Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Internships / Volunteering

  • Grants Internships

    Grants Internships

    Job description
    AWF is seeking a dynamic and high performing intern to support the Grants Management Team (GMT) with Awards data entry into the Serenic Accounting System. To be successful in this position, the successful candidate will be   self-motivated, capable of working with minimum supervision, high numerical accuracy and demonstrate high levels of integrity and good work ethics.
    Responsibilities

    Entering award estimate budget in Award Vision in accordance with;

    approved work plan
    approved personnel budget by employee
    approved donor annualized budget

    Enter award estimate budget by donor annual years
    Update award obligations in Award Vision
    Update award reporting milestones in Award vision
    Documents filling in AWF box storage according to checklist to provided
    Any other duties as delegated by the supervisor

    Qualifications

    At least CPA II or any other professional accounting qualification
    An undergraduate degree in Accounting will be an added advantage
    Familiarization with government regulations.
    At least 6 months experience in a similar position
    Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
    Ability to work as part of a team.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills
    Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to prioritize them.
    Demonstrated interest and understanding of key concepts in administrative support services.
    Ability to work with minimal supervision

  • Intern – GIS Intern Intern – Project Administration

    Intern – GIS Intern Intern – Project Administration

    The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people.  
     
    The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.  
     
    Position Summary: The Tropical Forages program is seeking to recruit a GIS Intern with good spatial data management skills to assemble and organize vast array of geospatial data that exists for Africa.   Duties and
    Responsibilities

    Collection and analysis of geospatial data from openly available resources
    Perform digital data conversions (e.g. excel, access to spatial data )
    Create and add new map layers to existing geospatial databases
    Provide support in the maintenance of existing geospatial databases
    Perform any other GIS-related tasks as assigned. 

    Qualification and personal attributes

    Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental science or other closely related discipline is desirable (Final year students or less than one year after degree completion are encouraged to apply)
    Proven competence in using open source GIS application software e.g. QGIS, R and Python
    Automation of spatial processes using R and Python is an added advantage
    Good analytical and spatial database skills 
    Excellent interpersonal, writing, communication and planning skills
    Self-driven and attention to detail
    Eagerness to learn new skillsets.

    Terms of Employment: 
    This is a nationally recruited Internship position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The initial contract will be for period of three (3) months, and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. The Alliance offers a multicultural, collegial research environment and we believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. 
    Applicants are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications must include reference number: LN-2624- GIS Intern as the position applied for. Application letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s lastname, firstname for ease of sorting.  
     

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  • Attachment Programme

    Attachment Programme

    General conditions: 
    The contract shall be read in conjunction with the Industrial Training Act  Cap 237 Laws of Kenya.  Specific Conditions:
    The Industrial Attachee shall:

    Obey and observe all industrial/site  safety rules and regulations;
    Serve the employer diligently  and obey all lawful instructions  of  the employer; 
    Not divulge any of the employer’s  classified information; 
    Not absent himself/herself during normal working hours without the  permission  of the employer;
    Not engage in any other form of employment  during working  hours; 
    Attend such classes or take such correspondence courses as the employer may require; 
    Avail himself/herself for continuous assessment by authorized persons to determine his/her achievement; 
    Complete  all assignments  given by the trainer on time; 
    Maintain  the insurance cover for the period of attachment;
    Cooperate with fellow employees at work. 

    The Employer shall:

    Give the attachee proper induction and orientation of the Organization; 
    Place the attachee under a qualified and competent trainer;
    Provide necessary tools/equipment and materials during the period of    attachment; 
    Provide the best possible and diversified experience to the attachee. 
    Assess the attachee using the provided assessment criteria and guidelines. 
    Furnish NITA with reports on progress and conduct of the attachee on the prescribed Form(s) and format. 
    Provide necessary security and protection to the attachee.
    Allow  adequate access by the supervisor to assess the attachee.

  • Community Nutritionist – Intern Consultant – Communication Assistant

    Community Nutritionist – Intern Consultant – Communication Assistant

    Ref.: 2020/004/NRS/KE/SSA

    Community Nutritionist – Intern The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented Community Nutritionist – Intern.

    The Position: The community nutritionist intern will dedicate his/her time working in counties linked to the OFSP seed and root value chain and work with the respective counties, national governments and other development partners to promote nutrition sensitive agriculture and biofortification in Kenya. He/she will assist the CIP Nutrition Scientist to coordinate nutrition sensitive agricultural activities around biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato in selected counties and assist in designing, overseeing implementation of nutrition education, communication and behavior change activities in the OFSP value chains.
    Key responsibilities:

    Be the projects contact person with the partners we will be working with to promote nutrition sensitive agriculture and biofortification in Kenya.
    Assist the CIP Nutrition Scientist to coordinate nutrition sensitive agriculture activities around biofortified orange fleshed sweetpotato in selected counties.
    Assist in designing, oversee implementation of nutrition education, communication and behavior change activities in the OFSP value chains.
    Provides consultation to and works with Volunteer Health Workers. Selection Criteria
    A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Public Health or a related field.
    A master’s degree in nutrition will be an added advantage.
    At least 1-year experience with community nutrition work specifically on maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN).
    Advanced level of MS Office.
    Advanced level in written and spoken English.
    Fluent in Kiswahili.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?
    CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the- art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.
    What are the conditions?
    The position is an internship position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents
    only. The internship will be for a period of three months.

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  • Management Trainees

    Management Trainees

    We are hiring Management Trainees for Information Technology (IT)
    ELIGIBLITY

    Fresh graduates from Bachelors & Masters programs

    Preferred Discipline/Majors:

    Computer Science
    Software Engineering
    Computer Engineering
    Information Technology

  • Marketing Assistant Interns

    Marketing Assistant Interns

    As a marketing intern, you will collaborate with our marketing and advertising team in all stages of marketing campaigns.
    Your insightful contribution will help develop, expand and maintain our marketing channels.
    This internship will help you acquire marketing skills and provide you with knowledge of various marketing strategies.
    Ultimately, you will gain broad experience in marketing and potentially be absorbed into the Pathcare marketing team.
    Interested persons should possess the following key skills:-

    Confidence.
    Organisational skills.
    Commercial awareness.
    Adaptability.
    Creativity.
    Good teamwork skills.
    Numerical skills.

    Requirements

    Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Excellent knowledge of MS Office
    Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices
    A medical background is essential

  • Industrial Attachment (May to July 2020 Intake)

    Industrial Attachment (May to July 2020 Intake)

    In line with the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, Kenya Power is offering continuing Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma students an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills. The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various departments for a maximum period of three (3) months with effect from May, 2020.
    Requirements

    Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
    Should be a continuing student pursuing a Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution
    Should have a valid introduction letter from the learning institution

    Categories

    Undergraduate Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTGRAD/20/02
    Diploma Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTDIP/20/02

  • Internship Opportunity

    Internship Opportunity

    Job Status: Interviewing
    Stop Publishing: 2020-03-12
    To facilitate better implementation of its mandate, the Council of Governors has an opening for an Internship position in the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation department.
    Scope of Assignment
    Support the planning, M&E department and other CoG Technical Committees in Monitoring and Research.
    The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

    Assist in data collection for the Council of Governors Sectoral Committees in order for them to incorporate in their plans and strategies;
    Assist in developing tools for recording and reporting progress (or lack of) against
    Key performance areas and specific program objectives of the Council of Governors;
    Assist in review and analysis of monitoring reports from the technical committees
    Support Capacity building for Council of Governors Sectoral committees on M&E Framework development and implementation;
    Support data collection, analysis of data and report writing on topical issues at the Council of Governors Provide support and advisories to Council of Governors on M&E related activities
    Strengthen linkage between the County Planning Units and Directors in charge of Monitoring and Evaluation to advise on the progress on implementation of the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), Sectoral Plans, the Annual Development Plan and related Programmes
    Support tracking and reporting on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

    Reporting and Supervision
    The Assignment will be task managed by the Council of Governors Planning, M&E and Resource Mobilization team on supervised by and reporting to the head officer.
    Duration of the assignment
    The internship duration is for a period of six (6) months.
    Qualifications
    Required Training and Qualifications

    Bachelor of Statistics, Project Management, Social Sciences plus Post Graduate Training in Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized Institution;
    Certificate in Computer applications.
    Experienced in undertaking comprehensive research;
    Outstanding Interpersonal, analytical and communication skills;
    Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail;
    A high level of computer literacy and proficient in written and spoken English and Kiswahili; and
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Industrial Attachment

    Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Industrial Attachment

    The Corporation wishes to announce industrial attachment opportunities to continuing Undergraduate/Diploma/Certificate level students in order to gain practical exposure and on the job experience in a workplace environment; to enable them apply knowledge related to their respective areas of study; learn new skills; develop professional networks and understand work place expectations. This programme is in line with Government’s Youth Empowerment Project to develop a pool of young talents for the Kenyan Labour Market.
    The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various Departments for a maximum (non renewable) period of three (3) months with effect from January, 2020 up to March, 2020. The industrial attachment requirements are as follows:

    Duly completed KBC Industrial attachment application form (kindly download our Application form (Industrial Attachment Application) and fill in the required information appropriately;
    An introduction letter from learning institution;
    Copy of National Identity Card;
    Must be available full time for the duration of the program i.e. 3 months;
    Must be a continuing Undergraduate/Diploma/Certificate student from a recognized learning institution;
    Must be a Kenyan Citizen.