Internship Description:
AFRICAVENIR has deployed a community internet access network using Wi-Fi equipment to benefit students in primary and secondary schools and low-income populations. To extend this network to more remote villages, the organization is seeking to improve its stability, performance, and security.
The intern will work closely with the local team to:
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Configure and install fast, reliable internet networks tailored to user needs.
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Monitor, manage, and optimize existing internal and external network systems.
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Recommend configuration improvements and best practices based on available equipment.
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Demonstrate expertise in network protocols, related hardware, and operating systems.
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Diagnose and resolve network and security issues swiftly and effectively.
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Maintain functionality across all network components, including antennas, surveillance cameras, routers, modems, servers, switches, firewalls, and internet links.
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Identify failure points and propose corrective actions.
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Develop a contingency plan to ensure uninterrupted network service.
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Protect network systems from intrusions, threats, and cyberattacks.
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Work fluently across operating systems such as Windows, Mac, Linux, and network environments.
Intern Profile – Required Skills and Qualities
To carry out the tasks described, the intern is expected to possess:
Technical Competencies:
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Background in systems and network administration or cybersecurity.
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Solid understanding of networks, virtualization, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and operating systems.
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Mastery of network protocols and architecture.
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Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Additional Qualities:
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Problem-solving skills and quick adaptability to new challenges.
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Team spirit and ability to communicate technical insights in an accessible manner.
Internship Logistics
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Lomé, Togo
Accommodation:
AFRICAVENIR does not directly provide accommodation but assists interns in securing comfortable housing (including basic furniture, bed, refrigerator, and internet access) for around €100/month.
Meals:
Meals are provided. A cook and housekeeper are assigned to support the intern with meal preparation, laundry, and general cleanliness.
Start Date: From July 15th, 2025
Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This internship project directly supports multiple SDGs:
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SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure:
Enhancing resilient digital infrastructure to support innovation and reduce digital exclusion. -
SDG 4 – Quality Education:
Enabling online learning and remote educational access through stable internet services. -
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth:
Supporting digital entrepreneurship and economic inclusion by improving access to reliable connectivity. -
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities:
Reducing the social and economic gap by facilitating digital inclusion for marginalized communities. -
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals:
Enabling international cooperation and knowledge sharing through enhanced digital connectivity.
By contributing to a more reliable and secure wireless infrastructure, the intern will play an active role in promoting digital inclusion and sustainable technological development.
Organization Information
Name of Organization: AFRICAVENIR
Contact Person: Megan Stanislas Afan
Email: africavenir@gmail.com
Organization Description – Mission:
AFRICAVENIR is a non-profit organization committed to improving the socio-economic and cultural living conditions of rural communities in Togo. The organization adopts a holistic development model that integrates education, health, the environment, and agriculture.
Vision:
To become a leading organization that empowers communities to develop their potential by providing high-quality knowledge transfer, healthcare, and sustainable environmental protection methods.
Core Values:
AFRICAVENIR represents Strong Ambition, grounded in Respect and Innovation to Build Africa on Educational Values—nurturing Independence and Responsibility.