Intern at Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana

If you’re an ambitious undergrad or graduate student from any study background, an opportunity to intern at the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) presents itself. Are you a hands-on Bachelor or Master’s graduate who has a passion for administrative tasks and the written word? Are you enthusiastic to inspire people and institutions around the world about African agriculture, rural finance, and sustainable development? Then we invite you to apply for an exciting internship at Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana. Agriculture in Africa is evolving quickly, and this is an outstanding opportunity for you to work on a wide range of administration and communications projects, explore your interest and develop your corporate skills.

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana serves as the voice of agribusiness industry (covering smallholder producer cooperatives and agribusiness value chain actors) with utmost commitment to playing a leadership role dedicated to enriching the agribusiness sector in Ghana. We do this through deliberate policy advocacy, capacity building and rural financing.

The internship
We are looking for someone who is excited to run administrative tasks and additionally help develop multi-channel communication campaigns and easily picks up on new digital tools to work with. Tasks could include a wide variety of communication work: from assisting in event planning, creating content and responding proactively to CAG’s administrative requests.

During your internship you are encouraged to develop your own ideas, together with the Program Directors, to find new and creative ways to raise awareness of CAG’s work. We are looking for a motivated and hands-on person that is interested in office administration, communication and agriculture.

Interning at CAG also provides you valuable industry connections, opportunity for rural field-based assignments in Ghana, plus being a strategic entry point for full-time job roles in the organisation.

What you bring

• Excellent knowledge of English both spoken and written is essential. Other languages a plus;

• Excited to work on office administrative tasks and help create communication campaigns including writing, video, infographics, podcasts, images, etc. and passion for online content creation;

• Strong affinity with social media. You like to think creatively about campaigns including text, visuals, engaging and targeting specific audiences;

• Able to work independently, and in a fast-paced environment;

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and the ability to support different projects and people. Hence, good time management skills

What we offer

CAG offers a dynamic work environment and an enthusiastic and passionate management team. As a CAG team member, you can contribute to positively impacting Africa’s agrifood system. This role is expected to be a full-time internship lasting 6 months, starting as soon as possible. We offer a monthly internship stipend.

To Apply

Send your CV and copy of your academic certificate as pdf attachment to: info@agribusinesschamber.org

Use the Subject Line: Intern at Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana

Application Deadline: March 4, 2022

Start Date: Immediately

Work Structure: In-person office duties

Cover letter is not necessary.

CAG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. To all recruitment agencies: CAG does not accept agency resumes. CAG is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

This application is free of charge!