Alumni Programme Project Officer – Intern

Join Enko Education on our mission to unlock potential in Africa

Enko Education is an international school network with Africa at heart and the world in mind. We are building a network of African International Schools in 11 African countries, offering an education accessible to more learners in Africa that gives them the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.

Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated intern, passionate about community management and communication, who can bring creativity and rigour to our alumni network.

Apply now and embark on a journey of transformation with Enko Education.

As an Alumni Program Project Officer, you have a strong interest in education, Africa, or impact-driven work. You will contribute to the engagement and consolidation of our alumni network. You will work closely with the Central Marketing & Communications team to make the alumni community a strong strategic asset for Enko Education.

Community Engagement

• Animate the alumni community by regularly publishing quality content on dedicated platforms, including news, job opportunities, and event information
• Engage individually with alumni to follow each person’s journey and maintain a close relationship with the network
• Moderate and facilitate exchanges within alumni groups and forums
• Identify the most active alumni and mobilise them as network ambassadors

Alumni Database Management

• Maintain and update the alumni database, ensuring information is accurate and complete
• Search for and identify alumni on LinkedIn and other platforms to enrich and complete the database
• Track the professional and academic journeys of former students on an ongoing basis
• Contribute to the structuring and continuous improvement of community management tools

Content Production & Storytelling

• Write and send a bi-monthly alumni newsletter: content curation, writing, layout, and distribution
• Create engaging content in the form of alumni portraits (interviews, testimonials, inspiring journeys)
• Build and manage a “success story bank” showcasing the achievements of Enko alumni
• Turn key community moments (achievements, events, milestones) into high-impact content

Institutional Communication & Events

• Support communication to alumni around Enko events (webinars, networking gatherings, graduation ceremonies)
• Contribute to internal and external communication related to alumni initiatives
• Adapt messaging to different audiences (recent alumni, experienced alumni, partners)

• A first experience (internship, personal project, volunteering) in communications, community management, or marketing is a plus
• We are also open to candidates with no formal experience who demonstrate exceptional potential through their projects or previous work (newsletter, blog, content page, social media account, etc.)
• Strong writing and storytelling skills (this is essential)
• Ability to create clear, structured, and engaging content across formats (social media, newsletters, internal communications, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and a natural sense of quality and consistency
• Ability to adapt tone depending on the audience (alumni, teams, external stakeholders)
• Comfortable with digital tools and professional social networks (particularly LinkedIn)
• Proactive, reliable, and able to take ownership of tasks from start to finish
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and incorporating feedback

Learn more on our website: enkoeducation.com