The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is the leading institution for capacity development in Africa. Its membership includes 40 African countries, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the World Bank.
Established in 1991 to address Africa’s severe capacity gaps, ACBF focuses on human capital development and institution building to address current and future development challenges. While it provides services to all sectors—public, private, civil society, and academia, to name a few—ACBF pays attention to improving the effectiveness of Africa’s public sector institutions at the country, regional, and continental levels to become effective systems integrators and catalyzers of sustainable and transformative change.
To date, ACBF has supported over 70 higher education institutions, established a network of over 35 think tanks, generated over 500 knowledge products, and trained more than 50,000 civil service personnel, most of whom hold key positions in Ministries of Finance, Planning, or Economic Development and Central Banks across the continent. As a thought leader, ACBF has generated over 500 knowledge products in the form of research, studies, and publications covering over 200 development topics.
The Foundation’s current five-year strategy (2023-2027) focuses on human capacity development and institution building in four impact areas: Climate Change and Energy for Productive Use, Agribusiness and Food Sovereignty, Economic and Social Governance, and Trade as an Engine for economic development.
Purpose of the Position
Under the guidance of the Legal Counsel, the Intern will get exposed to the legal risk register maintenance as well as initiating and implementing actions that mitigate legal risks in the business processes. This work will entail exposure to legal research and administrative support in the following areas:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research and drafting of legal documents as required and collating background information on legal issues for the attention of Legal Counsel.
- Support in drafting, proof reading and editing of legal documents.
- Maintain and update a calendar of enforcement triggers and monitor compliance issues in consultation with Legal Counsel.
- Maintain and update the registry of legal documents including all legal instruments pertaining to the preparation, negotiation, signing and enforcement of financing agreements.
- Provide support in the development and maintenance of the legal database.
- Assist in logging and processing requests addressed to the department and any other administrative tasks as assigned by Legal Counsel.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be on a competitive basis and the following minimum qualifications, experience and competencies are required:
Education: University degree in Law from a recognized university. Candidates registered as legal practitioners admitted to the bar in a jurisdiction will have an added advantage.
Work experience: At least two years’ experience and candidates must have an interest in development work or aspiring to develop a career as an in-house lawyer.
Language: Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken). Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.
Core Competencies
- Planning and organizing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication
- Respect for organizational, intercultural and ethical values
- Learning and Innovation
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications, quoting the reference “Legal Intern /01/25,” including curriculum vitae with three (3) referees should be received at the address below by 12 March 2025.
The African Capacity Building Foundation
P.O. Box 1562
HARARE, Zimbabwe
E-mail: Recruitment@acbf-pact.org
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
The Executive Secretary reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
ACBF is a smoke-free environment.
