| | Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania | Twelve (12) Weeks | Centre for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL) | | The Communication and Digital Engagement Intern will support CELL in delivering strategic communication, marketing, and stakeholder engagement initiatives that promote professional development opportunities for educators across East Africa. Working virtually with CELL teams and partners, the intern will create digital content, coordinate campaigns, support virtual events, develop visibility materials, manage stakeholder communication, and maintain documentation systems. By the end of the internship, the intern will have strengthened CELL’s digital outreach, enhanced partner engagement, and contributed to the promotion of impactful education initiatives.
| - Develop and design marketing and communication materials, including digital posters, newsletters, workshop brochures, certificates, and social media content.
- Support the planning, promotion, and coordination of virtual and hybrid workshops and events.
- Manage CELL’s digital presence through social media updates, email campaigns, and website content revisions.
- Coordinate communication with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely information flow.
- Collect, analyze, and report engagement metrics from campaigns, events, and digital platforms.
- Support documentation needs by drafting reports, maintaining databases, tracking partner information, and taking meeting minutes.
- Contribute to visibility and outreach strategies through brainstorming sessions, creative engagement initiatives, and virtual meetings.
| Educational Background: - The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the field of Communications, Marketing, Media, Education, International Relations or a related field.
Soft Skills: - Strong written and verbal communication
- Creativity and initiative
- Professionalism and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and virtually
- Collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Language Skills: - Proficiency in English (required)
- Knowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage
Technical Skills: - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with social media platforms and basic content management
- Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Spark, or similar)
- Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, Google Workspace, and other collaboration tools
| Lucy Rweyemamu holds a Master’s in International Business and a Bachelor’s in International Relations and Public Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Management of Foreign Relations. Passionate about sustainability and community development, she is committed to addressing global challenges that hinder educational and societal progress. At the Aga Khan University, she has advanced from Office Manager to Manager and now Senior Manager, leading strategic planning, public and government relations, community engagement, and partnership development. Her work strengthens the capacity of teachers, parents, school leaders, and education officers through holistic education initiatives.
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| CELL provides continuous professional development through short in-service courses and workshops for teachers, school leaders, educational researchers, and education managers across East Africa. Courses range from two-hour sessions to year-long programmes, offered in-person, online, or hybrid, and are contextualised to meet the needs of the communities and education systems where Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (IED, EA) works.
| Communications, Media & Marketing | - Hands-on experience in digital content creation, communications design, and marketing campaign management.
- Exposure to international education programming and cross-cultural stakeholder engagement.
- Training in professional communication, virtual collaboration tools, and project documentation.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in education, communication, and development sectors.
| Lucy Rweyemamu – Senior Manager | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | Karachi, Pakistan | Twelve (12) Weeks | Early Childhood Development (ECD-PREP), Medical College | | The Research Intern will support the programme’s work at the intersection of early childhood development (ECD), parenting education, maternal–child health, and community-based outreach. The role is designed for a motivated individual interested in learning how evidence-based ECD frameworks are integrated into health-sector platforms and how large-scale parenting programmes are designed, delivered, and evaluated. - Education (40%)
- Research (40%)
- Administration (20%)
| - Assist in organising parenting education sessions, antenatal classes, and community engagement activities within AKU and partner sites.
- Support data collection, entry, and basic analysis for ongoing studies, impact assessments, and programme monitoring.
- Help in developing educational content, presentations, flyers, and parenting resources using established ECD PREP frameworks.
- Coordinate logistics with clinical staff, community facilitators, and partnering institutions for programme implementation.
- Support desk research on parenting, maternal–child health, and early childhood development.
- Assist in documentation, report drafting, meeting
- Provide administrative support for training events, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives for nurses, LHVs, and educators.
| Educational Background: - The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Education. Administration, Communications, Early Childhood, or related disciplines (Flexible).
Required Skills & Competencies: - Proficiency in MS Office suite, showcasing the ability to handle complex tasks efficiently.
- Competency in utilizing a laptop for various tasks, demonstrating adeptness in navigating technology.
- Possessing skills in research and data software, providing an edge in handling complex data sets, will be an added benefit.
- Excellent communication skills, enabling effective interaction with colleagues, superiors, and external stakeholders.
- Substantial experience in manuscript writing is required but not mandatory.
| Dr Shelina Bhamani is working at Aga Khan University in the capacity of Program Director, Outreach Education, Assistant Professor and Lead for the Early Childhood Development Parenting Readiness Education Program at the ObGyn department. She is a pioneer Credentialed Consultant to run First ECD Clinics at the Aga Khan University Hospital. Dr Bhamani has a doctoral degree in education with a specialization in program supervision and early childhood development with more than 15 years of cumulative experience in various positions from teaching at Beacon House Kindergarten School to managing the ECD Section of AKESP School, to working at the National Research Coordinator ECD for Aga Khan Foundation. She later transitioned into Program Consultant for different AKF Geneva projects on ECD and worked as a university Faculty at the Institute of Business Management, SZBIST, Greenwich, Hamdard and AIOU. There are times in her career when she has worked in programmatic agencies like USAID Pakistan Reading Project and Aman Foundation in the capacity of Senior Manager Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation taking care of both Aman Health and Aman Tech (vocational education) entity monitoring and evaluation. Dr Shelina is a seasoned trainer invited for guest sessions on various platforms. In the last three years, she has conducted more than 100 guest sessions including radio appearances etc. As part of her hobby, Dr Shelina runs a Facebook group on early childhood matters. She also offers global academic citizenship by participating in activities like the WHO guideline development group, the University of Washington (Certified NCAST Instructor), ICEA childbirth educator evaluator etc. | The Department of ObGyn hosts 6500 deliveries a year. ECD PREP program focuses on developing the capacity of parents regarding early childhood development.
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| Health Sciences/ Education | - Exposure to an integrated health–ECD model that links maternal care, responsive caregiving, early learning, and family wellbeing.
- Hands-on experience in programme design, implementation, and monitoring within a tertiary hospital and community settings.
- Mentorship from ECD PREP faculty on research design, curriculum development, and systems thinking for ECD.
- Opportunity to observe parenting sessions, developmental screenings, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Experience working with a high-performing team contributing to national and regional ECD advancement.
| Dr Shelina Bhamani - Program Director, Outreach Education, Asst Professor & Lead ECD Parenting Program | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | Karachi, Pakistan & Nairobi, Kenya | Twelve (12) Weeks | Global Engagement Office | | The Global Engagement Office (GEO) at Aga Khan University (AKU) builds partnerships with academic institutions and AKDN agencies across more than 30 countries. As a Digital Marketing Intern, you will help shape AKU’s international brand presence, supporting student mobility (Global Mobility Programmes), global outreach, and partnership visibility. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work in an international, cross-cultural setting while gaining professional skills in communications, media, and global education marketing.
| - Social Media & Campaigns: Audit and manage GEO’s social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook). Develop a 2026 campaign calendar and create reels, videos, and posts showcasing student mobility experiences.
- Marketing Design: Develop brochures, career fair displays, promotional materials and presentation templates/infographics to highlight international partnerships and opportunities.
- Website & Content: Contribute to the revamp of the Global Mobility Programmes website, including refreshed content, infographics, graphics, and SEO-friendly updates to improve visibility and user experience.
- Email & Outreach: Create targeted email marketing templates for summer 2026 programme recruitment and alumni engagement.
- Analytics: Track campaign performance using social media insights and analytics tools; prepare reports to guide future strategies.
- Global Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams and international partners to ensure culturally appropriate and effective communications.
| Educational Background: - The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Business, Social Sciences, or related fields.
Required Skills & Competencies: - Cultural Awareness: Interest in international education and global engagement; enthusiasm for working with diverse stakeholders
- Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, organized, creative, and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple projects independently.
- Digital Competency: Quick learner with solid IT skills; interest in analytics and performance tracking.
- Communication: Strong writing and interpersonal skills; able to create engaging content and work effectively in virtual teams.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in design and content tools (Adobe Suite, Canva, Illustrator). Familiarity with social media, AI tools, and basic SEO preferred.
| Ms. Shifa Khalid serves as the Manager of the Global Mobility Programme at the Aga Khan University. She is responsible for the management and development of the internship programmes which bring students from more than 25 universities internationally to the Aga Khan University and agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) spanning over 33 countries in East Africa, Central Asia, South-East Asia and Middle East as well as facilitating outbound mobilities for AKU students.
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| AKU’s Global Engagement Office serves as the central gateway to advance partnership opportunities with local and international academic institutions as well as with other AKDN agencies. The main aim of the GEO is to support the building of strategic partnerships in alignment with AKU’s global mission; to build the visibility of AKU's international and local partners; to leverage institutional partnerships; grow and develop our mobility programmes; and build the capacity of faculty, staff and students to engage in partnership projects.
| Communications, Media & Marketing | - Gain insight into global higher education partnerships and student mobility trends.
- Build a professional portfolio with real-world projects in educational marketing.
- Develop cultural intelligence by creating content for diverse international audiences.
- Apply data-driven decision making using digital marketing analytics.
- Strengthen project management skills through cross-country collaboration.
| Ms. Shifa Khalid - Manager, Global Mobility Programmes | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | London, United Kingdom | Twelve (12) Weeks | Academic Development | | Aga Khan Schools (AKS) has delivered four successful online, global student conferences on climate change and the environment — 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Building on this strong foundation, AKS is now seeking interns to support the planning and leadership of the next Climate & Environment Student Conference, scheduled for early 2026.
This internship offers a practical and engaging opportunity to design and execute a global, student-led academic conference.
| | Educational Background: The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field. Required Skills & Competencies: - Interest in working with young people and supporting student-led projects — experience in clubs, school activities, or volunteering is also valuable.
- Comfortable using Zoom, email, and basic office software (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).
- Good communication skills, especially when speaking or presenting online.
- Enjoys organising, planning, and bringing structure to projects.
- Able to work well with others, ask questions, and collaborate with people in different countries and time zones.
- Willing to take initiative, try new tasks, and work independently when needed.
- Positive attitude, curiosity, and openness to learning.
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
Additional Notes: - Some sessions may take place outside regular hours due to time zone differences, so a bit of flexibility will be helpful.
- You’ll be required to follow AKS safeguarding standards because the role involves interacting with students.
| Alexandra Holland is an experienced school leader and curriculum developer,. She has worked in schools in the UK, Hong Kong and South Africa before joining the Aga Khan Academies in 2010. She has worked across the AKA network to support the implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, and the distinctive elements of the Academies programme, including the Aga Khan Curricular Strands, Service Learning, bilingual education and Student Exchanges. She is a member of the International Baccaluareate Educator Network, reviewing curriculum for other IB schools and leading both face-to-face and online professional development for teachers. LinkedIn Profile
| The Aga Khan Schools (AKS), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), brings together the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) and the Aga Khan Academies (AKA). AKS comprises a network of more than 200 schools, 100 non-formal education programme centers and seven hostels, serving over 96,000 students each year, with the support of over 6,400 teachers and staff. The agency currently operates across 12 countries in East Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East.
| Environmental Science & Sustainability/ Education | - Gain hands-on exposure to the full cycle of conference planning and delivery — including information organisation, report writing, and knowledge documentation for future reference.
- Build strong analytical skills by learning how to assess programme effectiveness and make data-driven improvements.
- Strengthen research and critical thinking abilities through reviewing and evaluating student research proposals and related literature.
- Expand your professional network by engaging with partners, guest speakers, and experts from across AKDN and external organisations.
- Develop practical monitoring and evaluation (M&E) skills, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and tracking progress against learning outcomes.
- Acquire real-world experience in designing a conference theme, preparing the event schedule, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and supporting seamless logistical execution.
| Ms Alexandra Holland - Academic Development Manager | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | London, United Kingdom/Toronto, Canada | Twelve (12) Weeks | Education | | Collaborate and support the academic team through desk-based research on global curricular approaches, educational data analysis, and drafting key academic documents. Contribute to training module development and monitoring/evaluation activities.
| - Research recent, credible global academic and curricular approaches.
Support data collection, cleaning, organization, and analysis.
Prepare briefs, summaries, and presentations.
Support academic/operational tasks as needed. Develop training materials and modules.
Assist with programme activities, meetings, and workshops.
Liaise with stakeholders on monitoring/evaluation frameworks.
Draft programme designs, reports, frameworks, and theories of change.
| Educational Background: - The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Development, Curriculum Studies, or a related field. Current Master's candidate preferred.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent literary and desk research skills, with experience writing reports and presenting information relevant to these target audiences.
- Experience working in education settings, including but not limited to curriculum development, education administration, planning, etc.
- Experiences working with data and conducting analysis.
- Excellent oral and written language proficiency in English.
- Able to use Microsoft Office or Google Workspace confidently.Organised, curious, proactive, and open to learning in a global education environment.
- Comfortable working in a team, asking questions, and engaging with people from different countries.
| Fatima Murji brings over 10 years of experience both in the private and non-profit sector in strategy, program design & execution and organisational change management. Fatima completed her Master's in Education in Human Development & Psychology from Harvard University in May 2022 and she also has her MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business. Fatima was an AKU intern in the summer of 2021. She joined AKS in September 2022 as an Education Officer focusing on academic initiatives in primary and secondary schools across all countries.
Atifa Sayani brings with her extensive experience across the education sector both in the United Kingdom and abroad. She is an English Teacher and has served as a Principal in the UK and for AKS in Uganda. She is a trained school inspector working with Her Majesty’s Inspectorate and is an experienced systems leader heading a network of 235 schools across a Local Authority before joining AKS.
| The Aga Khan Schools (AKS), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), brings together the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) and the Aga Khan Academies (AKA). AKS comprises a network of more than 200 schools, 100 non-formal education programme centers and seven hostels, serving over 96,000 students each year, with the support of over 6,400 teachers and staff.
The agency currently operates across 12 countries in East Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. This Department supports, monitors and oversees all matters related to education provision and quality that impact on student achievement, including school leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum, examination boards, assessment and academic data reporting.
| Education | Develop an understanding of AKS schools and curricula across Asia/Africa. Exposure to strategic discussions with global academic leads. Ability to present complex information to various audiences.
Practical research skills (data collection, synthesis, analysis).
Gain skills in designing academic initiatives across diverse contexts.
| Fatima Murji, Education Officer/Atifa Sayani, Head of Academic Programs & | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | Nairobi, Kenya | Twelve (12) Weeks | Sustainability and Communications | Industrial Promotion Services (IPS)
| The Sustainability Intern will support the department in assessing and strengthening the IPS’s sustainability agenda. The role involves benchmarking the group’s sustainability priorities and performance against global peers in similar sectors and analysing the regulatory landscape to ensure alignment with emerging sustainability and ESG reporting standards. The intern will contribute to identifying gaps, opportunities, and actionable recommendations to advance the company’s sustainability strategy and reporting practices.
| - Conduct benchmarking of group companies’ sustainability targets and activities against leading global companies in comparable sectors.
- Identify best practices, innovations, and trends in sustainability strategy, governance, and performance measurement.
- Prepare concise benchmarking reports highlighting strengths, gaps, and opportunities for alignment with global standards (e.g., GRI, ISSB, TCFD, SASB).
- Review the group’s sustainability reporting practices and assess alignment with key regulatory and voluntary frameworks.
- Contribute to building a repository of sectoral and regulatory sustainability insights for future reference.
| Educational Background: - MUST BE a Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree OR a current Master's student in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Required Skills & Competencies: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualisation tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel). Prior experience or academic focus in sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proactive and detail-oriented. - Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
- Ability to synthesise complex information into concise insights.
- Familiarity (to some level) with key sustainability frameworks (GRI, ISSB, TCFD, SDGs, etc.) will be an added advantage.
| A highly experienced senior management executive with 15 years’ experience in Environmental and Social Sustainability, Communications and Strategic Leadership. As the global Head of Sustainability & Communications at Industrial Promotion Services (IPS), she provides oversight and leadership to all portfolio companies in East and West Africa and Central Asia. Her current focus is supporting the businesses leaders to drive transformation, accelerate action and influence systemic changes with the goal of contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future. Nushin is an MSc and BSc holder, an Executive Coach and is fianlising her Mst in Sustainability Leadership at the Uni. of Cambridge.
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| Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) is the infrastructure and industrial development arm of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED). Managing over 30 companies across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia in sectors including agro-processing, renewable energy, telecommunications, and healthcare, IPS creates sustainable businesses that generate employment and drive economic development. With sustainability embedded in its purpose, IPS has committed to achieving net zero by 2030 on operational emissions while continuing to invest in green sectors and renewable energy projects. The Sustainability and Communications Department drives the integration of sustainable practices across the group companies’operations while shaping and amplifying the company’s narrative. The team champions and inspires environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance, ensuring that sustainability principles is embedded in business strategies and decision making. Through strategic communications, the department aims to connect the company’s purpose to its people, partners, and communities- raising awareness, fostering engagement, and showcasing the impact of the group’s initiatives. Its work is grounded in transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement, advancing a shared commitment long-term sustainable value creation.
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| Environmental Science & Sustainability | | Nushin Ghassmi - Head of Sustainability & Communications | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | Nairobi, Kenya | Twelve (12) Weeks | Sustainability and Communications | Industrial Promotion Services (IPS)
| The Data Analytics Intern will work with the IPS Sustainability Team to validate environmental performance data across our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) software platform. They will check and verify data on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental KPIs, including energy, water, and waste. In addition, the intern will review data dashboards for trends and inconsistencies, ensure that reporting aligns with AKDN standards, and support updates within our Updapt ESG management software.
| - Conduct environmental KPI data audits by validating greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, water consumption, and waste generation data entered into the ESG software across IPS companies.
- Review the data dashboard to identify trends, variations, and inconsistencies in environmental reporting, and recommend improvements for data accuracy.
- Verify alignment with AKDN sustainability standards and international reporting frameworks.
- Assist in creating Value Chain Partnership modules (tracking emissions from suppliers and partners) and updating Scope 3 emissions data (indirect emissions from the value chain) in the Updapt platform.
- Support the team in preparing environmental performance reports using the data dashboard and recognized international standards.
| Educational Background:
- The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, and other development-related degrees.
Required Skills & Competencies: - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualisation tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proactive and detail-oriented.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Interest in climate action and corporate sustainability.
- Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
| Senior Environment, Sustainability and Social Officer with 15+ years of demonstrated expertise and experience in ensuring compliance with occupational health, environment, Sustainability, ESG and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Possesses advanced knowledge and exceptional skills in regulatory compliance with proven track record of auditing occupational health and safety operations and standards within factory, Mining and Oil & Gas settings. Holds Masters in Environment and Biosystems Engineering, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, and Bachelor of Technology Chemical and Process Engineering with trainings and certifications in NEBOSH, IOSH, Carbon Foot Print, Climate Change, GRI – Global Reporting Initiative, Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit. LinkedIn Profile | | Data Science & IT/Environmental Science & Sustainability | - Receive training on environmental KPIs including greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, water usage, and waste management metrics.
- Learn how to measure and calculate greenhouse gas emissions and track environmental performance indicators.
- Get hands-on training with professional ESG software (Updapt) used by companies to manage and report their sustainability data.
- Develop skills in data validation, quality checking, and analyzing environmental performance trends.
- Understand international sustainability reporting standards and AKDN's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
- Work with real sustainability data across diverse sectors including food processing, renewable energy projects, and infrastructure.
| Isaac Nyonje - Senior Environment & Social Officer (East Africa) | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | Nairobi, Kenya | Twelve (12) Weeks | Sustainability and Communications | Industrial Promotion Services (IPS)
| The Sustainability and Communications Department plays a central role in integrating sustainability into IPS’s business strategy while communicating the company’s impact to internal and external stakeholders. The department leads initiatives focused on climate action, biodiversity, energy efficiency, and community engagement supported by effective, transparent, and strategic communications. The Sustainability Communications Intern will support these efforts by assisting in storytelling, documentation, and communicating sustainability initiatives for impact.
| - Evaluate exisiting sustainability communications and identify areas of improvement.
- Draft and edit internal and external content (e.g., newsletters, website stories, LinkedIn posts, case studies) highlighting IPS’s sustainability impact. Content will be in different forms – written, infrographics, videos, etc.
- Coordinating on sustainability projects, such as tree growing, community clean-up drives, and staff awareness campaigns, as needed.
- Maintain the sustainability and communications content calendar.
- Support documentation, archiving, and data organisation for sustainability initiatives.
- Liaise with the senior communications officer to ensure timely updates and information sharing.
| Educational Background: - The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Sustainability Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Development Studies, or a related field.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong organisational abilities.
- Strong research and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
- Passionate about sustainability.
Language Skills:
- Fluency in English is required.
Technical Skills: - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Basic familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop) and social media management.
- Experience or interest in data visualisation and digital content creation (e.g., Google Analytics or Tableau) is an advantage.
- Photography or video editing skills will be considered an asset.
| Metrine Papa is a communication specialist with a background spanning various industries and over five years of experience in strategic communications. She has a proven track record of growing audiences, crafting compelling content, and driving engagement to support mission-driven organisations. Her work combines media relations, thought leadership, communication strategy development, stakeholder engagement, sustainability communications (including storytelling), crisis communication, and content development to raise visibility and inspire action across various communication channels and targeting diverse audiences.
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| | Communications, Media & Marketing | The internship provides a hands-on learning experience in corporate sustainability communications across a range of industrial sectors and infrastructure projects. The intern will: - Learn how to collect, analyse, and interpret sustainability metrics across multiple Operating Companies.
- Learn how to craft compelling sustainability stories and translate technical content into accessible communication pieces for diverse audiences.
- Gain experience in media writing and strategic content planning for internal and external platforms (e.g., blog articles, short videos, newsletters, LinkedIn).
- Receive mentorship on developing and executing communication campaigns, including tone, audience targeting, and brand consistency.
- Acquire practical skills in graphic design, digital content creation, and social media analytics using tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Learn to support message alignment across multiple stakeholders, from internal teams to external partners and media audiences.
| Metrine Papa - Senior Communications Officer (East Africa) | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | Nairobi, Kenya | Twelve (12) Weeks | Population Health | | The Data Science and Spatial Database Intern will support the cleaning, restructuring, and modernization of the Kaloleni Rabai Demographic and Health Surveillance System (DHSS) database. The intern will collaborate with the research team to organize large demographic and health datasets, standardize geographic identifiers, and build a robust spatial database that can be easily shared and utilized across the department. The role includes developing a portable version of the spatial database for routine analysis, reporting and teaching within the department.
By the end of the internship, you will deliver a cleaned and well-documented DHSS master dataset, a functioning spatial database system with querying and mapping capabilities, portable database tools with user guides for departmental use, and ready-to-use analytical outputs, including maps and summary tables for reports and presentations.
| Data Cleaning and Management
- Consolidate and clean longitudinal demographic and health records from the Kaloleni Rabai DHSS.
- Identify and resolve duplicate, inconsistent and missing records.
- Standardize village, household and individual identifiers across datasets.
- Document data dictionaries, variable definitions and coding schemes.
Spatial Database Development - Design and implement a spatial database structure for the DHSS (for example, using PostgreSQL or PostGIS, or an equivalent open source solution).
- Link household and village-level records to their corresponding spatial layers.
- Optimize the database for performance, scalability and ease of querying.
Portable Database and Tools - Develop a portable version of the spatial database for use on standard departmental computers and laptops.
- Package the database with simple query templates, views, or scripts that support routine analysis and mapping.
- Prepare clear user guides for installation, basic use and maintenance.
Spatial Analysis and Visualization Support - Support basic spatial analysis for the DHSS (for example, catchment maps, village-level summaries, coverage maps).
- Generate simple maps and summary tables for use in reports, presentations and teaching.
- Work with the team to ensure outputs are reproducible and well documented.
Quality Assurance and Documentation - Set up and run basic quality checks for both tabular and spatial data.
- Maintain clear and updated technical documentation for all database structures, scripts and workflows.
- Contribute to short internal reports describing progress, methods and remaining gaps.
| Educational Background:
- Final year undergraduate student, postgraduate, or recent graduate in Data Science, Computer Science, IT, Geospatial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Health Informatics, or related quantitative field.
Required Skills & Competencies: - Basic to intermediate proficiency in at least one data analysis language, such as Python or R, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS a plus).
- Familiarity with GIS software (QGIS or ArcGIS) and spatial data formats.
- Experience with data cleaning and managing large datasets.
- Systematic approach to solving complex technical problems.
- Ability to translate technical work into clear documentation for non-technical users.
- Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and adapting as project needs evolve.
Nice to Have: - Interest in public health or health systems research.
- Experience with Git or version control tools.
- Strong written communication skills.
Language: - English fluency required.
| At the Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya, the Department of Population Health, in collaboration with the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), Felix focuses on: - Research Design and Execution: Leading the development of a scholarly research project to assess environmental sustainability in healthcare, focusing on energy audits, geospatial analysis, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions modeling.
- Data Analytics and Statistical Computing: Utilizing advanced data analytics, including geospatial techniques and statistical models, to uncover actionable insights into climate-health interactions.
- Academic Writing and Dissemination: Preparing manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals as a lead author and presenting findings at international conferences to share insights and promote dialogue.
- Capacity Building and Mentorship: Supporting junior researchers and students in developing skills in experimental design, data collection, and advanced analytics to strengthen research capacity.
| Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Aga Khan University's newly established Department of Population Health entails a highly-skilled multi-disciplinary team with expertise in medical, public health, social, demography, statistical and policy sciences. Our vision is to contribute to the health of populations, particularly those most in need, by using a population health science approach.
| Data Science & IT | This internship will provide you with professional development opportunities and portfolio-ready outputs: Skills & Training - Hands-on training in data cleaning and management using SQL and at least one statistical language, such as Python or R, working with real longitudinal health and demographic data.
- Practical experience in designing and implementing a spatial database, including linking survey records to GIS layers and running basic spatial queries.
- Training and supervision in the use of GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS for producing publication-quality maps and spatial summaries.
Exposure to the functioning of a demographic and health surveillance system, including how baseline and follow-up data are collected, validated, and used for analysis.
Portfolio & Career Development
- A cleaned, well-documented Kaloleni Rabai DHSS master dataset with consistent household, individual, and spatial identifiers that demonstrates your data management capabilities.
- A functioning spatial database for the DHSS (for example, PostgreSQL plus PostGIS) showcasing your technical database design skills.
- A portable version of the spatial database packaged for use on standard departmental laptops, including basic query templates and standard map layouts.
- User guides and standard operating procedures for data entry, cleaning, quality checks and spatial linkage that highlight your documentation and communication skills.
- A small set of ready-to-use analytical outputs, such as CHU or village-level summary tables and maps, for integration into reports, teaching slides, and grant applications.
- Opportunities to contribute to internal briefs or presentations, which can be listed as practical experience on your CV and discussed in future job or graduate school applications.
| Felix Oluoch - Post-Doctoral Researcher, Climate, Environment and Health | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | Nairobi, Kenya | Twelve (12) Weeks | Surgery | Aga Khan University Hospital
| The intern will work closely with Dr. Miriam Mutebi to conduct a short health systems research project related to improving outcomes for cancer patients. They will also actively participate in and support the planning and organization of a symposium on oncology care in Kenya aimed at increased awareness and knowledge sharing among healthcare professionals and stakeholders
| - Conduct a brief health systems research study connected to improving outcomes for patients with cancer.
- Organize and facilitate weekly internal planning meetings to ensure the smooth progress of the research project and symposium planning.
- Support the planning and coordination of a workshop on cancer care, including logistics, communications, and content development.
- Conduct research on public health issues related to cancer care in Kenya and compile the findings for use in the research project and symposium.
- Assist in drafting reports, presentations, and other written materials to communicate the findings of the research project and the outcomes of the symposium.
| Educational Background:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program, or recently graduated (within 1 yr) in the fields of Public Health, Biostatistics, Clinical Epidemiology, or a related field.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Soft Skills: Organizing, Priority setting, Resourcefulness, Interpersonal skills, Researching, Analyzing, Written Communication, Computer Literacy
- Personal Attributes: Culturally sensitive, Adaptable, Energetic, Creative, Empathetic
- Language Skills: Fluency in English (written and spoken) and Knowledge of Swahili would be useful but not mandatory.
| Dr. Miriam Mutebi is a Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. She is also a clinical epidemiologist and health systems researcher with a research focus on understanding barriers to access for women with cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa and in designing interventions to mitigate those barriers. Dr. Mutebi holds leadership positions in various organizations, including the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), the Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO), and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). She is also the co-founder of the Pan African Women's Association of Surgeons (PAWAS) and is part of the Kenya Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Mutebi is actively involved in national and international initiatives to improve cancer care, serving as the Co-chair of the National Cancer Taskforce in Kenya, Chair of the Commonwealth Taskforce for the elimination of Cervical Cancer, and a commissioner on several Lancet commissions related to cancer. She has recently been honoured with the Humanitarian Award by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). This award recognizes an oncologist who personifies ASCO’s mission and values by going above and beyond the call of duty in providing outstanding patient care through innovative means or exceptional service or leadership. It is presented to individuals who distinguish themselves through voluntary and non-compensated humanitarian endeavours. LinkedIn Profile
| The Surgery department at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi has a faculty of 32 and is interested in developing the next cohort of regional leaders in surgery. It is one of the leading surgical teaching institutes in East and Central Africa. With world-class faculty, residents and staff, state-of-the-art facilities and a passion for teaching and research, we are at the forefront of surgical care in the region. The range of subspecialty services offered makes us the go-to facility not just for patients but also for those seeking broad-based higher surgical qualifications. The department is composed of multiple subspecialties covering the entire scope of practice such as General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Cardiac, Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology, Paediatric, Plastic Surgery as well as Ear, Nose, Throat, Head & Neck surgery. The dedicated faculty and staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi a great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in and around Africa.
| Health Sciences | - Gain practical experience in conducting health systems research related to cancer care in a developing country context.
- Develop a deeper understanding of care pathways for cancer patients and the challenges they face in accessing quality care.Acquire knowledge of health systems in a different environment and learn about strategies for improving patient outcomes.Enhance skills in re
- search, data analysis, project management, and communication through involvement in the research project and symposium planning.
- Benefit from mentorship and guidance from Dr. Miriam Mutebi and other experts in the field of oncology and health systems research.
| Dr Miriam Mutebi - Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor | Spring 2026 Cycle | | | Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique | Twelve (12) Weeks | Health and Nutrition | | The Database Development Intern will support the STRIDES Project in designing and building a database that is scalable (able to grow without losing performance), consistent (accurate and free of redundancies), and highly available (reliable for continuous use). The intern will play a key role in structuring the database for data storage, monitoring, and analysis, and in integrating data from implementing partners to ensure seamless interaction with systems used at headquarters. The role will also contribute to generating Power BI dashboards to enable timely tracking of project progress and targets. This internship provides practical exposure to database development, data integration, and monitoring systems within a real project environment.
| The intern will support: - Designing and developing a functional database to consolidate STRIDES project data.
- Creating a user manual and guidance notes for AKF staff.
- Training staff members on navigating and utilising the database.
- Assisting in integrating data from implementing partners into the system.
- Supporting development of Power BI dashboards for project monitoring.
- Recommending future enhancements and potential scale-up options for the database.
Key Activities - Database Design & Modelling – Develop the database structure, fields, and architecture.
- System Safety & Maintenance – Ensure quality, consistency, and appropriate safeguards.
- Technical Collaboration – Work closely with the mentor and M&E team on system needs.
- Dashboard Support – Assist in creating Power BI dashboards for monitoring project indicators.
- Best Practices Application – Learn and apply standard methods in database development and M&E systems.
Deliverables - Initial database design (prototype) including all fields, presented for AKF approval.
- Fully developed database based on the approved structure.
- A user manual and guidance materials for staff.
- One staff training session on database use and functionality.
| Educational Background: - The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
Technical Skills: - Basic knowledge of databases, data management, or related fields.
- Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., SQL, Java, Python).
- Interest in data analysis, system development and Monitoring & Evaluation systems.
- Experience or interest in Power BI or other dashboard tools.
Soft Skills: - Strong initiative, willingness to learn, and work in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to manage tasks effectively and follow structured project workflows.
| Gabriel works in monitoring and evaluation and has previously worked with solution architects on database development projects. AKF Mozambique expects the developer to be highly creative and to provide technical support in developing the database for data storage, monitoring, and analysis.
| (STRIDES) project is a seven-year project (2025-2032) funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and implemented by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada in partnership with AKF national offices and local partners in Mozambique, including the Wiwanana Foundation and the National Institute of Health (INS). The developer is expected to assist in the development of a local database, integrate data from implementing partners , and be able to interact with the system to be used at headquarters. The database is also expected to generate information in Power BI, including dashboards that enable timely tracking of the project and its targets, and to allow partners to input their own data into the database.
| Data Sciences & IT | The STRIDES Project provides an engaging and supportive learning environment where interns will: - Gain hands-on experience in database development, system design, and data management.
- Work closely with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams on real project datasets.
- Build practical skills in Power BI, dashboard development, and data visualisation.
- Get a realistic insight in the health sector and be exposed to thematic areas including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), nutrition, climate resilience, and humanitarian work.
- Contribute meaningfully to a live project shaping health and development outcomes in Mozambique.
| Gabriel Joao | Spring 2026 Cycle |
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