Intern, Executive Assistant, CEO’s Office
- Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Description
Africa50 is a specialist infrastructure investor and asset manager that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding.
Africa50 has raised over US$1 billion so far from 33 African countries, the African Development Bank, two African Central Banks and Africa’s largest pension fund. Africa50 has an independent investment process and seeks to generate commercial risk adjusted returns for its investments across key infrastructure sectors: Energy (including power generation and related parts of the value chain), Midstream gas, Transportation, ICT, Health infrastructure, Education and Fintech.
Purpose of the Role
The intern will support the effective day-to-day operation of the Office of the Group CEO, with exposure to executive administration, travel and mission logistics, meeting coordination, protocol, stakeholder engagement, and special projects. The role is suited to a highly organized and service-oriented candidate who can operate professionally in a fast-moving and confidential environment.
Principal Responsibilities
Executive Travel and Logistics: Support domestic and international missions, including itineraries, bookings, accommodation, visas, transfers, travel packs, and logistical checklists.
Administrative Governance and Compliance: Track travel, procurement, payment, invoice, and administrative requests and help ensure that documentation and approvals are completed on time.
Executive Office Coordination: Assist with meetings, calendars, agendas, materials, attendance lists, action trackers, and coordination across internal teams.
Stakeholder Engagement and Protocol: Support contact databases, invitation lists, high-level visits, delegations, events, accreditation, registration, and VIP arrangements.
Reporting and Process Improvement: Conduct basic research, prepare mission summaries and administrative reports, maintain operational trackers, and help improve office processes and tools.
Candidate Profile
Required background
- Strong academic background, ideally in business administration, international relations, communications, public policy, finance, logistics, or a related field.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and service orientation.
- Professionalism, discretion, maturity, reliability, and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to work effectively across cultures, functions, and seniority levels in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English; French is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Operating Standards & Ways of Working
The Office of the Group CEO operates at the pace of the principal. The intern selected for this role will be expected to meet a high standard of quality, responsiveness, and discretion.
Working Across the Organization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support coordination across key CEO Office priorities.
- Maintain professionalism and effective stakeholder engagement at all levels.
Pace and Accountability
- Deliver high-quality work on time and proactively manage priorities.
- Take ownership, identify solutions, and adapt to changing demands.
Confidentiality, Quality & Judgment
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Produce clear, well-structured outputs and demonstrate sound judgment throughout the internship.
What success look like
By the end of the internship, success would include:
- High-quality support, execution delivered on time;
- Clear contribution to CEO Office workstreams;
- Improved tracking and follow-through on selected action items and cross-functional priorities;
- Demonstrated understanding of Africa50’s business model, investment priorities, institutional positioning, and stakeholder environment;
- Strong judgment, discretion, reliability, and ability to operate under compressed timelines.
Position Information
Location: Hybrid / Casablanca
Duration: 3–6 months, with potential extension
Department and Reporting Line: CEO Office; reporting to the Executive Assistants under the oversight of the Chief of Staff.
Application
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Africa50, we believe inclusive teams drive stronger and more sustainable impact. We are committed to equal opportunity and fair recruitment practices, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We strive to create a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and grow