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  • ILRI Internship

    ILRI Internship

    The Position:
    Internships are short-term academic training for young professionals who join ILRI for a short period (usually 3 months or less but can be up to 6 months in length) as part of their academic curriculum and are expected to resume their studies upon completion of their internship. The internship aims at helping students connect theory to practice, as well as nurturing young minds into livestock agriculture.
    Interns work five days per week under the supervision and mentorship of a staff member in the department or program to which they are assigned.
    Requirements:
    Applicants must at the time of application meet the following requirements:

      Be enrolled for an undergraduate university degree program, with at least one full semester to completion. Through strategic partnerships, ILRI also provides internship opportunities to students enrolled for diploma and certificate programs, as well as senior high school students.
      Proficiency in Microsoft Office
      Proficiency in English.

    Terms of appointment: ILRI offers a stipend to cover living expenses as well as insurance.

    Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letter, detailed CV, motivation letter and university internship request letters. Applications should be addressed to the Head of Capacity Development.

    Apply via :

    www.ilri.org

  • Intern – Bsc Chemistry Intern – Pharmaceutical Sciences Intern – Medical Microbiology Intern – Medical Laboratory Sciences

    Intern – Bsc Chemistry Intern – Pharmaceutical Sciences Intern – Medical Microbiology Intern – Medical Laboratory Sciences

    KEMRI is seeking to recruit young, dynamic, self-driven, inquisitive Diploma and Bachelor’s degree holders for their research Centres located in Nairobi and Kirinyaga.
    Location: Nairobi Offices Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in any of the following fields;-
    Bachelors of Science in Botany (1 Position)
    Personal Attributes

    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.

    In addition the applicants must:-

    Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age;
    Have graduated and must attach the required Bachelor/Diploma certificate;
    Attach a Copy of Identify Card (ID card); and
    Provide a Certificate of good conduct.

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    Apply via :

    www.kemri.org

  • Young Expert Programme (YEP) – Landscape Management Expert HR Data Entry & Support – Short Term Contract

    Young Expert Programme (YEP) – Landscape Management Expert HR Data Entry & Support – Short Term Contract

    About the Project
    Integrated & Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-pastoralists Economies and Landscapes Kenya’s ASAL project
    SNV Kenya (SNV) and Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) – in collaboration with County Governments – are implementing the Integrated & Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-Pastoralists Economies and Landscapes Kenya’s ASAL project (ICSIAPL). The project is implemented under the EU Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture (DeSIRA) action. The project’s lifetime is from 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2023. The project works in the Counties of Narok, Kajiado and Taita Taveta and is funded by the European Union and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
    The project’s overall objective is to improve livelihoods of agro-pastoralists communities (including women and youth) through improved forage production and livestock husbandry, building on commercialization of climate smart innovations and sustainable landscape management in Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Narok counties
    The project has three main objectives:
    a)    To increase resilience of agro-pastoralists and SMEs against climate shocks by up-scaling of appropriate grazing and feeding innovations.
    b)    To increase capacity of county governments to implement climate resilient integrated landscape management strategies and plans to support agro-pastoralist communities.
    c)    To improve capacity of county governments to develop local strategies/frameworks for drought resilient sector development compliant with national policies.
    Young Expert Programme (YEP)
     Young Expert Programmes (YEP Programmes) contribute to a dynamic inter-national network of experts in the Water, Agrofood & Energy sectors and opens it up for a new generation of experts, incentivising the sectors to invest in young Dutch and local talent. Local young experts are given opportunity to gain relevant work experience in an international environment in the themes water, food and energy.
    The YEP programme is developed as a joint venture between the water sector represented by the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP), the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and was founded as a public-private programme.
    The Young Expert Programme (YEP) enables the Water, Agrofood & Energy sectors to secure their future international network and build a sustainable relationship with the emerging markets or developing countries. YEP is founded as a professional coaching & learning programme, encouraging young professionals to start an international career in the Water, Agrofood and/or Energy sector.
    Deployment of a Young Landscape management Expert position in ICSIAPL
    ICSIAPL, through SNV Kenya, wishes to engage a local landscape management young expert to participate in YEP for a period of 2 years, starting from November 2021.
    The deployment of the Young Expert in ICSIAPL is related to the project’s objective in Outcomes 3 and 4 of the projects, that aim to increase the capacity of county governments, communities, ranches, conservancies and local development partners, to develop and implement climate resilient integrated landscape management strategies and plans, to support agro-pastoralist communities.
    In this position the Young Expert will be engaged in cross-sectoral activities encompassing the three themes water, agro-food & (renewable) energy, under the overall umbrella of sustainable livestock and landscape management for Agro-Pastoralists Economies and Landscapes in Kenya’s ASALs. The ASAL economies and landscapes in Kenya are threatened by overgrazing, deforestation, prolonged droughts, diminishing water bodies (both ground and surface water), invasive species, reduced pastures, low animal productivity and high livestock mortality rate.
    Job Description
    In this capacity the landscape management young expert will be assigned the following assignments or tasks:

    Support the County Technical Advisor (CTA) in developing   and organizing   trainings on integrated landscape management interventions including land use management plans, grazing plans, bio-diversity management and/or provide input and support to specific training sessions of the local implementing partners.
    Support  the SNV team & service providers in the technical capacity Development processes of  the project  local implementing partners on holistic landscape management by sharing guidelines and/or give in-field support.
    Conduct periodic technical monitoring visits and quality checks on trainings and collection of data on adoption of holistic landscape management, implementations on landscape management interventions and identify needs, gaps and opportunities for improvement
    Cooperate with partners including KWS, NDMA and county government that provide technical support to the integrated landscape management
    Under study from the senior advisor, consultants and other service providers; and on the basis of that; develop, manage  and maintain integrated landscape management knowledge and approaches in the project operation areas
    Guide the landscape clients/ implementers in the development of technical guidelines and implementation of  landscape management plans.
    Translate relevant technical recommendations from MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) and others to useful inputs for partners and project implementers.

    Qualifications
    The Young Expert shall meet the following criteria:

    Have demonstrable affinity with one or several of the themes water, agro-food and energy, within the context of landscape management in Kenya’s ASALs.
    Hold an MSc or BSc degree in one or more of the following sciences: Environmental conservation, rangeland management, natural resource management, environmental science, sustainable energy, water management,
    After graduation, the candidate should have maximum 8 years of work experience, of which maximum 4 years in the sector or theme ICSIAPL is engaged with.
    Practical experience with landscape management interventions and environmental topics, such as range-land management, Water catchment management
    Familiar with pastoralism and smallholder crop farming systems.
    Team-player
    Able to act as technical support for partners
    Have an excellent command of English language and Kiswahili. Fluency in Maa language is an advantage.
    Able to be critical and communicate criticism in a respectful and constructive manner in different and sensitive cultural and political settings.
    Eager to learn, pro-active approach and good communication skills.
    Be able to submit a Certificate of Good Conduct.
    Not have been seconded previously as a UN junior professional officer
    Must be a Kenyan citizen below 35 years of age.
    Demonstrable interest in international cooperation, internships, foreign experience and /or gaining relevant extra-curriculum experience.
    Proper level of professional writing skills (i.e., documentation, able to convey skills/knowledge to specific target groups, reporting, etc.)

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  • Internship – Bachelors of Science in Botany

    Internship – Bachelors of Science in Botany

    Opening Date: 27th August, 2021 Closing Date: 17th September, 2021
    KEMRI is seeking to recruit young, dynamic, self-driven, inquisitive Diploma and Bachelor’s degree holders for their research Centres located in Nairobi and Kirinyaga.
    Location: Nairobi Offices Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in any of the following fields;-
    Bachelors of Science in Botany (1 Position)
    Personal Attributes

    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.

    Interested candidates should apply through the KEMRI Website www.kemri.org/careers(e-recruitment portal) on or before 17th September 2021 by 5.00p.m.

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    Apply via :

    www.kemri.org

  • Real Estate Sales Intern

    Real Estate Sales Intern

    Our client, Hyssop Properties are Looking for a motivated, outgoing, and self-starter Realtor to join their team. 
    The Intern will work with the sales team to perform a number of functions to execute daily business functions and responsibilities such as selling land and properties among other duties.
    Responsibilities

    Degree/Diploma in Real Estate Management
    Passion for real estate, with prior experience preferred
     Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and ability to communicate clearly
    Professional demeanor and eagerness to learn
    Assist the Real Estate team with market research and in the deal-making process

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  • Internship Supporting ESAR Education Section

    Internship Supporting ESAR Education Section

    PURPOSE OF THE JOB
    UNICEF is an organization that is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to become a part of the organization. UNICEF has made some strides in closing the gender gap in several areas of the organization and will be requiring all offices to develop diversity strategies to further improve other areas of diversity (geographic, disability, etc.). There are several offices with varying contexts which face challenges in improving their diversity due to a number of factors.
    UNICEF Eastern and Southern African Regional Office’s (ESARO) Education Section is guided by the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2018-2021 – Goal Area 2: “Every child learns.” The Education Section supports Country Offices to promote basic education including early childhood education (ECE), education quality, adolescent girls’ education and education in emergencies, as well as the inclusion of children with disabilities in education. The Regional Office supports country offices through direct technical support, quality assurance and oversight, data management and analysis, generation and dissemination of research and tools, as well as partnership building. The Education Team in the Regional Office is seeking an intern for six months to support its work. The specifics of the work are given below.
    Scope of work:

    Provide overall support to the Section and Regional Education Advisor as necessary.
    Support the Knowledge Management function of the office in close consultation with the Knowledge Management Specialist (e.g. support the development and dissemination of evidence of teaching and learning).
    Support the with the coordination of meetings as needed.
    Execute the creation and circulation minutes and/or reports for meetings as needed.
    Support the monitoring, data collection and management work around the school reopening processes after COVID in collaboration with the Education Specialist (Equity and Access).
    Support the drafting and editing of UNICEF ESAR grant and project proposals.
    Supporting the Education Specialist (Quality) liaise with ESAR Country Offices to implement digital learning programmes in the region.
    Support the Education Specialist (Quality) liaise with ESAR Country Offices to roll-out programmes related to the Global Foundational Literacy and Numeracy initiative.

    Training components and learning elements
    The intern would through practical application and coaching, develop skills in:

    Knowledge management and use to impact practice
    Networking and building partnerships
    Research, data and analysis
    Education technical areas
    Communications and advocacy.

    Desired competencies, technical background and experience:

    Graduated within the past two years or currently enrolled in an advanced university degree in social science, education, economics, philosophy or another related field.
    Excellent written and oral English is required, and French of Portuguese is an added bonus for our region.
    Excellent day-to-day computer literacy, with knowledge of data analysis IT tools.
    Experience of working in complex bureaucracies and multicultural environments would be an advantage.
    Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to contribute to a team
    Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
    Orientation to innovate and see impact in innovations.
    Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner.

    Competencies of Successful Candidate:
    Core Values:

    Care
    Respect
    Integrity
    Trust
    Accountability

    Core Competencies:

    Builds and maintains partnership
    Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
    Drive to achieve results for impact
    Innovates and embraces change
    Manages ambiguity and complexity
    Thinks and acts strategically
    Works collaboratively with others

    UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
    Stipend:
    In accordance to UNICEF’s guidelines, all interns must receive a stipend, and in this case the full stipend shall be covered by UNICEF. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.
    Insurance:
    UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrollment in a health/accident plan prior to start his/her work. If accepted, the intern will be required to provide a copy of health insurance coverage and to fill out the relevant UNICEF forms on conditions regarding service as an intern.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Advocacy & Policy Intern, Fall 2021

    Advocacy & Policy Intern, Fall 2021

    Internship Description
    Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) is looking for a capable and enthusiastic intern wishing to gain direct experience in developing and implementing human rights advocacy campaigns and policy strategies. The advocacy intern will work closely with the PHR advocacy team in developing advocacy strategies, attending advocacy meetings, and monitoring current NGO partner and policymaker actions.
    This internship is ideal for a student interested in a career in human rights or humanitarian advocacy or policy. You will be given exposure to a variety of PHR’s international and domestic advocacy and policy efforts on issues such as human rights in armed conflict, medical neutrality, international anti-torture initiatives, international justice, refugee and asylum protection, use of excessive force, and COVID-19 related advocacy.
    The advocacy intern will attend departmental and staff meetings, as well as regular learning and social events with other interns and staff from PHR to round out the learning experience and complement PHR-provided career mentoring.
    PHR internships are unpaid. Candidates may be able to arrange academic credit and should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Undertaking advocacy and policy research and analysis with a view to assisting with the development of advocacy and campaigns strategies
    Monitoring relevant current events and advocacy opportunities at the global level and domestic level for internal discussion with PHFR staff
    Assisting with the development of research, policy papers, blog posts, press releases, and internal memos regarding PHR’s research, investigations, and advocacy initiatives.
    Contributing to the development of strategic partnerships to promote PHR’s advocacy priorities.
    Assisting with general program and administrative work, including meeting preparations, background research, data entry, and internal reporting.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program of study required; previous coursework in international development/relations, public policy, human rights, or related field preferred but not required.
    Strong written and verbal communications skills required, including excellent editing skills.
    Excellent research and analytical skills required.
    Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with PHR staff and external partners
    Demonstrated interest in and commitment to human rights
    Mature judgment, strong integrity, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality required.
    Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
    Previous experiences with policy or advocacy, through coursework, volunteer, or professional experience at local, national, or international level strongly desirable.

    Location and Hours

    The intern will be based entirely due to PHR’s evaluation of coronavirus health risks.
    We welcome applications from candidates located out of state.
    Hours can be flexible to accommodate different types of schedules.
    The internship will commence in September with at least a 10/12-week commitment

    Please send a cover letter and resume, to resumes@phr.org. Include “Advocacy & Policy Intern, Fall 2021” in the subject line. Please include in your cover letter the number of weekly hours you would be able to commit to the internship.

    Apply via :

    resumes@phr.org

    phr.org