Strategic Communications and Institutional Affairs Intern
Communications & Institutional Affairs
Overview
Support CASIPA's public-facing communications, content strategy, and institutional narrative. This role is for strong writers and communicators who understand how institutions build credibility, presence, and authority through content.
About This Role
As the Strategic Communications and Institutional Affairs Intern, you will help CASIPA develop and maintain its communications infrastructure — including LinkedIn content, newsletters, research summaries, and institutional messaging. You will be expected to write clearly, think strategically, and understand how communication shapes perception. You will work closely with CASIPA leadership to craft content that reflects CASIPA's institutional voice: authoritative, credible, globally positioned. This is not a social media intern role in the conventional sense — this is institutional communications work that requires professional judgment and writing discipline.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and schedule LinkedIn posts, articles, and updates representing CASIPA's institutional voice
- Write newsletter content covering Canada-Africa innovation news, program updates, and ecosystem highlights
- Develop research summaries, briefing documents, and sector intelligence reports
- Support the preparation of institutional communications for partners, members, and stakeholders
- Maintain a content calendar aligned with CASIPA's programming and strategic priorities
- Monitor media and ecosystem news relevant to Canada-Africa innovation
- Contribute to CASIPA's press and public affairs strategy
Required Skills
Preferred Qualifications
What You'll Gain
You will develop a professional communications portfolio with real institutional content, deepen your understanding of strategic institutional messaging, and gain exposure to the Canada-Africa innovation sector. This experience is directly applicable to careers in public affairs, institutional communications, media, policy, or international organizations.
Selection Process
1. Application review including writing sample 2. Pre-screen conversation (15 to 20 minutes). Internship details, including structure, schedule, and terms, are discussed at this stage after application review 3. Short writing task 4. Final interview with CASIPA leadership 5. Offer and onboarding
Eligibility
Open to students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals with strong writing ability and interest in institutional communications. Remote participation accepted. Applicants from Canada and Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Details
Position Type
Internship
Location
Toronto, Ontario (Remote)
Work Arrangement
Remote
Duration
3 to 6 months
Questions?
For best consideration, please complete the official CASIPA application form and upload your resume, cover letter, and portfolio or work samples if available.
Applicants who require support with submission may contact:
innovation@casipa.ca