Web Development Intern
Overview
About Qavaa Innovate
Qavaa Innovate is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping youth and women with the digital, technological, and entrepreneurial skills required to thrive in the 21st century.
Across our communities, millions of young people still lack access to basic digital literacy, modern tools, and opportunities to participate in the growing digital economy. This digital divide limits economic mobility, employability, and long-term growth.
Our work spans digital literacy, tech training, career preparation, and social impact programs, from school lab renovations to learning material distribution.
Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and access to real-world practical experiences, we empower the next generation of African innovators, creators, and problem-solvers.
This internship is part of our mission to provide young talent with meaningful skill-building opportunities while contributing to impactful digital projects that benefit communities.
Why Join Qavaa Innovate
Digital skills are becoming essential for economic participation, yet millions of young Africans still lack access to the right tools and learning opportunities.
As a Web Development Intern at Qavaa Innovate, you will help create the digital infrastructure that supports education, accessible learning, and community impact.
You will also enjoy:
- Working in a collaborative, purposeful, and supportive environment.
- Seeing the tangible impact of your work on young learners, schools, and communities.
- Growing your skills through real tasks, mentorship, and hands-on projects.
- Contributing to the future of digital empowerment across Africa.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome all applications equally. Qavaa Innovate celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
If you feel you don’t meet every requirement but bring motivation and a unique potential, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted on the Qavaa Innovate website, in the Careers section.
📍 Deadline: Friday, November 28, 2025 – 23:59 GMT
Please prepare your:
- CV
- Portfolio or GitHub link
- Country of residence (Guinea, Togo, or Niger)
- Availability
Specific Skills
Required Skills
- Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
- Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development.
- Ability to work independently and manage remote collaboration effectively.
- Residence in Guinea, Togo, or Niger.
Nice to Have
- Experience with WordPress (themes, plugins, or builders).
- Basic understanding of React, Next.js, or other modern frameworks.
- Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows.
- Attention to detail, curiosity, and eagerness to learn quickly.
- Interest in nonprofit, youth empowerment, or educational technology projects
Responsible For
Role Overview
We are looking for a Web Development Intern to support the growth of our digital initiatives and contribute to the development and improvement of Qavaa Innovate’s web platforms. This role is ideal for motivated students or young developers who want to strengthen their front-end and web-development skills while working on real projects that enhance access to information, training, and community programs. You will work fully remotely and collaborate with our Development team to build, optimize, and maintain web experiences that support our beneficiaries, partners, and programs. This internship is open only to candidates residing in Guinea, Togo, or Niger. Key Responsibilities Web Development & Integration- Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Qavaa Innovate web platforms.
- Translate UI/UX designs and mockups into high-quality responsive web pages.
- Implement best practices in accessibility, user experience, and performance.
- Diagnose and fix bugs, UI issues, layout inconsistencies, and performance bottlenecks.
- Optimize loading speed, structure, and responsiveness across devices and browsers.
- Work with the Development team to implement features, components, and improvements.
- Participate in sprint reviews, code discussions, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Follow coding standards and contribute to clean, maintainable code.
- Stay up to date with modern JavaScript, CSS frameworks, and CMS tools.
- Participate in mentoring sessions and receive regular feedback to accelerate your growth.
- Explore new technologies relevant to Qavaa Innovate’s mission (React, Next.js, WordPress, etc.).
Job Nature
Other Benefits
What We Offer
- A practical, real-world learning environment with guidance from experienced developers.
- Flexible, remote work culture aligned with your schedule and academic commitments.
- Opportunity to work on projects that support youth empowerment, education, and community development.
- A chance to build your portfolio with impactful, mission-driven projects.
- Professional mentorship, career orientation, and skill-building opportunities.
- A role that contributes directly to our broader goal of reducing the digital divide in Africa.
Job Level
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes to support@qavaainnovate.com mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.
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