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  • Call for Expression Of Interest – Internship Programme For Africa (RAF)

    Call for Expression Of Interest – Internship Programme For Africa (RAF)

    Tasks and responsibilities
    The intern will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office before the beginning of the assignment.
    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

    Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a “bona fide”  educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http:// www.whed.net/
    Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
    Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).
    Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.
    Be nationals of FAO Member Nations.
    Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
    Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
    Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother or father) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Internship Programme.
    Candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed duty station prior to the start of the internship assignment.

    FAO Core Competencies

    Results Focus
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Building Effective Relationships
    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

    Technical/Functional Skills
    Relevant academic study in one of the fields of the Organization.
    Information to applicants

    Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non- and under-represented member nations as well as candidates from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Land-locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) are encouraged to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.
    All applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants will be directly contacted for interviews by the hiring office and contacted again, if selected.
    Candidates who have already undertaken an internship assignment at FAO, will not be eligible for another internship.
    FAO pays a monthly stipend to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.

    Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

    Apply via :

    jobs.fao.org

  • Human-Computer Interaction PhD Internship Paralegal Internship opportunities

    Human-Computer Interaction PhD Internship Paralegal Internship opportunities

    Microsoft works with the world’s best researchers, moving with the current of technology as it rapidly evolves. Together we share the motivation to seek innovative solutions to the world’s toughest challenges and improve the lives of people everywhere. The MARI, Nairobi, Kenya, is looking for a PhD intern for a 3-month Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research project. The internship will be full time and located in Nairobi, Kenya. 
    The MARI is a first of its kind research institute, closely combining foundational research, with product innovation, engineering and design to create the technologies of the future. Our mission is to understand, build and deploy innovative cloud and AI technologies which not only address core opportunities in Africa and contribute to solving local challenges at scale but which contribute to creating a more productive future of work, health and society globally. 
       
    Microsoft provides a nurturing environment to support passionate researchers and engineers in technology innovation. We are seeking candidates excelling in deep thinking research aspects and fast-paced entrepreneurial execution. The ideal candidates should have strong ability to work with researchers and product team colleagues at Microsoft to push forward research agendas and being a team player in a collaborative and supportive environment.  
       
    We are seeking a candidate with stellar research skills and technical backgrounds. Applicants should demonstrate depth of knowledge in planning, conducting and publishing a research study.  
    Responsibilities

    Plan and execute a qualitative HCI research study with small and businesses in Kenya 
    Conduct usability testing of an NLP prototype and document the findings 
    Communicate research and development results to internal and external audiences in oral and written form, including peer-reviewed publications and patents 
    Collaborate with research, product groups and other stakeholders  
    Support the MARI team in related research and HCI work 

    Qualifications
    Required qualifications:  

    Ability to design and execute on a research agenda, with experience in qualitative HCI research and HCI methodologies. 
    Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science/Engineering (with a focus on HCI) or related field. 
    Experience contributing to research communities and/or efforts, including publishing papers at top tier conferences 
    Excellent critical thinking and communication skills. 

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Relevant work experience, including industry experience or as a Researcher in a lab.  
    Track record of publications in top HCI venues. 

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  • Safaricom Annual Internship -2022/23

    Safaricom Annual Internship -2022/23

    DESCRIPTION
     
    At Safaricom PLC, we take pride in continually investing in talent to ensure that we have the best pool of resources in the market.
    We are pleased to announce an internship opportunity for the year 2022 in the Commercial, Business Development, Enterprise Business, Financial Services, Internal Audit, Finance, Corporate Affairs, Human Resources Divisions & Digital IT.
    Our Internship program runs quarterly i.e. From April to June, July to September, October to December and January to March 2023.  Call for applications will only happen once in the financial year allowing you to plan which quarter of the year you are available for. This internship will seek to expose you to the various teams within your assigned divisions e.g. Sales support, Marketing, Market research, MPESA, HR, Finance, Procurement, Audit, Corporate sales innovation and IT.
    As an intern, you will be exposed to ‘on job training’ and exposure to our experienced leaders throughout the program. Through an internship with us, you’ll tackle business challenges that make a real impact. You’ll 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 who meet the criteria indicated below:

    You must be in your final or second last year of any Business-related degree program in an accredited institution of higher learning undertaking a Bachelor’s Degree.
    You must be on break from school during the internship period for any of the quarters within the year.
    Knowledge in any digital vertical within commercial e.g. digital marketing, digital sales, data science will be an added advantage
    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
     
    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.

    As part of the recruitment and on-boarding process the below documents will be required at a later stage.

    Letter from your college indicating you are a student there and/or require internship as part of requirement for course completion.
    NSSF, NHIF, KRA PIN & Bank account details
    Copy of National Identity Card.
    Good conduct & CRB certificate

    Apply via :

    safaricom.taleo.net

  • Programme Specialist -Ecology

    Programme Specialist -Ecology

    This UN Volunteer position is in the Africa Office of UNEP based at Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The Africa Office is responsible for implementing UNEP’s approved 4-year Medium Term Strategy and the biennial Programme of Work in the 54 countries of Africa under different the seven (7) sub-programmes namely: Climate change, ecosystems, chemicals and wastes, environmental governance, environment under review, resource efficiency, and environmental resilience to disasters and conflicts. This position falls under the Ecosystems and Biodiversity sub-programme.
    Under the Ecosystems sub-programme, the Africa Office of UNEP is responsible for the sound management of water resources in Africa through various efforts aimed at governments, civil society actors, private sector and the local communities. This is achieved through partnerships with other UN entities such as FAO, UNESCO, UNICEF and the African Development Bank. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is jointly led by UNEP and FAO. In Africa the Pan-African Action Agenda on Ecosystem Restoration, Africa’s commitment to implement the UN Decade, is coordinated by NEPAD with support of UNEP and other partners. UNEP further supports regional integration by working with the African Union and Regional Economic Commissions (EAC, SADC, IGAD, ECOWAS, etc).
    Task description
    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This position is located in the UNEP Africa Office in Nairobi, Kenya under the Healthy and Productive Ecosystems Sub-Programme.
    Under the direct supervision of Coordinator of the Healthy and Productive Ecosystems Sub-Programme, Africa Office, United Nations Environment Programme, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks related to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the Pan-African Action Agenda on Ecosystem Restoration for increased resilience in Africa. The National Volunteer will further assist to establish links to other policy processes and decisions such as the Africa Green Stimulus Programme of the African Ministerial Conference on Environment, and the Africa Green Recovery Action Plan of the African Union. In specific the incumbent will support the implementation of ecosystem restoration programme by:
    Project management

    Support implementation of projects, activities and initiatives by preparing plans budgets and instruments to facilitate implementation of the Pan-African Action Agenda on Ecosystem Restoration on different aspects of ecosystem restoration.
    Monitoring the implementation progress of various projects/activities, preparing re-ports, and following through to see that management actions are acted upon.
    Liaising with stakeholders, project implementation partners, government officials etc to ensure that restoration projects fit into the priorities of countries e.g., in national restoration action plans etc.
    Participate in capacity building activities of the programme and Unit as required from time to time.

    Knowledge management

    Compile reports from various restoration initiatives from across Africa and populate the Monitoring Platform developed by NEPAD.
    Support the visibility of the Pan-African Action Agenda on Ecosystem Restoration through communications activities of the project by identifying story items, soliciting contributions, drafting stories, etc and liaising with the communications Unit of Africa Office, etc.
    Manage the Africa Eco-Voices communication project of the Pan-African Action Agenda on Ecosystem Restoration.
    Adapting global resources of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and making them suitable for the African context and aligned to the Pan-African Action Agenda on Ecosystem Restoration.
    Support in organizing various meetings, preparing documentations and presentations of the meetings, maintaining records of the meetings, and following up to action points agreed during the meetings, etc.
    Develop and maintain a basic database of projects, partners, policies, minutes of meetings etc.
    Keep track of requests from partners and other stakeholders, and prepare responses to as appropriate, etc.

    Programme development

    Assist in preparing concept notes, project proposals, programme documents, etc for resource mobilization.
    Conduct desk studies, surveys, and limited field research on ecosystem restoration, including by using GIS resources, and prepare reports based on the analyses of data;
    Review documents and provide comments as required

    Results/Expected Outputs

    Implementation of the Pan-African Action Agenda on Ecosystem Restoration enhanced
    Africa Eco-Voices communication project revamped and functional in a timely manner and with high quality articles
    A simple knowledge management platform established to support the implementation of the Pan-African Action Agenda on Ecosystem Management
    At least one concept note developed for resource mobilization

    Apply via :

    app.unv.org

  • Product Manager Intern

    Product Manager Intern

    Summary
    We are looking for a future product leader who is excited to help address climate, environmental and agricultural related problems. During the internship, you will work on the full range of product responsibilities. You will develop a deep understanding of our platform as well as our users and the challenges they face. Equipped with this research, you will identify opportunities for addressing these problems and even present and validate proposed solutions.
    What You’ll Do

    Assist in competitive market analysis and fleshing out persona details
    Help to identify key product opportunities and help define product requirements
    Understand customer experience; propose a feature/solution; creating a prototype of such a solution in collaboration with our user experience team
    Make data driven decisions based on customer usage and behavior, and learning how to create dashboards in Tableau
    Work across engineering, analyst, and data science teams to flesh out feature requirements, with a focus on data ingestion and extracting insights from our data
    Present insights and findings to key stakeholders and leaders
    What We’re Looking For
    Passion and interest in product and customer experience.
    Leadership experience through jobs, projects, or extracurriculars.
    Relevant experience in technology, finance, or software development.
    Pursuing a degree in computer science or related field.

    Nice to have

    Proficiency with Jira, Python, SQL, Jupyter, and APIs
    Familiarity with Plotly Dash, Excel, Tableau, and PowerBI

    Apply via :

    boards.greenhouse.io

  • Biochemistry Internship ( 2 Positions) Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences ( 2 Positions) Bachelors in Procurement and Supply Chain Management ( 2 Positions) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

    Biochemistry Internship ( 2 Positions) Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences ( 2 Positions) Bachelors in Procurement and Supply Chain Management ( 2 Positions) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

    Job Description
    The Kenya Medical Research Institute is committed to providing the youth with opportunities to acquire, sharpen their knowledge and gain technical/practical skills to complement their studies in order to enhance their employability in line with the Kenya
    Requirement Type

    Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in Biochemistry    
    Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age    
    Have graduated and must attach the required Bachelor’s certificate    
    Attach a Copy of Identify Card (ID card)    
    Provide a Certificate of good conduct    
    Should possess interpersonal and communication skills    
    Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter    
    A person of integrity    
    Should possess strong analytical skills    
    Must be computer literate.

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  • Community Engagement Volunteer / Assistant (2 Positions)

    Community Engagement Volunteer / Assistant (2 Positions)

    The project’s overall objective is to strengthen children and adolescents’ protection in Kakamega and Nakuru Counties to prevent and respond to violence, abuse, exploitation, and harmful cultural practices.
    Job Purpose
    CISP is leading a consortium of partners to implement a Child Protection project funded by AICS in four sub-Counties in Nakuru and Kakamega Counties. The purpose of this position is to mobilize and engage with community structures and stakeholders, and to initiate community dialogues for a positive change for children in Kakamega/Nakuru Counties. The position will work closely with all other staff in the consortium and other stakeholders to enhance prevention and response mechanisms for child rights violations in the targeted communities.
    Roles and Responsibilities:
    Under supervision of Community Engagement Officer.
    Assume responsibility for community dialogues and children empowerment activities (child rights clubs) at field level, and ensure compliance with the discussion tools, project tools and work plan.
    Ensure timely and effective implementation of the supervision and monitoring tools of the community dialogues and child rights clubs.
    Monitor the communication action plans aiming at changing harmful social norms and improving community awareness on child rights.
    Supervise the activities of the child rights clubs, including regular visits to schools with child rights clubs to coordinate discussions/activities and monitor their progress.
    Support the implementation of the community-led awareness and prevention activities including SBCC events
    Ensure timely and accurate data and reports including pictures, good practices, lessons learnt, and human-interest stories are submitted to the line manager.
    Participate in weekly meetings with line manager to plan, discuss any issues, share ideas and coordinate project activities.
    Ensure child-friendly procedures are included in all activities.
    Assess and share gaps in the field of child protection and initiate partnerships to address those gaps.
    Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
    Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    Form 4 certificate, certificate in social work or related field is an added advantage
    Should be an active Child Protection Volunteer or Community Led Dialogue member or magnet theater youth volunteer
    Should be a resident of either Matungu, Mumias West, Naivasha or Gilgil sub counties
    Bachelor’s degree in development studies, project management, child rights, or relevant fields will be an added advantage
    Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in child protection or related field with international organizations.
    Basic communication skills in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
    Basic Computer skills is an added advantage
    Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing programme priorities
    Demonstrated experience and knowledge in working with rural communities and social norms change related activities.
    Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
    Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem-solving
    Strong skills in planning, organizing, cooperation and performance-oriented
    Commitment to CISP Values and Child Protection Policy.

    How to applyPlease send your application by e-mail to kenya@cisp-ngo.org with the e-mail subject “Application for Community Engagement” or drop your application at our CISP office in Kakamega or K-NOTE office Naivasha, no later than 18th March 2022 at 5 pm (EAT)Applications must include ALL of the following to be assessed:

    Apply via :

    kenya@cisp-ngo.org

  • Intern: Asset Management – Institutions

    Intern: Asset Management – Institutions

    Job Brief
    Nabo Capital is seeking to engage energetic, driven asset management graduates who are looking for internship opportunities. The individuals should have a passion to work in an environment that promotes Innovation, results orientation and dynamism.
    Job Role and Responsibilities

    Assist in identifying institutional target clients that fit our Coverage Universe through data   driven research and networking.
    Assist in develop a Target Clients Handbook
    Assist in improving existing & the launch of new Products
    Assist in carry out weekly performance review of all clients and products.
    Assist in generating content relevant to our target clients – Nabo Marketing related; Product related; Investment Market related; and Adhoc.
    Assist in providing an exceptional customer experience to institutional clients.
    Assist in client Relationship management
    Assist in the preparation and execution of Annual Roadshows.

    Eligibility

    Students who are currently studying at the University
    Undertaking the internship as part of the requirements of the Course of study
    Fresh University graduates, specifically those who have graduated within the past one (1) year.
    Students undertaking a Business-related course (Finance/Commerce/ Financial Engineering/Financial Economics)

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  • Intern – ALAK Communications Manager (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

    Intern – ALAK Communications Manager (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

    Job Summary
    Participate in an internship programme in order to maximise individual and organisational development, through the execution of predefined internship objectives.
    Job Description

    Workplace experiences: Attend and participate in all workplace experiences against agreed development objectives
    Learning: Attend and participate in all training and development interventions against agreed development objectives
    Ad Hoc duties: Provide support to customers and team as required to ensure team performance on an ongoing basis
    Administration: Effectively fulfil all required administrative duties, including tracking and reporting 

    Education

    Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

    DEADLINE 11th March 2022

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