Context
The Africa CEO Forum, organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group, will take place on 14–15 May 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. We are looking for a motivated intern to support the Programme Team in designing and delivering the Forum’s high-level content and speaker management.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and edit session descriptions (French and/or English).
- Identify, invite, and liaise with speakers and moderators.
- Manage pre-summit speaker logistics: bios, headshots, contacts, scheduling, content guidance.
- Support on-site speaker management: WhatsApp coordination, usher supervision, last-minute changes, quality control.
- Manage databases and online tools for programme and speaker tracking.
Profile
- Degree in journalism, business, politics, international relations, or African studies.
- Strong knowledge of or interest in Africa, with a good grasp of economic and political issues.
- Bilingual: fluent in English or French, with strong proficiency in the other language.
- Digital savvy: comfortable with Excel, management tools, and generative AI.
- Resilient, dynamic, and able to handle stress and long working hours during the Summit (14–15 May 2026).
