Graduate Trainee

Responsibilities:

• Manage political campaigns and candidates
• Drive public policy and reform initiatives
• Work inside serious political, advocacy, and governance campaigns.
• Participants will run a simulated campaign under real pressure, guided by experienced operators.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a degree in a related field
• No experience needed.
• Should have basic technology skills

Who Should Apply?

• A communications professional (media, PR, digital, messaging)
• An account manager or project manager ready to step into campaign leadership
• Interested in political campaigns, candidates, advocacy, or policy reform
• Comfortable working under pressure and tight timelines
• Serious about building a long-term career in campaigns or public affairs.
• Employment Opportunity: Campaign Academy is also a talent pipeline.
• Participants who demonstrate exceptional Strategic thinking, Operational discipline, Ethical judgment and Ability to deliver under pressure will be offered employment with Momentum Africa, working on live campaigns and policy initiatives across Africa.
• This is not an internship. This is a professional placement.

Employee Benefits:

• Successful candidates employed by Momentum Africa will receive:
• Competitive salary, aligned with role and experience
• Annual performance-based bonus, tied to campaign outcomes
• Health insurance, including wellness support
• Opportunity to work on political campaigns across multiple African countries.
• Accelerated career growth — real responsibility from day one.
• Mentorship from senior campaign and governance professionals
• Exposure to strategy, field, media, and operations
• A portfolio built on real campaigns, not simulations
• Flexible work schedule, acknowledging campaign realities
• Hybrid and remote work where possible
• High-trust, high-performance culture

Application Process: Applicants will be screened for

• Strategic judgment
• Operator mindset
• Ethical clarity
• Commitment and discipline

Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

Programme Start Date: February 2026

Duration: 4 weeks (High-intensity)

Note: Only serious applicants will be selected. Campaign Academy is demanding by design.

If you complete it successfully, you will be campaign-ready. If you excel, you will be employable immediately.