You can get experience and training with the National Empowerment Fund to provide you with a great foundation for a career in development finance.
National Empowerment Fund (NEF) Internship Programme
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is offering an exciting internship opportunity for graduates who want to build a career in the development finance sector. This internship provides hands-on workplace exposure and the chance to work closely with experienced professionals in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
The NEF internship programme is ideal for graduates looking to develop practical skills while gaining valuable insight into development finance operations.
About The NEF Internship Programme
As an intern, you will support key business functions while gaining real-world experience that will help launch your professional career. The role focuses on administration, coordination and research, all of which are critical in the development finance industry.
Key Responsibilities
Successful interns will be responsible for the following duties:
- Providing general administration and operational support.
- Assisting with the collection and preparation of information for external reporting.
- Coordinating internal and external meetings.
- Scheduling meetings with clients and stakeholders.
- Recording meetings and drafting minutes.
- Contacting potential partners to arrange meetings.
- Conducting research on potential partners and stakeholder profiles.
Minimum Requirements
Experience And Skills
- Basic administration work experience.
- Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with peers, managers and team members.
- Understanding of business risk identification.
- Effective report writing skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage difficult customer interactions professionally.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably an LLB and/or Compliance qualification.
Personal Attributes
Applicants should demonstrate the following qualities:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Commitment to quality and accuracy.
- Excellent time management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
This National Empowerment Fund internship offers graduates a valuable opportunity to gain experience in development finance while building a strong foundation for future career growth.