Intern - FCI4Africa

Skills & Attributes

• Recent graduate or early-career professional in economics, business, international development, agriculture, finance, or a related field.
  
• Demonstrated interest in agribusiness, food systems or sustainability
  
• Experience conducting research, analysis, or program support within development or private-sector initiatives.
  
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, impact reporting, or sustainability analysis is an advantage.
  
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
  
• Ability to organize information clearly and synthesize insights from research and data.
  
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a remote, collaborative environment.
  

What the intern will gain

• Hands-on experience working on a multi-country food systems innovation initiative.
  
• Exposure to digital solutions for food system transparency and traceability.
  
• Experience engaging with agribusiness companies and market actors.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to emerging approaches that strengthen sustainable and resilient food systems in Africa.
  

1. Sustainability & ESG Research

• Conduct desk research on sustainability and ESG frameworks relevant to food processors (flour millers, edible oil processors) in Nigeria
  
• Support a food processors’ sustainability assessment exercise
  
• Support efforts in development of a sustainability assessment framework for food processors.
  

2. Program and Pilot Support

• Provide analytical and operational support to pilot initiatives, including the digital traceability tool and sustainability assessment pilot.
  
• Assist in organizing and documenting pilot activities, stakeholder consultations, and learning sessions.
  
• Support coordination with partners involved in implementation.
  

3. Data Analysis, Insights & Knowledge Support

• Support analysis of data generated through FCI4Africa tools and pilots.
  
• Support translation of data into tables, visualizations, and short analytical summaries.
  
• Support development of materials that communicate program insights to partners, donors, and industry stakeholders.