible for the accurate translation of documents and emails and attending meetings in which live translations/interpretations are needed. The position comes with great responsibility, as the translator intern will translate all documents, letters and articles from English to French and vice versa.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate translations of all texts.
• Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
• Liaise with colleagues and subject matter experts to understand specialized concepts and translate them appropriately while ensuring that translations are true to the original meaning.
• Able to use online translation tools for additional assistance with translation
• Attend meetings to translate discussions.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a degree in Translation from a recognized institution of higher learning;
• The ability to grasp new concepts quickly, e.g. technical terms;
• A clear writing style with an impeccable knowledge of spelling and grammar;
• Attention to detail;
• Fluency in both English and French;
• Must be able to work independently against deadlines;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure;
• Multitasking ability;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player;
• Experience working with civil society organizations is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be submitted using the Online portal below.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Deadline of applications

Complete and submit your application by January 31, 2025, at 11:59 pm (Cameroon time)

For more information

Feel free to contact us at info@foretiafoundation.org

 

Communications Intern

Location : Yaoundé – Cameroon

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Job Title: Intern at the communications department

Type of Contract: Internship

Post Level: Intern

Languages Required: English or French

Starting Date: April 1, 2025

Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation works to catalyze Africa’s Economic Transformation through social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. Our areas of work include sustainable development, science and innovation, health, leadership, education, entrepreneurship, economic and public policy. The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is an umbrella non-profit institution with several departments including the Nkafu Policy Institute, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center, Communications, and the Sustainable Development Programs.

Objective

The communications department is hiring a communications intern to support the building of the Foundation’s brand.

Core activities  

• Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual communications strategy and communications plan. 
• Maintaining and updating the foundation social media pages. 
• Assisting in creating graphics and other accessories for social media promotion. 
• Updating the database of media and other contacts to ensure they are accurate, and up to date. 
• Assisting with the production and publication of videos. 
• Contributing ideas to develop new channels for the Foundation’s communications. 
• Assisting in the development of a monthly reporting system on the Foundations communication activities 
• Generating online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action.  
• Other general responsibilities as may be requested over time.  

Skills and Qualifications 

The ideal candidates will possess: 

• Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or any related field 
• Previous internship/ work experience in a communication field.  
• Proficient with online communications. 
• Flexible, open and dependable. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and French.  
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…). 
• Be a good communicator and team player.  
• Be able to multi-task, be extremely organized, and have meticulous attention to detail. 
• Desire to learn, take initiative, and suggest best practices with a willingness to take and implement constructive feedback and guidance.  

Corporate Competencies: 

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the Foundation’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Foundation.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Respect, positive attitude, proactiveness, and professionalism.

What we offer – Conditions of the Internship:

• We offer three (3) months of full-time internship with leading experts and academics.
• We equally offer transport allowance.
• In-house training and access to the internet.
• Our interns have full access to research seminars, round-tables, workshops, and discussion groups hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute and its partners, in addition to conferences on a wide range of emerging issues critical to business and policy interests in Cameroon and Africa at large.
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. The Foundation accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
• Interns residing out of Yaounde are responsible for their transportation to and from Yaounde.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent the Foundation in any official capacity.
• The purpose of the Internship Program is to complement the intern’s studies, and not to lead to further employment with the Foundation. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.
• Interns are required to bring their laptops upon starting their internship.
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.

How to apply

All applications will be completed ONLINE using the Application Portal. To complete your application, you will need:

• A one-page cover letter indicating your research areas of interest (in PDF)
• A curriculum vitae/ Resume (in PDF)
• A professional photo

Deadline of applications

Complete and submit your application by January 31, 2025, at 11:59 pm (Cameroon time).

For more information

Feel free to contact us at info@foretiafoundation.org

 

Graphics Intern

Location :	Yaoundé – Cameroon
Application Deadline :	January 31, 2025
Type of Contract :	Internship
Post Level :	Intern
Languages Required :	English or French
Starting Date :	April 1, 2025
Duration of Initial Contract :	3 months

The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation works to catalyze Africa’s Economic Transformation through social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Denis and Lenora Foundation is host to the Nkafu Policy Institute and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center.

Objective

The Foundation seeks a graphic design intern to support the team in developing high-quality campaign presentations in different formats.

Core activities

• Assisting in creating graphics and other accessories for social media promotion.
• Assisting with the production and publication of videos.

 Skills and qualification

The ideal candidate is the holder of a university-level certification in graphics and visual design or related field.

Competencies

Functional competencies:

• Mastery of Adobe Design Suite and other visual communication design tools
• Attention to details
• Dead-lined and results-person
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…).
• Be a good communicator and team player.
• Be able to multi-task, be extremely organized, and have meticulous attention to detail.
• Desire to learn, take initiative, and suggest best practices with a willingness to take and implement constructive feedback and guidance.

What we offer & Conditions :

• We offer three (3) months of full-time internship with leading experts and academics ;
• We equally offer transport allowance (60.000 FCFA) ;
• In-house training and access to the internet ;
• Our interns have full access to research seminars, round-tables, workshops, and discussion groups hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute and its partners, in addition to conferences on a wide range of emerging issues critical to business and policy interests in Cameroon and Africa at large ;
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. The Foundation accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship ;
• Interns residing out of Yaounde are responsible for their transportation to and from Yaounde.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent the Foundation in any official capacity ;
• The purpose of the Internship Program is to complement an intern’s studies, not to lead to further employment with the Foundation. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship ;
• Interns are required to bring their laptop upon starting their internship ;
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing ;

How to apply  

All applications will be completed ONLINE using the Application Portal. To complete your application, you will need:

• A one-page cover letter indicating your research areas of interest (in PDF)
• A curriculum vitae/ Resume (in PDF)
• A professional photo

Deadline of applications 

Complete and submit your application by January 31, 2025, at 23:59 (Cameroon time).

NB: All interns should specify which division or department they are applying for in their application form. All interns who do not specify what division or department they are applying to will not be selected for an interview.

Only complete applications will be considered.

For more information 

Feel free to contact us at info@foretiafoundation.org

 

Accounts Intern

Location :	Yaoundé – Cameroon
Application Deadline :	January 31, 2025
Type of Contract :	Internship
Post Level :	Intern
Languages Required :	English or French
Starting Date :	April 1, 2025
Duration of Initial Contract :	3 months

The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation works to catalyze Africa’s Economic Transformation through social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Denis and Lenora Foundation is host to the Nkafu Policy Institute and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center.

Objective

The Accounts Department is seeking an Account Intern to support the department in preparing and tracking daily expenses.

Core activities

• Support the processing of payment vouchers and perform Journal entries;
• Support the compilation of monthly budgets and preparation of budgetary executions;
• Support CNPS & Tax declaration and payment;
• Support the filing of vouchers;
• Support the facilitating of field payments as assigned.
• Support the maintenance of office supplies and equipment;
• Scanning of documents
• Other accounting and office-related activities as may be assigned.

Skills and qualification

The ideal candidate shall possess a university qualification in business and finance with a strong focus on Accounting.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the Foundation’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Foundation.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Respect, positive attitude, proactiveness, and professionalism

Functional competencies:

• Good with numbers and attention to details
• Able to keep the information confidential
• Dead-lined and results-person
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…).
• Be a good communicator and team player.
• Be able to multi-task, be extremely organized, and have meticulous attention to detail.
• Desire to learn, take initiative, and suggest best practices with a willingness to take and implement constructive feedback and guidance.

What we offer & Conditions :

• We offer three (3) months of full-time internship with leading experts and academics ;
• We equally offer a transport allowance (60.000 FCFA) ;
• In-house training and access to the internet ;
• Our interns have full access to research seminars, round-tables, workshops, and discussion groups hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute and its partners, in addition to conferences on a wide range of emerging issues critical to business and policy interests in Cameroon and Africa at large ;
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. The Foundation accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship ;
• The intern is responsible for arranging travel to and from Yaoundé where the internship will be performed ;
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent the Foundation in any official capacity ;
• The purpose of the Internship Program is to complement an intern’s studies, and not to lead to further employment with Foundation. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship ;
• Interns are required to bring their laptop upon starting their internship ;
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing ;

How to apply  

All applications will be completed ONLINE using the Application Portal. To complete your application, you will need:

• A one-page cover letter indicating your research areas of interest (in PDF)
• A curriculum vitae/ Resume (in PDF)
• A professional photo

Deadline of applications 

Complete and submit your application by January 31, 2025, at 23:59 (Cameroon time).

NB: All interns should specify which division or department they are applying for in their application form. All interns who do not specify what division or department they are applying to will not be selected for an interview.

 

 

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Intern

Location :	Yaoundé – Cameroon
Application Deadline :	January 31, 2025
Type of Contract :	Internship
Post Level :	Intern
Languages Required :	English or French
Starting Date :	April 1, 2025
Duration of Initial Contract :	3 months

 

Background

The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation works to catalyze Africa’s Economic Transformation through social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all.

The Denis and Lenora Foundation is host to the Nkafu Policy Institute and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center.

Internship at the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC) is focused on providing the tools for establishing and expanding businesses in the private sector to spur economic growth.

Objective

The SBEC department is currently in search of 01 (one) intern. The SBEC Intern is responsible for providing support to the SBEC team regarding all activities and services deemed necessary to advance the mission of the department. He/She is required to bring fresh ideas to the table when it comes to engaging more entrepreneurs through the SBEC network. This will have a strong focus on empowering women in the private sector to establish and grow small and medium-sized enterprises.

Core duties

• Creating opportunities for mutual learning among small business owners through the organization of workshops/seminars;
• Establishing an extensive network of professional services to cater to the many needs of small businesses in the country;
• Developing a strategy to effectively register SMEs to the SBEC Network;
• Designing and implementing an essential skills program for all members of the SBEC Network;
• Conceiving concept notes and programs for all events;
• Preparing draft reports for all events
• Mobilizing participants during events;
• Delivering letters of correspondence during the preparation of events;
• Updating the database of participants after every SBEC event to increase the audience of constant contacts;
• Taking notes and producing reports during events;
• Participating in community-engaging events;
• Performing other tasks as may be assigned.

Skills and qualification

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Economics or another related field.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the Foundation’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Foundation.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Respect, positive attitude, proactiveness and professionalism

Functional competencies:

• Strong writing and research skills; must be able to distill relevant information from large data sets, reports, articles and academic papers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…).
• Be a good communicator and team player.
• Be able to multi-task, be extremely organized, and have meticulous attention to detail.
• Desire to learn, take initiative, and suggest best practices with a willingness to take and implement constructive feedback and guidance.

What we offer & Conditions :

• We offer three (3) months of full-time internship with leading experts and academics ;
• We equally offer a transport allowance (60.000 FCFA) ;
• In-house training and unlimited access to the Internet;
• Our interns have full access to research seminars, round-tables, workshops, and discussion groups hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute and its partners, in addition to conferences on a wide range of emerging issues critical to business and policy interests in Cameroon and Africa at large ;
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. The Foundation accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship ;
• The intern is responsible for arranging travel to and from Yaoundé where the internship will be performed ;
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent the Foundation in any official capacity ;
• The purpose of the Internship Program is not to lead to further employment with the Foundation but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship ;
• Interns are required to bring their laptop upon starting their internship ;
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing ;

How to apply  

All applications will be completed ONLINE using the Application Portal. To complete your application, you will need:

• A one-page cover letter indicating your research areas of interest (in PDF)
• A curriculum vitae/ Resume (in PDF)
• A professional photo

Deadline of applications 

Complete and submit your application by January 31, 2025, at 23:59 (Cameroon time).

NB: All interns should specify which division or department they are applying for in their application form. All interns who do not specify what division or department they are applying to will not be selected for an interview.

 

 

04 Research Interns

Location : Yaoundé – Cameroon

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Type of Contract: Internship at the Nkafu Policy Institute

Post Level: Intern

Languages Required: English or French

Starting Date: April 1, 2024

Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months

Background

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation works to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation through social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. Our areas of work include sustainable development, science and innovation, health, leadership, education, entrepreneurship, economic and public policy. The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is an umbrella non-profit institution with several departments including the Nkafu Policy Institute, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center, Communications, and the Sustainable Development Programs.

The Nkafu Policy Institute is a leading African think tank with a mission to provide independent, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that allow all Africans to prosper in free, fair, democratic and sustainable economies. The Institute brings together leading analysts, experts, and contributors from across the globe in the fields of governance and democracy; health and education; peace and security; science and technology; and economic policy. Our reputation is founded on independence, rigor, and innovation.

The Institute has four divisions:

The Economic Policy Division explores how free-market systems can help address a range of economic issues in Africa and Cameroon especially. It conducts in-depth research and provides cutting-edge economic analyses. This section educates the public in the understanding of economic issues affecting their daily lives. This division is currently in search of 01 (one) intern.

The Education and Health Division focuses on research and evidence-based approaches to key health, education and development policy challenges. This division is currently in search of 01 (one) intern.

The Peace and Security Division is focused essentially on the promotion of sustainable peace and development in Africa within the context of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda 2030, and the African Union Agenda 2063. This division is currently in search of 01 (one) intern.

The Democracy and Governance Division strives to promote the fundamental principles of democracy and governance, including free and fair elections, independent media, accountable and transparent governments, the rule of law and respect of human rights. This division is currently in search of 01 (one) intern.

Objectives 

The Nkafu Policy Institute is currently in search of highly motivated persons to join the Nkafu team as interns to promote and advance our work. We target outstanding recent graduates who are interested in gaining practical experience in research, policy analysis, event planning, and project management.

Core duties  

• Assist with a broad range of activities that support policy advancement at a regional or national level such as organizing and reporting on research, seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Assist Research Fellows and Institute staff with projects, program-related research, and development, including participation in the planning and coordination of activities/events.
• Complete research tasks as assigned, such as conducting literature reviews; and finding, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Preparing memos, concept notes, presentations, briefs, reports, and presentations.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by departmental staff or management.

Skills and Qualifications  

Ideal candidates will possess:

At least a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:

• Economics and business-related degrees
• Social Sciences and Economics,
• Public Health   
• Peace and Security Studies
• Governance and Democracy 
• Any other field related to the subject areas of interest of the Institute.   

Competencies 

Corporate Competencies: 

• Demonstrate integrity by modeling the Foundation’s values and ethical standards.
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Foundation.
• Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Respect, positive attitude, proactive and professionalism

Functional competencies: 

• Strong writing and research skills; must be able to distill relevant information from large data sets, reports, articles and academic papers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…).
• Be a good communicator and team player.
• Be able to multi-task, be extremely organized, and have meticulous attention to detail.
• Desire to learn, take initiative, and suggest best practices with a willingness to take and implement constructive feedback and guidance.

What we offer Conditions of the Internship:

• We offer three (3) months of full-time internship with leading experts and academics.
• We equally offer transport allowance.
• In-house training and access to the internet.
• Our interns have full access to research seminars, round-tables, workshops, and discussion groups hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute and its partners, in addition to conferences on a wide range of emerging issues critical to business and policy interests in Cameroon and Africa at large.
• Interns residing out of Yaounde are responsible for their transportation to and from Yaounde.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent the Foundation in any official capacity.
• The purpose of the Internship Program is to complement an intern’s studies, not to lead to further employment with the Foundation. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
• Interns are required to bring their laptops upon starting their internship.
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.

How to apply

All applications will be completed ONLINE using the Application Portal. To complete your application, you will need:

• A one-page cover letter indicating your research areas of interest (in PDF)
• A curriculum vitae/ Resume (in PDF)
• A professional photo

Application Deadline

Complete and submit your application by January 31, 2025, at 11:59 pm (Cameroon time).

NB: All interns should specify what divisions or departments they are applying to in their application form. All interns who do not specify what division or department they are applying to will not be considered for an interview.

For more information

Feel free to contact us at info@foretiafoundation.org