Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers. We wor...

Intern - Payments and Digital Financial Services

The INTERN will provide crucial support for the design, implementation, and evaluation of digital payment strategies and initiatives. Positioned as an entry-level or junior team member, the Analyst will apply strong analytical skills to conduct research, analyze data, and support the development of high-quality strategic and policy outputs. The role will also involve assisting with stakeholder engagement and contributing to project deliverables under the guidance of senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Conducts primary and secondary research to support project deliverables
• Produces high-quality research outputs, including data collection, literature reviews, and landscape analyses
• Contributes to the preparation of client deliverables under supervision
• Meets deadlines and communicates proactively when challenges arise
• Demonstrates attention to detail in all work products

Business Development

• Supports proposal development through research, data gathering, and drafting sections as assigned
• Prepares supporting materials, including concept notes and presentation slides for client pitches
• Assists with other business development activities as directed by senior team members

Working Groups & Initiatives

• Participates as a member of at least one working group (Recruitment, Partnership, Communication, and PR)
• Contributes to working group initiatives and deliverables as assigned

Learning & Development

• Actively develops foundational knowledge in payments and digital financial services
• Seeks feedback and incorporates it into work
• Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in learning new skills and methodologies

Requirements

Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:

• Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
• Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
• Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record

Qualifications and Experience Required

Successful candidates are passionate, self-motivated problem-solvers who value integrity, exhibit ethical behaviour, and are analytical thinkers with an excellent academic record.

• A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• High attention to detail and a meticulous approach to data and analysis.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A strong, demonstrable interest in payments systems, digital finance, and digital financial inclusion.

• Conducts primary and secondary research to support project deliverables
• Produces high-quality research outputs, including data collection, literature reviews, and landscape analyses
• Contributes to the preparation of client deliverables under supervision
• Meets deadlines and communicates proactively when challenges arise
• Demonstrates attention to detail in all work products
• Supports proposal development through research, data gathering, and drafting sections as assigned
• Prepares supporting materials, including concept notes and presentation slides for client pitches
• Assists with other business development activities as directed by senior team members
• Participates as a member of at least one working group (Recruitment, Partnership, Communication, and PR)
• Contributes to working group initiatives and deliverables as assigned
• Actively develops foundational knowledge in payments and digital financial services
• Seeks feedback and incorporates it into work
• Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in learning new skills and methodologies

• Strong analytical skills
• Research skills
• Data analysis
• Strategic thinking
• Policy development
• Stakeholder engagement
• Project management
• Proposal writing
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Learning agility
• Curiosity
• Initiative

• A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• High attention to detail and a meticulous approach to data and analysis.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A strong, demonstrable interest in payments systems, digital finance, and digital financial inclusion.