Partnership Communications and International Affairs Associate

Company Description: The Canada-Africa Strategic Innovation Partnership Alliance (CASIPA) is a Canadian institution dedicated to strengthening innovation partnerships between Canada and Africa. We work with governments, universities, founders, investors, research institutions, and industry to advance entrepreneurship, research commercialization, investment, and international collaboration.

This position offers early career professionals an opportunity to contribute to institutional initiatives while working alongside leaders across Canada's innovation ecosystem.

Role Description: The Partnership Communications and International Affairs Associate supports executive communications and institutional engagement with government, universities, innovation organizations, diplomatic missions, and international partners. You will contribute to executive correspondence, partnership outreach, stakeholder research, institutional briefings, and strategic communications supporting CASIPA's national and international initiatives.

Location: Remote

Term: 4 Months

Commitment: Part-Time

Position Type: Volunteer Internship

Key Responsibilities

• Support executive partnership communications.

• Research Canadian and international innovation organizations.

• Prepare executive briefings and stakeholder profiles.

• Assist with government and university engagement.

• Coordinate strategic outreach campaigns.

• Support executive events and roundtables.

• Draft institutional correspondence and partnership materials.

• Maintain stakeholder relationship records.

Preferred Background

• International Relations

• Global Affairs

• Political Science

• Public Policy

• Communications

• International Development

• Public Administration

Ideal Candidate: You enjoy policy, diplomacy, international cooperation, and institutional strategy. You write clearly, communicate professionally, and enjoy building relationships across sectors.

• Interest in innovation ecosystems, venture capital, public policy, entrepreneurship, economic development, international affairs, or business strategy

• Comfortable working independently

• Able to think strategically

• Demonstrates professional maturity and discretion.

Internship Benefits:

• Direct exposure to innovation funding ecosystems

• Experience with grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and capital development

• Access to senior ecosystem leaders and institutional stakeholders

• Strategic project ownership

• Certificate of Completion

• Personalized Letter of Recommendation

• Career Development Plan

• Executive mentorship

• Priority consideration for future leadership opportunities within CASIPA.

For faster consideration, send your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and portfolio if available to [email protected].