gDIH NEWS

Vacancy Announcement – Interns

The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is recruiting Three (3) Interns to be based at Konza Technopolis (KONZA CITY) under the Green Digital Hub (gDIH)

Vacancy Summary

Project GDIH Internship Under gDIH Project
Location Konza Technopolis (Konza City) Line Manager gDIH Coordinator
Expected Start Date Mid-March, 2024

 

About ACTS

The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a leading Intergovernmental STI policy Think Tank founded in 1988. Its mandate is to strengthen the capacities and policies of African countries and institutions to use science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development. ACTS is based in Nairobi through a host agreement with the Kenya Government and enjoys international status. ACTS’ governing council depicts its international status. It has representation from Ghana (current chair), Ethiopia, Malawi, Cote d’Ivoire, UK, Sweden, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  1. Bcom and MBA in business development and marketing for the green and digital innovation hub
  2. BSc and MSc in Intellectual Property (good knowledge of copyright and creative industrial) to support the development of National IP Policy and Strategy
  3. BSc and MSc in Engineering (or related technical field) to support the development of a regional strategy for innovation in the informal sector (industrial cluster)

Only those who have graduated (MSc) and have at least one-year post-graduation experience should apply

How to Apply

  • Please send a cover letter, resume and scanned copies of academic certificates as a single document, including contact details for three (3) references to hr@acts-net.org by 17:00 hrs East Africa Time on Tuesday 12th March 2024.