Strategy Intern

M-KOPA, a market-leading African fintech company, is hiring a Strategy Intern to join their dynamic team in Nairobi. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work directly with M-KOPA’s senior management team on strategic projects that drive financial inclusion across five African markets.

Position Details

Department: Fintech & Technology
Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full-time
Location Type: Hybrid
Duration: 10-week internship

Role Overview

The Strategy Intern will report directly to the Chief Product Officer. While based in Nairobi, this role has global scope, covering all markets of operations including Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. The position may require travel to engage with customers and in-country teams across these markets.

Company Recognition

M-KOPA has been recognized three times by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies (2022, 2023, and 2024) and was named among TIME100’s Most Influential Companies in the world in both 2023 and 2024. The company has served over 5 million customers and unlocked $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

The Strategy Intern at M-KOPA will:

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• – Prepare presentations for M-KOPA leadership and in-country teams to lead strategic clarity and agreement
• – Build financial models to analyze economics of strategic investments and new product launches
• – Conduct comprehensive industry research and competitive analysis

Performance Management

• – Develop departmental performance dashboards, working closely with product and data teams
• – Support M-KOPA’s quarterly business planning and prioritization process
• – Identify opportunities to improve operations, processes, efficiency, and output

Impact Focus

• – Contribute to M-KOPA’s mission of making positive impacts on customers and communities
• – Advocate for customer needs throughout all strategic initiatives

Candidate Requirements

Experience & Education

• – 5+ years of work experience in strategy, business operations, management consulting, product management, research, or comparable roles
• – Currently enrolled in an MBA or other relevant master’s degree program
• – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• – Emerging markets experience, particularly in East or West Africa (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• – Strong analytical skills with excellent experience in Excel modeling and data-driven decision making
• – Ability to solve open-ended business problems from identification through implementation
• – Effective collaboration skills and team orientation
• – Thrives in a dynamic environment and can deliver high-visibility projects with urgency
• – Passion for making fair and flexible financing accessible to everyone

Benefits Package

Working as a Strategy Intern at M-KOPA offers:

Location Benefits

• – Opportunity to live and work in Nairobi
• – Remote working options (depending on role requirements)

Financial & Practical Benefits

• – Group Life Cover
• – Airtime allowance (role-dependent)
• – WIFI payment up to 5 Mbps monthly (role-dependent)

Time Off

• – Prorated annual leave at 1.75 days per month (21 days per annum, excluding public holidays)

Career Development

M-KOPA empowers their people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. The company supports individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritizes well-being, and embraces flexibility.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through the company’s official channels. For more information about M-KOPA and their mission, visit m-kopa.com or check out their Impact Report.

Important Notices

Equal Opportunity: M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Labor Rights: M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labor and respects employees’ rights to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and to freely terminate their employment with appropriate notice. M-KOPA ensures all employees are of legal working age and complies with local laws for youth employment and student work.

Scam Alert: M-KOPA does not collect or charge any money during the hiring process. They never ask for “recruitment fees,” “processing fees,” “interview fees,” or any kind of payment in exchange for offer letters or interviews.