At M-PESA Africa (MPA), we believe growth should be fast,
meaningful, and well-rounded — and that’s exactly what the Accelerate 360
internship program is all about. The name speaks to our promise: to give you the momentum to move forward faster (that’s the accelerate) and
full-circle exposure (that’s the 360).
The internship is built for ambitious minds ready to step
into real work and get a feel of what it’s like to be part of an organization
building impact focused tech-led solutions across the continent. From day one,
you’ll be paired with teams working on exciting challenges, learn on the go,
and stretch yourself in all the right ways — technically, professionally, and
personally.
But it doesn’t stop there. As part of Accelerate 360, you’ll
also get:
- Access
to real projects that test and grow your skills;
- Structured
learning moments to build your confidence and craft;
- Visibility
into different paths within the tech and fintech space – we want you to
find your niche;
- A
chance to connect with teams across Africa;
- Join
the Accelerator Alumni Community.
Once you’re in, you’re part of our talent pool and will be
considered for roles as they come up. When the program ends, you’ll leave with
sharper skills, a clearer sense of direction, and a network that can power your
next move.
If you’re ready to learn, stretch, and accelerate your
potential, we can’t wait to meet you!
Exciting Teams Looking for Interns – Join Us!
- Project
Administration: Gained exposure to technical project lifecycle
management and improve your skills in project coordination, documentation,
and reporting.
- UI/UX
Design: Get hands-on experience in user-centered design by
working on real features for One App across multiple African markets and
understand how product design fits into the wider development process from
research and ideation to delivery and iteration.
- Risk
& Compliance: Gain a deep understanding of risk and
compliance management frameworks and practices, as well as data Privacy
management frameworks, in a leading fintech company. Lead and support
projects that directly impact M-PESA Africa’s risk and compliance strategies.
- Strategy
and Partnerships: Practical experience in strategic planning,
industry and competitor analysis, and partnership evaluation within a
leading pan-African fintech. Strengthen skills in project management,
business modelling, and data-driven decision-making.
- Legal
& Regulatory Affairs: Practical illustrations on contract
negotiations, drafting, reviewing and archiving using the smart d contract
management system. Exposure on legal advisory and guidance on Intellectual
Property, Legal Processes, Regulatory requirements and legislative compliance.
- Service
Operations – Observability Engineer: Exposure to service
operations frameworks (ITIL, COBIT), automation, and process optimization
in a leading mobile payments ecosystem. Apply data science techniques to
analyze service logs, identify operational bottlenecks, and generate
insights.
- Value
Management Office: Hands on experience building Realtime
reporting dashboards across all levels within the organization ensuring
data integrity and accuracy
- Supply
Chain Management – Operations: Practical experience in
supply chain operations, with a focus on strengthening SCM compliance
& governance and contributing to SCM operations efficiency and
effectiveness
- Human
Resources Hands-on experience in all dockets of HR such as
Talent, Employer Branding, L&D, Business Partnering, Culture &
Engagement. Get to learn what it means to support, advise and lead great
talent in Africa’s leading Fintech.
Responsibilities
What’s In It for You:
- This
is a 6-month internship program based in Kenya; a fantastic opportunity
for recent grads who are eager to learn and grow in the Fintech space
while making a real difference.
- We’re
looking for diverse talent from all academic backgrounds, skills, and
experiences. Whether you’re in Technology, Operations, or something in
between, we want you to bring your unique perspective to our team and help
us represent the vibrant communities we serve across Africa.
- You’ll
receive a monthly stipend, access to L&D courses and coaching sessions
with our leaders to help you succeed.
- As
part of the program, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project; a chance to make a direct,
positive impact on a cause that matters to you and the community.
- By
the end of the program, you’ll walk away with in-demand skills, meaningful
work experience, and a boost to your career.
- Join
the MPA accelerator alumni community to continuously build your learning
and network.
Qualifications
Who is Eligible:
- Age:
21-26 years.
- Completed
course work awaiting graduation or graduated in the last one year in your
undergrad studies.
- Currently
not permanently employed.
- Available
for 6 consecutive months.
Selection Process:
- Application
Review: We check your qualifications to ensure a good fit.
- Technical
Assessments: Show us your skills with a quick technical test.
- Video
Interviews: Chat with us virtually and tell us more about yourself.
- In-Person
Group Interviews: Work with others to solve problems and showcase your
teamwork.
- Confirmation:
If all goes well, we’ll confirm your spot and get you ready to join us!