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Africa Internship Programme

The Africa Internship Programme is designed to support LSE African graduate students and recent alumni to undertake a funded short-term work-experience opportunity.

Expanding on our objective to engage with employers and support students, the LSE Africa Internship Programme provides career learning opportunities for LSE students and recent alumni in the early stages of their career.

The programme is targeted at students who have the intention of continuing their career on the African continent post-LSE or who are interested in working on African issues.

The programme is for Africans currently participating in post-graduate programmes at LSE or who have completed a post-graduate programme in the past two years. The internships run for between four weeks and six months.

If you have any queries about the programme, please email Lesley Orero at l.orero@lse.ac.uk.

Internships

These opportunities are open to current PfAL members or PfALers who have graduated within the last two years.

Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa Communications and Events Intern

  • Salary is competitive and not less than £27,416 pa inclusive of London allowance (pro rata). This is a fixed-term appointment for 6 months and is part-time for 20 hours per week.
  • FLIA’s role is to strengthen LSE’s long-term commitment to placing Africa at the heart of understanding and debates about global issues. FLIA works to forge new links with African scholars and institutions and increase the visibility of Africa in LSE’s teaching, research, and policy engagement. Furthermore, FLIA hosts four programmes: the Programme for African Leadership, the Communications and Events Programme (including the annual Africa Summit), our Research Programme, and the Africa Engagement Programme.
  • As part of the LSE Africa Internship Programme, FLIA is looking for a highly motivated intern to join the team. Under the supervision of the Communications and Events Officer, the intern will be tasked with supporting day-to-day communications, digital engagement, and events programming across FLIA and its research centre, the Centre for Women, Peace and Security.
  • As part of a dynamic team, the intern will support the creation of internal and external communications for relevant audiences through digital channels and assist with event planning and delivery. The Institute is looking for a strong writer with technical abilities in content creation and social media, including a familiarity with CMS and direct-marketing tools. Committed to research dissemination and furthering debate on crucial global issues, the ideal candidate will have experience in delivering public events and workshops. The successful candidate will also possess strong attention to detail, display a creative approach to communication practices and have excellent organisational skills with a responsive and flexible attitude.
  • Please read the job description and the person specification for further information about the post.
  • To apply, please email Africa@lse.ac.uk.
  • The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 October 2025 (23.59 UK time)

Comms and Events Intern – FLIA Creative in Residence Programme

  • This three-month internship (October/November 2025 – February 2026, flexible start date) is hosted by the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa (FLIA) in partnership with Joy, Inc., as part of the LSE Africa Internship Programme and the Creative in Residence Programme - both hosted by the FLIA. The FLIA works to strengthen LSE’s long-term commitment to placing Africa at the heart of understandings and debates about global issues, to forge new links with African scholars and institutions and to increase the visibility of Africa in the LSE’s teaching, research and policy engagement. Joy, Inc. is a human flourishing company building safe, warm spaces across business, media, and culture.
  • Founded by award-winning storyteller and media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, Joy, Inc. operates at the intersection of storytelling, mental health, and creative innovation.
  • Through projects such as the #WithChude talk show and other global media initiatives, Joy, Inc. seeks to amplify voices, craft compelling narratives, and inspire social and cultural transformation across Africa and beyond. FLIA and Joy, Inc., are seeking a highly motivated intern with an interest in the Creative Industry to join our team. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in crafting compelling narratives that engage and inspire our audience.
  • You will also have the opportunity to work closely with FLIA Creative in Residence, Chude Jideonwo, while reporting to Lesley Orero and working with the C.O.O. of Joy Inc., Jennifer Mairo and contribute to the development of engaging content for the #WithChude talk show and other narratives.
  • To apply, please email africa.internships@lse.ac.uk
  • Read more here.
  • The closing date for receipt of applications is 8 October 2025 (23.59 UK time)

Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa Research Programme Support Intern

  • Duration: 6 months
  • Under the supervision of the research programme manager, the intern will support the smooth running of the Institute’s research grants and research application process. The intern will help respond to grant related queries and liaise between project partners and LSE team members as needed. The intern will learn how to project manage research grants and support the logistical elements such as booking travel, organising workshops, and seminars. They will learn how to manage project budgets by processing project expense claims, invoices, and advances.
  • The successful candidate will work closely with the research programme manager and research programme officer to learn the full life cycle of research grant operations from grant applications to grant reporting, including research impact monitoring. This includes the setting-up and closing of projects. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to learn about research development, coordinating funding proposals, and building budgets. The intern will be expected to handle, record, and process research grant expenditure with care and attention to detail and support across the portfolio of research grants held within the Institute. The successful candidate will be expected to ensure they are adhering to and applying the relevant policies and procedures for research at the School.
  • The intern should have a proactive approach to supporting the day-to-day operations of the grants and raise any concerns to their line manager or senior professional services staff.
  • Please read the job description and the person specification for further information about the post.
  • To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to E.Hansen-Sackey@lse.ac.uk and A.C.Williams1@lse.ac.uk
  • The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 October 2025 (23.59 UK time)