Through the Space in Africa Internship Programme, we are looking to hire six analyst-interns to work closely with various departments within SiA to analyse trends and developments and help drive an understanding of key market policies and programmes in the African space industry.
Analyst-Interns at Space in Africa will shadow Analysts in conducting market analysis, gather data for consulting and advisory projects and industry reports, and write news articles. We welcome sel-driven individuals who have excellent work ethics and communication skills. This is an internship-for-hire position, with top-performing interns expected to join the company for full-time roles.
Internship Duration
The internship programme runs for four months per cohort three times a year. Applications for internships are received throughout the year. The programme accommodates a limited number of candidates in each cohort, and we will only communicate with the short-listed candidates.
- Research and produce engaging, well-written content on the African space industry for publication;
- Contribute to market research and intelligence reports on the African space and satellite industry;
- Conduct and transcribe interviews with notable executives in the African space industry;
- Gather newsworthy stories and contribute to content idea brainstorming for publication;
- Represent Space in Africa at events or webinars;
- Keep up with up-to-date local, national and international space affairs;
- Provide assistance to cross-functional teams to support consulting projects and strategic initiatives;
- Develop detailed presentations and other deliverables to communicate findings to clients;
- Stay abreast of industry developments, technological advancements, and the competitive landscape.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Journalism, or a related field;
- Recent graduate or NYSC corp member;
- 0-2 years of professional experience as a business analyst, financial analyst, technical writer, or in a related role;
- Demonstrated attention to detail and multi-tasking;
- Ability to work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write technical reports and analytical articles.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is advantageous;.
- Must be fluent in English (knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an added advantage;
- Candidates must be aged between 20 and 32 in the year in which they apply for the internship;
- This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Africa or near the GMT+2 time zone.
- Citizenship of an African country is required.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonuses
- High-quality mentoring;
- Meeting and working with global space sector leaders;
- All your work and contributions will be attributed to you;
- Building leadership skills and other skills that are directly translatable to your career prospects;
- Monthly stipends and opportunities for scholarships and grants;
- Straightforward career progression and potential full-time employment for excellent performance at the end of the programme, among others.
We strongly encourage female applicants.
If you are passionate about space technology and possess the skills and experience required for this role, please apply via the Google Form link. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and why you want to join Space in Africa.
We encourage you to apply now. Our team is reviewing the applications on a rolling basis and will close the recruitment process once we find suitable candidates for this cohort.
Once accepted, successful candidates will have two weeks to accept the conditional offer from the company, after which it will expire. Interns are expected to start their internship on the specified date. The internship program is fully virtual, so selected interns must have access to a working personal computer and internet.
Upon commencement, interns will undergo the company’s standard onboarding process and then be assigned to their designated teams by the program coordinator, who will also assign a mentor to each intern for the duration of the internship.
At the end of the internship, candidates will go through an evaluation process and submit a report detailing what they have gained from the internship and how they plan to use this knowledge to contribute to the growth of the African space industry.
