Interns - International Programs

Join APHRC International Programs and directly contribute to impactful projects, strengthen international research collaborations, and build capacity among African researchers. Whether you’re passionate about partnership coordination, strategic communication, or resource mobilization, we have an internship that matches your skills. If you have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a drive to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development.

The Center, through its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division, seeks to strengthen individual and institutional research capacity to enable African researchers to fully participate in defining and implementing priority population and health programs on   the continent. As part of individual capacity strengthening efforts, APHRC has, over the years, been running a demand-driven research internship program whose objective seeks to nurture talented young Africans to become future scholars and research leaders.

For the 2026 period, the Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division has opened internship opportunities in the following projects for 3-6 months, starting May 2026.

Project description

The International Programs initiative strengthens APHRC’s global network of partners by formalizing collaborations with universities, research institutions, and development organizations worldwide. Through these partnerships, the program supports joint research, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building activities such as internships, visiting scholars, fellowships, and collaborative projects. Its goal is to enhance research excellence, promote evidence-based policy, and build the capacity of African researchers and institutions to address population, health, and development challenges across the continent.

Project 24 – International Programs – Administrative Officer – (1 intern)

Internship Activities

• Provide administrative support.
• Partnership coordination.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Data management and reporting.

Preferred background and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.

Project 25 – International Programs – Liaison Officer – (1 intern)

Internship Activities

• Strategic partnership and representation.
• Program implementation and coordination.
• Regulatory compliance and operational oversight.
• Policy engagement and advocacy.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

Preferred background and skills

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, international development, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the local regulatory and institutional landscape.

Project 26 – International Programs – Partnership Officer – (1 intern)

Internship Activities

• Partnership development and relationship management.
• Resource mobilization and donor engagement.
• Support for international agenda.
• Capacity building and knowledge sharing.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

Preferred background and skills

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in public health, international relations, development studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources and secure funding for large-scale initiatives.
• Experience in project planning and management.

Project 27 – International Programs – Communications Officer – (1 intern)

Internship Activities

• Partnership communication management.
• Content development and dissemination event coordination.
• Stakeholder engagement and networking.
• Monitoring and reporting

Preferred background and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with the research and development landscape, particularly in Africa, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in  digital  communication  tools,  including  social  media  platforms,  content management systems, and graphic design software.