Research Intern

Overview 

Digital Earth Africa is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support a short-term research activity. The intern will conduct a desk-based review of selected opportunity countries to inform strategic engagement and alignment with DE Africa’s products and services. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct country-level research on national development priorities, thematic focus areas, and relevant transformation agendas for 2024–2025. 

• Identify and review relevant assessments of national GEO maturities. 

• Identify institutions, governance structures, and ministerial priorities aligned with DE Africa’s thematic areas such as agriculture, water, land use, urban development, and climate resilience. 

• Map potential entry points and strategic opportunities for DE Africa engagement based on national priorities and institutional mandates. 

• Where applicable, support engagement with governance structures to validate findings and identify needs. 

• Summarize insights into a structured report or database to inform planning and outreach. 

Requirements 

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information. 

• Background in public policy, development studies, environmental science, international relations, or a related field. 

• Understanding of development priorities in Africa and regional governance structures is a plus. 

• Excellent written communication and organizational skills. 

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. 

What You Will Gain 

• Hands-on experience in policy and institutional analysis across multiple African countries. 

• Insight into strategic engagement approaches for geospatial data services and earth observation in development. 

• An opportunity to contribute to DE Africa’s mission of enabling data-driven decision-making across the continent. 

Contract period: Two months

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, 24 June COB (SAST) 

Application process: Applications must be submitted via SurveyMonkey application form.