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Built Environment Intern (Summer 2025)

DOWA - Doing Good Work in Africa
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Built Environment  Intern – Architecture, Urban Planning & Real Estate (Summer 2025)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria (In-person preferred; Virtual available)
Interns Needed: Multiple
Eligibility: Students pursuing studies in Architecture, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or the Built Environment

A pioneering Africa-centered design hub based in Abuja is seeking creative and detail-oriented interns with a passion for innovative, sustainable, and culturally responsive design. Interns will gain hands-on experience in architecture and urban planning projects rooted in African contexts, using cutting-edge tools and storytelling to reimagine cities and spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and revise architectural drawings using CAD software.
  • Assist in conceptual design processes for real estate and urban planning projects.
  • Support graphic design needs, including visual presentations and reports.
  • Research and document case studies or culturally inspired design solutions.
  • Explore how AI tools can be integrated into design thinking and practice.
  • Contribute to design storytelling and community engagement content.

Preferred Skills & Tools:

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or related CAD tools.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
  • Basic knowledge of AI tools for design is a plus (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E).
  • Excellent written communication and presentation skills.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Immersive studio experience at a Pan-African design and innovation hub.
  • Exposure to culture-driven architectural thinking and urban solutions.
  • Mentorship from professionals in architecture and spatial development.
  • Contribution to real-world projects with social and cultural impact.ntists 

Undergraduate or graduate students of African descent or those returning to ABUJA for summer are strongly encouraged to apply.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Presently, in-person internships are structured as STIPEND-PAID and are available only to students with flights & accommodation sorted, while virtual internships are UNPAID because, for the most part, our partners in Africa are unable to offer competitive rates compared to organizations in the US. Students are encouraged to apply for grants or funding from their universities or third-party organizations. Here is a link to some additional funding resources. In select cases, DOWA may offer grants directly to students.

These unpaid internship opportunities meet the requirements set forth by the US Department of Labor (FLSA); see https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.htm. Interns engage virtually for about 14–16 hours per week for a duration of 8–10 weeks in beneficial learnings from innovators which can be tied to the intern’s formal education program through integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit. The DOWA initiative ensures access to development opportunities such as ongoing mentorship, cultural immersion, personal and professional development sessions.

Please view past interns' impact stories for additional insights: www.dowafrica.org
If you have any additional questions, please contact: info@dowafrica.org