Job Field: Sector in Internships / Volunteering

Intern, Program Implementation

Job Purpose

Evidence Action is seeking Interns to be attached to its Safe Water program in Western Kenya. Perfect for an energetic candidate with a passion for Evidence Action’s mission to be a world leader in scaling evidence-based and cost-effective programs to reduce the burden of poverty.

Duties and Responsibilities
Community Sensitization Meetings

Conduct Chlorine Dispenser awareness meetings with community members through appropriate forums such as schools, chief barazas, community health meetings etc
Refresher training to dispenser promoters and community on Dispenser usage and health benefits.

Data Management

Collect data from program water points with Chlorine Dispensers, community members, promoters etc. and submission using ODK
Performing data checks (both hard and soft copies), back checks and providing immediate/future remedies/suggestions
Working with data trackers at the office level in collaboration with the area coordinator and the field leads in charge

Planning Field Activities

Work closely with the area coordinator/associate coordinator in developing weekly/ monthly work plans for community service assistants.
Organize required logistical support such as transport, vehicle/motorbike fueling and other necessary fields tools/materials such as surveys etc.
Other assignments as allocated by the supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications

Minimum Diploma in Management, Community work (social/health), Project planning & management or equivalent.
Computer Literacy is a requirement
Motorcycle riding experience with a valid driving license from a recognized driving school will be an added advantage.
The applicants should be able to communicate well in English, Kiswahili
Should have finished school not more than a year as of the date of the advertisement.

Required Competencies and Attributes

High level of integrity and stewardship
Passion to work in a rural community setting and willingness to use a motorcycle in the field.
Flexible mindset and willingness to switch to other activities on short notice due to timelines and urgency
Self-driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders.
Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast-paced work environment.

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apply.workable.com

October 29, 2024
Operations Coordinator Internship Assistant Restaurant Supervisor – Cysuites Apartment Hotel

RESPONSIBILITIES

Anticipate and plan for upcoming student placements and make the necessary arrangements and recommendations
Organize student orientations and hospital orientations with the placement director
Identify health facilities for medical student placements
Negotiate with health facility managers and superintendents for EA student placements
Liaise with the operations manager to ensure adequate living space and accommodation for the students
Recommend and supervise any remodeling and installation work at EA residences
Identify potential suppliers for transportation and other services in consultation with the operations manager
Organize community involvement activities that will promote EA CSR efforts for visiting students
Efficiently manage student itineraries and arrange for timely airport transfers and other local transportation as needed
Identify potential suppliers for transportation and other services in consultation with the operations manager
Organize community involvement activities that will promote EA CSR efforts for visiting students
Efficiently manage student itineraries and arrange for timely airport transfers and other local transportation as needed
In coordination with the operations manager supervise all support staff and make staffing recommendations as needed
Explore and identify new tourism business opportunities and coordinate tourism activities
Leads generation and sales
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Tours and Travel or related field with a minimum of second class honors, and minimum of B+ from KCSE.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Sufficient computing skills (Ms. Office suite).
Photography skills will be an added advantage.
Must be willing to work long and odd hours including Sundays.
Reside in Mombasa.
Covid-19 vaccination certificate

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October 29, 2024
Student Intern

Qualifications
It is a prerequisite that the applicant meets the requirements for student interns that are described on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website , and accepts the conditions mentioned there.
In the assessment of candidates, emphasis will be placed on:

started higher education in social sciences, economics or legal subjects
relevant academic background and interest in foreign policy
knowledge of Kenyan and/or Somali politics, culture and society is an advantage
experience from or interest in aid/development cooperation is an advantage
personal initiative
analytical properties
good abilities for both collaboration and independent work
experience with social media and online publishing
very good written presentation skills in Norwegian
very good English skills (written and spoken)

Scholarships and practical conditions

The traineeship lasts for six months, starting in September 2023.
The trainee scheme is unpaid, but the trainee receives a stipend which currently amounts to NOK 14,000 per month. The scholarship can be combined with support from Lånekassen. The intern must cover his own travel and living expenses, and is himself responsible for obtaining accommodation.
Applicants must be prepared that changes in the Travel Council for Kenya may result in the offer of internships having to be withdrawn. Any expenses incurred prior to joining will not be covered in such situations.

Applications in Norwegian, with a CV, references and documentation from the place of study (diploma/transcript or confirmation of study place) should be sent to emb.nairobi@mfa.no no later than 2 June 2023. Please send the application and attachments in a combined PDF file, where the applicant’s name is included in the file name. The e-mail’s title field is marked with “Internship application autumn 2023”.Questions about the internship place can be directed to Council of Ministers Geir Arne Schei at geir.arne.schei@mfa.no

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emb.nairobi@mfa.no

October 29, 2024
M-Pesa Africa Internship Program- 2023/24

We are pleased to announce an internship opportunity for the Financial Year 2023/2024 in the Commercial, Risk & Compliance, Human Resources, Legal, Cybersecurity & Technology business areas.
Our internship program will run quarterly i.e. From July to September, October to December and January to March 2024. Call for applications will only happen once in the financial year allowing you to plan which quarter of the year you will be available.
As an intern, you will be exposed to ‘on job training’ and get the chance to work with experienced leaders throughout the program. Through an internship with us you will tackle business challenges that make a real impact. You will work alongside teams performing real tasks and you’ll develop your skills and build your network in a dynamic environment designed to support your long-term career objectives.
In keeping with our current learning needs, we are looking for University students or recent graduates who meet the criteria indicated below:

You must be in your final or second last year of your degree program or having graduated with the last 1 year in an accredited institution of higher learning;
You must be on break from school during the internship period for any of the quarters within the year. For ongoing students, priority will be given to students with industrial attachment as a requirement to completion of the degree program;
Must be available for the full period of the internship program (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm);
You can only select 1 quarter in the year for which you will be available for the internship;
The internship is for a fixed period of three months without extension.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
Ideal candidate’s requirements:

Desire to gain professional experience and is incredibly eager to learn and explore the corporate environment;
Oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, as well as the ability to challenge the status quo will enhance a successful internship;
Basic proficiency in MS office suite skill required.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications, proceed to update your candidate profile on our recruitment portal, click on the Apply button then fill in this form to help us place you with ease. Do remember to attach your updated resume in your Portal Application.Failure to fill the form & submitting your application will lead to automatic disqualification.Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply.

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safaricom.taleo.net

October 29, 2024
Management Trainee Program Director, Regional Transportation Director of Fulfilment

Purpose:

To ensure that we have new talent joining the company and provide fresh ideas. They will also be trained to become future leaders of the company who have a holistic view of how the company operates.

Criteria:

Fresh Graduate with less than 2 years of experience
A Bachelor Degree on-track to a minimum of Second Upper Honors or Cum Laude (Distinction) or equivalent
Preferably a degree related to the field of Logistics/Supply Chain, Engineering, or Tech
Other good non-academic achievements and activities
Quick learner and open to different experiences

Benefits:

Accelerated development over 1 year of the program
Multiple rotations over different departments and functions. Potentially to be in different countries
Assigned senior leader to be your mentor
Competitive salary

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October 29, 2024
ICLA Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

The overall objective of the internship role will be to contribute to NRC ICLA’s evidence creation, strategic advocacy and partner identification, engagement and support around Legal Identity (LID), Housing Land and Property (HLP) and Employment Laws and Procedures (ELP) efforts in collaboration with communities we work with, state and non-state actors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support with the formatting/design/branding of specific NRC advocacy products (eg: briefing notes, policy memos, etc)
Support with MoU drafting, OAT processes and the preparation of Notes for File and Framework Agreements with unique partnerships
Assist with organising advocacy meetings at the Country Office in liaison with NRC field staff, including setting up meetings, researching targets and helping with follow up – including with the National Government and County Government Offices
Provide support in the form of note-taking, monitoring, reporting, etc. ahead of, during and after specific occasions (e.g.: summits, pledging/advocacy events, etc)
Support research and analysis initiatives related to NRC advocacy work
Support archiving, filing and categorisation of NRC policy, advocacy, media and communication initiatives
Support partners with NRC’s urban programming ambitions around legal protection interventions
Assist with outreach to institutions, universities, think tanks and other relevant institutions engaged in humanitarian action or policy decision-making

QUALIFICATIONS

Trained or undergoing training in Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Politics, Law, Communications, International Relations or a relevant field.
Passionate about humanitarian work including areas such as research, advocacy and legal assistance and protection related work.
Interest in humanitarian policy, with ability to demonstrate familiarity with one or more key policy areas (Legal Aid; Protection; Housing, Land and Property; Employment Laws and Procedures, Leal Identity) a strong advantage.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal

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ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com

October 29, 2024
Paul Lacey International Programs (IP) Intern

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Strategic institutional planning

Acquire knowledge of programs and AFSC’s overall migration approaches
Establish a comprehensive understanding of the Global context as it relates to human mobility, forced displacement and migration.

Project coordination & implementation

Obtain experience in the use and development of project management and coordination tools
Acquire knowledge and skills on how to identify and document shared lessons and program synergies between migration and other programs
Basic understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) approaches

KEY TASKS INCLUDE:
Support the IP Migration Thematic Director and program teams in reviewing/analyzing global migration situations, contexts and trends

Carry out research on migration themes that will be prioritized by the IP MTD and or the program teams
Work with IP MTD to collect information and to document existing program models
Support in synthesizing country program reports to augment migration related changes.
Support program teams in developing material for internal and external communication
Assist in identifying/ mapping national, regional, global actors, networks and collaborators
Support region staff in developing migration focused proposals for the DEPs and the narrative report and support on the administrative side of DEPs
Assist program teams in documenting migration lessons and areas of synergy between migration and other strategic plan goals
Explore and document migration approaches from a non-colonial and community lead perspectives.
Support Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) to help unpack issues related to the program’s alignment with the Migration Theory of Change (ToC)

EXPERIENCE:

Completed tertiary studies in migration and human mobility
Knowledge and experience in the development and review of communication materials
Basic advocacy skills
Basic knowledge in monitoring, evaluation and learning
Good writing, organizing and communication skills.

COMPENSATION: This is a paid internship. Compensation will be negotiated upon offer.

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recruiting.ultipro.com

October 29, 2024
Strategy Intern

We’re excited about you because you have experience with

Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to inform M-KOPA’s 3-year strategic plan
Build financial models to analyze economics of strategic investments
Prepare presentations for M-KOPA leadership, in-country teams, and stakeholders to drive strategic clarity and alignment
Manage high-priority cross-functional strategic projects to achieve our overall business objectives
Develop departmental performance dashboards, coordinating with product and data teams to define and measure KPIs
Support M-KOPA’s quarterly business planning and prioritization process
Identify and scope opportunities to improve operations, process, efficiency, and performance

We are excited about you because you

Are passionate about making fair and flexible financing accessible to everyone
Have 5+ years of work experience in strategy, business operations, management consulting, product management, research, or comparable roles
Are currently enrolled in an MBA or other relevant master’s degree program
Are strong analytically, have significant experience with excel modeling and making data-driven decisions
Love solving open-ended business problems, from identifying the problem that needs to be solved through developing actionable recommendations and driving implementation
Are excited to be a champion for our customers in everything you do
Are a collaborator and have a low ego
Love fast-moving environments with a sense of urgency to get the job done
Have emerging markets experience (particularly in East or West Africa)
Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

What’s in it for you

Private health insurance (inpatient outpatient, maternity, eye care, and dental) –
Group Life Cover
Remote working (dependent on the nature of the role)
Airtime allowance (dependent on the nature of the role)
WIFI payment up to 5 Mbps monthly (dependent on the nature of the role)
Pro rata to the time worked / 21 days per annum (excluding public holidays). Annual leave is accrued at the standard rate of 1.75 days per month

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jobs.lever.co

October 29, 2024
Shelter & Settlements Intern

Overall purpose of the role

We are looking for an intern who will work at DRC East Africa & Great Lakes Regional Office in Nairobi. The intern will have the opportunity to enable DRC to work more effectively with operationalizing the Shelter & Settlements Sector, and specifically support the expand the network and implement the activities established within the sector. The position will further give support to the Global Shelter & Settlements Sector. The intern will support various projects with communication, documentation, and internal information management.

Responsibilities:
COMMUNICATION

Support the roll-out of global trainings & induction (online), planning & coordination.
Support event organisation incl. Logistics.
Strengthen communication on the DRC Shelter & Settlements sector:
Editing InSite Sector page content and news articles: e.g. support with maintenance, editing and upload of information to DRC Insite pages and SharePoint
Updating/posting/editing intranet Shelter & Settlements Sector content;
Developing/maintaining Shelter & Settlements Sector mailing list;
Support development and roll-out of webinars and e-learning modules;
Support with developing / editing guidance and policy material for internal / external use in the sector;
Mapping Shelter & Settlements sector staff & projects across DRC country operations;
Fulfill some basic administrative tasks.

INFORMATION & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Strengthen information on Shelter & Settlements Sector:
Practical support to gathering and disseminating relevant sector tools/templates
Logistical/practical help related to relevant sector products & processes
Light research on relevant issues and other relevant ad hoc tasks;
Assisting in rolling out e-learning tools and / or global events;

DONOR REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE

Support with donor reporting (mainly editing);
Supporting with maintaining DRC Insite Shelter & Settlement Page.
There may be additional tasks assigned depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

About you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and technical competencies:

Be enlisted at a university for a relevant education (architecture. Engineer or international relations, international development or related field)
Be fluent in both written and spoken English (fluency in French is an advantage)
Have good analytical skills
Have good communication skills (written and verbal)
Be comfortable using Zoom, Teams and have decent IT skills
Have the required permits to work and live in Kenya

Apply via :

job.drc.ngo

October 29, 2024
Intern Urban Resilience Programme Support, I

Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background, the interns’ assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the overall supervision of the Human Settlements Officer (HSO) at the Regional Office for Africa, and in collaboration with the Urban Resilience Programme Specialists of the team, the Urban Resilience Programme Support Intern will:
Familiarize him/herself with UN-Habitat’s mandate and the tools developed.
Support the City Resilience Action Planning (CityRAP) Tool implementation in various secondary cities.
Support for the organization of events and conferences in terms of content creation, logistics, etc.
Support the development of new projects and fund-raising proposals, and undertaking research regarding urban resilience, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
Perform other tasks as needed, including but not limited to note taking, drafting minutes, translations, attendance to meetings.

Competencies

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office).
Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred areas of studies:

Urban or Town Planning, Architecture, Social Science, Economics, Geography, International Development or any other related field of study.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Interest in the thematic of urban resilience and motivation to work in the sub-Saharan Africa region is required.
Experience in communications, writing, graphic design and proficiency in computer software applications is desirable.

Apply via :

careers.un.org

October 29, 2024