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  • KIPPRA Young Professionals Programme

    KIPPRA Young Professionals Programme

    Job Summary
    In line with The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)’s mandate of developing human and institutional capacities required for the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for national development, KIPPRA runs a flagship program for Young Professionals (YP). The training program covers: applied policy research, on the job training and course work in the areas of Public Policy Process, Research Methods and policy analysis (Research ethics, Concepts, Data and techniques), Governance structures in a Devolved system of Government, Macroeconomic Modeling, Systems of National Accounts and Introduction to Social Accounting Matrix (SAM). By the end of the training the participants are expected to publish a number of research outputs.
    Qualifications for admission to the Programme
    For admission to the programme, the following are the minimum qualifications:

    Master’s Degree;
    Be below 35 years of age;
    Be in possession of strong analytical competencies, problem solving capabilities and be results oriented;
    Be computer literate including knowledge in statistical packages (STATA, SPSS, E-VIEWS);

    Personal Attributes:
    v. Should possess interpersonal and communication skills;
    vi. Be fluent in English;
    vii. Be legally living in the country at the time of participating in the programme
     
     
    Responsibilities
     
    The objective of the YP Programme is to develop young professionals in the area of public policy research and offer them an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience, expand their knowledge and build professional networks. In the course of the one (1) year programme, Young Professionals are placed in the following Research Departments namely:

    Macroeconomics Department: Macro-modelling for policy analysis;
    Productive Sector Department: Food Security, Nutrition and Food Safety;
    Social Sector Department: Adequacy of Preparation of Learners for the Labour market in the Context of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC);
    Infrastructure and Economic Services Department: Building Smart Cities in Kenya;
    Private Sector Development Department: Harnessing Innovation gains in Kenya;
    Governance Department: State and Non-State justice system to strengthen the rule of law; and
    Trade and Foreign Policy Department: Implications of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on Kenya.

  • 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.
    We thank all applicants for the interest in taking their internship at ILRI. Due to the large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, on a continuous basis, as opportunities arise within ILRI programs.
    ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

  • 2020 – Internship – Retail Banking – Kenya – (INRBKE20)

    2020 – Internship – Retail Banking – Kenya – (INRBKE20)

    Retail Banking
    A suite of banking solutions that are simple, smart and secure. Retail Banking is what most people think of when they hear the word “banking”. It essentially covers all the products and services that the Bank provides to make day to day lives easier for everyone, be it:

    Payments – making it easier for online or direct purchases,
    Accounts and Deposit Offering – providing you simple, smarter and secure options to save and/or grow your money
    Mortgages and Investments – offering a range of simple solutions for your residential and financial needs.

     
    At Standard Chartered, Retail Banking serves over 9 million affluent and emerging affluent clients and small businesses in many of the world’s fastest growing cities across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Our focus is on serving the banking needs of these Priority, Business and Personal Clients with market-leading digital capabilities and best-in class products and services as we make banking simple, smarter and secure.
    About the programme
    The Formal Internship Programme is the Bank’s structured Internship programme. As an intern, in the summer before your final year as a student, you’ll work directly on real world problems to hone your skills, create lasting relationships and learn about your strengths.  The Formal Internship Programme is intended to create a pipeline to the International Graduate Programme.

    Internships is a 10-week program, depending on location, and are open to candidates who are available to start on our full-time graduate programmes in September 2021.
    Internships typically take place during June – August, depending on location.
    10-week program will involve on-the-job training and an innovation project which exposes you to the inner workings of our business to provide real work experience.
    You’ll be paired up with a buddy from the International Graduate (IG) Programme and to set you up for success during your internship and provide you insights into what could be your next role as an IG.
    You’ll be assigned a mentor whom will provide you with ongoing guidance and mentorship throughout the internship.
    High performing Interns will be eligible for placement in the Bank’s International Graduate Programme.

    Eligibility
    To apply for an Internship position, you must have the legal right to work on a permanent basis in the country for which you’re applying for the full duration of the internship. If you’re applying in the US, you must have the legal right to work on a permanent basis. If candidates are applying for a role in the UAE, we may consider applications from nationals of Middle Eastern and North African countries.
    Interns must be in their penultimate (second to last) year of undergraduate study. We will accept internship applications from final year students who are required to complete mandatory National or Military service after graduation.
    The Bank does not sponsor work permits for the purposes of Internships.
    Evaluation
    All Interns participating in the Bank’s Formal Internship Programme will be evaluated during 10th week of employment.  Evaluations will be used in final recruitment decisions for the International Graduate Programme with an aim to provide an offer before the internship is completed.

  • Data Support Intern

    Data Support Intern

    As Data Support Intern, you will work very closely with the MoH-Kenya (Siaya) team to develop a data dictionary for the project. You will be expected to document the data elements collected during the project implementation with the data types and possible responses to the different fields. You will also be expected to document the changes in the forms and the versioning of the different forms used in the project. You will be part of the Research and Learning team expected to contribute to the documentation that will support Data Science work expected to improve the Medic Mobile products to end-users and Medic Mobile implementing partners.
    Reports to: Impact Lead
    Duration of engagement: 4 Months
    Responsibilities: 

    Work with the project deployment team to identify points of project data changes 
    Develop data dictionary for MoH Siaya project highlighting all data fields used in the current project deployment
    Document project data changes highlighting all the current project data fields, retired data fields as well as merged data fields.
    Explore ideas and make suggestions for the best ways to document these data products
    Support in the development of a concept dictionary for the MoH Siaya Project detailing the terminologies used and changes over time.
    Work closely with the Data Science team to identify possible data inconsistencies in the project.
    Work with Project Tech team to create and update on existing form views.

    Education
    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics; equivalent combination of education
    Essential Qualifications

    Be based in and have legal rights to work in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Be a technology power user and excited to learn even more
    Have knowledge of relational databases, Postgres and MySQL
    Be committed to frequent and timely communication, both in-person and online (via email, Internet Relay Chat, and other online chat applications).
    Have interest in working with and learning from a globally distributed team of mHealth technology experts.
    Have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to pass on information clearly to users and to grasp difficulties perceived by users.
    Ability to work under high pressure, meet deadlines, monitor and follow-up on pending matters under minimum supervision.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Previous experience in ICT4D with a focus on mHealth implementation
    Comfort and proficiency in HTML, Javascript, Node.js, and JSON 
    Working understanding of health service provision, public health systems, and community health, which can be demonstrated through your work history or educational background.

    You are also:

    Extremely detail-oriented
    Proactive in identification and resolution of issues

    Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as interviews will be held on a rolling basis until the role is filled

  • Intern – Urban Lab: Social Inclusion and Human Rights [temporary], Nairobi, Kenya

    Intern – Urban Lab: Social Inclusion and Human Rights [temporary], Nairobi, Kenya

    The UN-Habitat Urban Lab: Social Inclusion and Human Rights internship is for 5-6 months depending on the needs of the Organization’
    The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
    Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
    Responsibilities
    The intern will work under the direct supervision of an Urban Planning Expert from the Urban Planning, Finance and Economy Section and will assist in development of the social inclusion and human rights agenda activities of the Urban Practices Branch as well as other Sections and units in UN-Habitat. The specific positions offered for the interns are:

    Support the Urban Planning, Finance and Economy Section
    Support the Urban Planning and Design LAB

    The intern will;
    Assist in the definition and implementation of the social inclusion and human rights activities and outputs, such as mainstreaming social inclusion and human rights in the urban planning methodology, development of socially inclusive projects and tools, documentation and evaluation of practice,organization of workshops and meetings and preparation of field missions and scoping missions.

    Support the designated programme (Urban Planning, Finance and Economy Section, Urban Planning and Design Lab) in the mainstreaming social inclusion and human rights in the urban planning and design projects, urban plans, workshops, trainings, Charrettes and different tools to promote more inclusive urban planning and design.
    Assist in the development of social inclusion and human rights in urban planning policy documents, guidelines, information materials, presentations through identification and review of relevant publications and documents, drafting and commenting on documents, and assisting in producing information materials.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Task Opportunities:

    Familiarizing oneself with the United Nations;
    Familiarizing oneself with social inclusion, human rights, urban planning, urban environmental issues and urban development; and
    Assisting in the development of content and methodology on inclusive and sustainable urban planning and development.

    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);
    enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
    Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
    Be computer literate in standard software applications.
    Have demonstrated 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

    Preferred Area Of Study: Social studies, Human Rights Law, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Geography (Master or PhD candidate preferable).
    Work Experience
    Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the Programme. Are you a student in a Bachelor’s (final year), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have you completed a Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent?
    Languages
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English language is required and knowledge of French is desirable.
    Assessment
    Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
    Special Notice
    Your application for this internship must include:

    A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

    The Cover Note must include:

    Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
    Graduation Date
    IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
    Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
    Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).
    Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).
    A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

    Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
    United Nations Considerations
    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term ‘sexual exploitation’ means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term ‘sexual abuse’ means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term ‘sexual harassment’ means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
    Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
    Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on ‘Manuals’ hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
    The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
    Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
    No Fee
    THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

  • Regulatory Affairs – Intern

    Regulatory Affairs – Intern

    Main Job Duties/Responsibilities:

    Co-ordinate dossier and briefing package preparations accordingly to the plans ( new registrations and maintainace) and monitoring dossiers up to implementation.
    Ensure optimal support to key stakeholders to deliver on-time high quality dossiers in compliance with Health Authority requirements.
    Liaise with HA contacts persons, organizing and preparing HA meeting and attending as appropriate.
    Manage the maintainace of a product portfolio.
    Accountable for keeping the database updated on a timely basis for portfolio he/she is in charge of.
    Provide support and communication information on products to other functions.
    In Liaison with his/her manager . can be involved in activities such as shortage , DHCP.
    support the consolidation and provision of regulatory expertise and giving input about requirements and needs.
    Follow Regulatory changes, Competitors status and assess potential impact on daily activities and project strategy
     

    Knowledge /Education:
     

    Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and/or related life science discipline is required.
     

    Professional Knowledge/Skills:
     

    Negotiation and communication skills.
    organization skills and high accuracy in documentation.
    High sense of Urgency.
    Knowledge of new decrees new guidelines.
    Problem Solving skills.
    Interpersonal Skills

    Role is an internship position for a 6 months duration

    At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

  • Grants Intern Regional Measurement of Actions Coordinator

    Grants Intern Regional Measurement of Actions Coordinator

    Job Summary
    As part of the IRC Kenya Grants Unit, the Nairobi-based Grants Intern is responsible for assisting in both grants management and maintaining institutional memory for the country program. The Grants Unit acts as both an external liaison to donors and an internal liaison between field, country, and HQ-level staff, as well as between various departments (Programs, Logistics, Finance, HR). Furthermore, the Grants Intern is asked to assist other program staff as needed in a variety of tasks, from monitoring tool development to attending coordination meetings. This is an excellent opportunity for persons interested in learning about humanitarian assistance provision in a refugee setting. The Grants Intern reports to the Grants Manager, based in Nairobi.
    Responsibilities
    Grants Management

    Assist Grants Manager in ensuring compliance with donor regulations
    Maintain accurate records of grants files in both hard and soft copy.
    Maintain grants management tools.

    Donor Report Review

    Build and circulate monthly reporting schedules.
    Send timely reminders to field teams to ensure adherence to reporting schedules.
    Compile edit and review reports as requested.

    Grants Monitoring

    Support the Grants Manager in coordinating grant opening meetings, budget vs. actual meetings, and grant ending meetings.
    Take minutes and follow-up on action points for aforementioned meetings.

    Filing

    As requested, assist the Grants Manager in mainlining current online and offline filing system.
    Assist in any other tasks requested by Programs staff or the Grants Manager.

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  • Business Software Intern

    Business Software Intern

    Job Description
    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    Continually gain and maintain excellent knowledge on the various accounting softwares
    Implementing accounting software products at allocated client sites
    Training clients on the efficient operation of the selected accounting software
    Assisting clients via available remote applications
    Communicating accurately with clients
    Properly documenting client issues
    Maintaining a continuous flow of communication with consultants
    Attending monthly reviews and team appraisal programs
    Attending monthly technical training

    Key Qualifications

    Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business Course
    Attained at least a CPA Section 2 qualification
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (mastery of Excel and Word)
    Working knowledge of accounting and financial systems will be an added advantage

    Key Competencies

    Strong leadership and decision-making ability
    Excellent organization skills and ability to coordinate
    Analytical, self-driven and shows initiative
    Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    NB: On successful completion of the internship program, the candidate may be considered for employment.

  • Programme Support Intern Administrative Intern

    Programme Support Intern Administrative Intern

    Job Summary
    Forum Syd is looking for a hands-on Programme Support Intern to be a key member of the Programme team. The candidate in this role will gain a wide range of knowledge and experience during the 3 months at Forum Syd Hub ESA in Nairobi, Kenya. This internship position will provides an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and high-performing part of Forum Syd.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES REQUIRED
    Essential Requirements

    A first degree in social sciences, development studies and/or community Development or related from a recognized university
    Appreciation of democracy, human rights, gender equality and innovative ways of working that contribute to societal changes.
    Good analytical, writing, listening and communication
    Ability to develop quick productive working relationships with programme team.

    Responsibilities
    The Programme Support intern will provide a range of programmatic and administrative support to the Programme Manager, Grant Officers, Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Capacity Development Officer and Field Officers. Specific duties of the intern will be assigned by the Programme Manager as established by the programme unit key tasks.
    Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
    Programme and grant management support

    Support the program team on day to day programme implementation.
    Ensure that administrative tasks are conducted in accordance to Forum Syd policies and standard operating procedures.
    Support documentation and general coordination of programme unit initiatives.
    Support capacity development of initiatives of implementing partners.
    Ensure proper record and filing system for all program documents and/or other correspondences for documents for easy reference according to set guidelines.

    Field Support

    Participate in programme field visits as planned and/or assigned by programme Manager/team.
    Assist in monitoring programme implementation through providing quality data collection, verifying the accuracy of reported data and develop preliminary reports in collaboration with programme staff.

    Communication Support:

    Support programme related communication initiatives like capturing, preparation and dissemination of information and communication materials and documents on relevant platforms and channels.
    Support programme team in minute taking as well as documentation of action points and follow up issues.

    Logistical support:

    Provide logistical support on travels and hotel bookings, invitations, preparing workshop materials and any other assigned duties by administrative staff
    Perform other duties and tasks as determined by the Programme Manager.

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