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!
