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Climate Research Intern

Overall Purpose
This role will support climate science and related social science research and project implementation in the International Centre for Humanitarian Affairs (ICHA), an establishment of the Kenya Red Cross Society.
Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical support on climate science for implementation of various ongoing/ upcoming projects related to forecast based early warning early action, climate services and climate science research.
Support engagement with key institutions and actors at both national and county level.
Support project documentation, reporting and development of publications.
Provide administrative support such as organizing meetings, stakeholder communication and follow up.
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team working on research related to climate science, climate change and disaster risk management/reduction.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in climate science, meteorology or climate change.
Relevant practical experience in working on research and research projects.

Desired Competencies

Interest in inter-disciplinary work and profound interest in understanding use of climate science for risk reduction and management.
Good ability to organise small workshops and conduct interviews and focus groups.
Excellent English writing skills with ability to author reports, policy briefs and working / academic papers.
A strong and reliable communicator able to coordinate and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to work independently and under the supervision of Project Manager – Climate Research.
Willingness to travel.
Experience in working on disaster risk reduction projects, wider climate change and sustainability will be an added advantage.

October 26, 2024
Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program

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In line with the Central Bank’s mandate of maintaining stability and fostering a stable financial system, the Bank launched a CBK Internship Program (CBKIP) that seeks to develop a pool of young talent adequately exposed to central and commercial banking operations.
The objective of the CBKIP is to develop young talents to take up immense employment opportunities in the Kenyan Banking and Financial Sector. The Internship Program will also provide an opportunity to gain on- the-job experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional network, mentors and contacts.
Internship Program Requirements

A first degree from a recognized university in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management Sciences, Law, or related discipline or a Master’s degree in a relevant field;
Be a Kenyan youth between 21 to 29 years of age;

Personal Attributes

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills
Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-motivated
Must be a team player and have the ability to solve problems

October 26, 2024
Internship Opportunity

NEMA with support of GIZ a German Government Project, will be undertaking a one-year project in 2020 on monitoring of Ozone Depleting Substances in Kenya. The Authority seeks to recruit an intern during the project period to support this assignment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Intern will work under the guidance of NEMA officers, in consultation with the National Ozone Unit (NOU) and GIZ. Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to;

Following up on the licenses and permits issued by NEMA for 2019 to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) industry
Assisting NEMA in collating and corroborating physically on the import quantities of refrigerants through meeting with importing companies, NEMA officers at the borders and Customs Officers of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Drafting comprehensive report on the verified imported quantities
Monitoring and reporting on the import licenses and permits issued by NEMA for 2020 to the industry
Assisting NEMA and the NOU to gain an accurate and detailed picture of the import of ODS in the country
Reporting on a regular to the NOU and GIZ
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position a candidate must have;

Graduated with a university degree in Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry or any other related field from a recognised Institution, within the last five (5) years;
Good interpersonal skills required to interact successfully with various stakeholders ranging from industry to government;
Good communication skills both written and spoken;
Proficiency in using Word, Excel and Power point;
A valid certificate of good conduct from Directorate of criminal investigations (DCI).

In addition the candidate must be;

Willing to take up the internship immediately.
Able to work independently to ensure that the deadlines are adhered to
Willing to working in an environment involving government officials and government agencies

Candidates who meet the requirements outlined above should apply through the online portal https://erp.nema.go.ke:8081/ and submit their application and copies of their certificates and testimonials by 27th February 2020. Attachments should not exceed 10MB.
Duration of Internship
Nine (9) months
Stipend
The successful candidate will be paid a stipend at a rate to be determined by GIZ
Please Note

NEMA will not offer employment after completion of the internship.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NEMA is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates living with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

October 26, 2024
Program Support Intern

Reports to: Chief of Party, SADES-K
Supervises: None
Dates: February – July 2020

Project Summary

FHI 360 is recruiting a program support intern for a period of 4 months, under the Safeguarding Democratic Space in Kenya (SADES-K), which will be implemented from 2018 to 2021. The overall goal of SADES-K is to enhance Kenya’s ability to hold a national conversation on reforms and national cohesion, and to safeguard democratic gains, including protecting civic space, respect for human rights and observance of rule of law.

Major Functions

Provide communications support to SADES-K team in Nairobi.
Conduct continuous media monitoring on behalf of the SADES-K program.
Assist to update grant files both in SharePoint drive and hard copy files.
Conduct data entry for the project and carry out data checks, verification and cleaning on data provided by partners.
Ensure hard copies /data sources are approved and properly labelled and filed (in soft and hard files)
Other activities as defined by the SADES-K Chief of Party

Minimum Requirement Standards

Tertiary level education in Communications, Statistics, IT, Social Sciences or related field with experience in a similar position.

Required Skills And Competencies

Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
Computer literacy; especially use of excel and graphics
Keen interest and passion for governance issues;
Cultural adaptability and sensitivity;
Working knowledge of donor programs
Attention to details

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

October 26, 2024
Program Learning Intern

The Program Learning Intern is part of the Africa Region Office Program Learning Team (PLT). The Intern will assist in data collection, entry, cleaning and analysis. She/he will alssupport monitoring, evaluation and learning activities for partners. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports tthe Team Leader, Program Learning. The main roles are:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data collection

Assist in facilitating supported facility assessments
Assist in undertaking data quality audits
Assist in general data collection
Data entry, cleaning and analysis
Assist in developing data entry user interfaces/screens on SPSS/STATA/Google forms
Assist in the verification of data from quarterly reporting tools
Assist in data entry and cleaning
Assist in data reconstruction
In collaboration with Program Learning Team, analyze and make sense of both quantitative and qualitative data

Filing
Support in updating electronic filing system
Assist in filing physical documents
Documentation and dissemination
Prepare zerdrafts of reports from assessments
Assist in identifying and documenting best practices and lessons learnt for ARprojects
In collaboration with PLT, identify forums in which the team can develop and present abstracts tshowcase ARprogram work
Other monitoring activities
Assist in organizing and participate in project quarterly and internal review meetings and document proceedings therein
Support the PLT in identification of data needs
Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned as from time ttime

Minimum qualifications, experience and skills

Bachelor’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, applied statistics, demography, public health, sociology, anthropology, development studies, or any relevant field from a recognized university
Knowledge and experience using statistical packages such as SPSS, Nvivand Epi-Info
Advanced competency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in health-related research work/data collection is desirable
Ability tcommunicate effectively in English and Swahili, both verbally and in writing
Ability twrite good reports in English
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability tinteract meaningfully with diverse groups of individuals from different cultural, religious and national backgrounds.
Ability tmaintain highest degree of confidentiality and integrity regarding all aspects of work always especially in relation tpartner activities

Planned Parenthood Global is an equal opportunity employer and never charges any fee during its recruitment process.

October 26, 2024
Intern – Climate Finance Intern – Knowledge Translation Intern: Community Engagement and Gender – Disaster Risk Management Research Assistant: Database Management and Analysis for the Tomorrow’s Cities’ Nairobi Urban Disaster Risk Hub Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Community Resilience Planning for the Tomorrow’s Cities’ Nairobi Urban Disaster Risk Hub Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Urban Fire Risk Modelling for the Tomorrow’s Cities’ Nairobi Urban disaster Risk Hub Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Flood Risk Modelling Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Urban Fire Risk Modelling for the Tomorrow’s Cities’ Nairobi Urban Disaster Risk Hub Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Disaster Management Policy Post-Doctoral Research Fellow on Gender and Disaster Risk Management

The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of a three year project “Mobilizing Development Finance for Adaptation”. Climate Finance is increasingly becoming a key area of focus for most African governments. The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) has been at the Centre of implementing a number of climate finance research and capacity building projects. The three-year (2019-2021) “Mobilizing Development Finance for Strategic and Scaled-up Investment in Climate Adaptation” research project is implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in partnership with ACTS in Kenya, Prakriti Research Centre in Nepal, and Libélula Instituto para el Cambio Global in Peru. The project is supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). A Project Advisory Committee – comprised of representatives from the African Development Bank; Asian Development Bank; Inter-American Development Bank; World Bank; Governments of Kenya, Nepal and Peru; IDRC and Institute for Climate Economics – provides strategic advice on the research directions and outputs.
The project explores common challenges to scaling up adaptation finance across different contexts, leading to the identification of new opportunities and insights. It examines processes in Multilateral Development Banks and select developing countries to identify barriers that limit the use of development financing to address national adaptation priorities and opportunities to overcome these constraints.
We are seeking highly qualified candidates for position of intern – climate finance to support the implementation of the project and other relevant initiatives. The position provides commensurate remuneration and a career growth opportunity in the area of research and development.
Main Responsibilities

Support the review of in-country data on the country-level MDB climate and investment portfolios
Support the review and analysis of the processes through which developing countries engage with the multi-national Development Banks (MDBs)
Support the development and drafting key recommendations on how developing countries could effectively engage with MDBs in supporting adaptation plans.
Support potential role of MDBs in addressing priority adaptation actions emerging from country-driven strategies, and how developing countries engage with MDBs,
Support the review and identification of innovative financial instruments supportive to adaptation actions in developing countries
Support the development of financial models that might work that could be used to increase funding for actions identified in the strategies to mobilize resources for adaptation
Support the identification of potentially viable innovative financial instruments that could be considered by MDBs to increase private sector investment in adaptation.
Any other duties and assignments that maybe given from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualifications

The candidate should possess a minimum of Master’s degree qualifications in Climate Policy, Climate Finance, Policy Analysis/ Public Policy, Development Studies, International Relations and Social
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in knowledge translation and policy engagement.
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in working in research and policy environment and ambitious career goal around sustainable development.

Skills required.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Team work and diversity in the team while upholding team spirit
Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines
Writing skills and demonstrate ability to engage in technical writing

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October 26, 2024
Student Attachment – Resource Centre

Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Senior Officer Knowledge Management, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

Assisting in the Resource Centre with daily routines and administrative tasks.
Assisting in Knowledge management initiatives.
Assisting in the indexing and systematic arrangement of Resource Centre collections.
Assisting with updating content on the Resource Centre portal and library database.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

A 3rd or 4th Year Student taking a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science/ Information Science/ Knowledge Management or related studies (currently not in session).
Basic IT and knowledge of automated Library systems will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

General understanding of Libraries and their operations
Good report writing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
Ability to complete assignments within set timelines
Team player

Applications should be received on or before February 14, 2020.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessment.
“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
THE CAPITAL MARKETS AUTHORITY DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

October 26, 2024
Internship (Technician) Internship (Agribusiness Value Chain Development)

Job Summary
Mwezi Limited sells PAY-G Solar and Non-Solar products across its branches spread across Kenya. The technical department is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that warranty products are assessed, troubleshoot and processed according to the company quality standards within the stipulated time frame. It is in this vein that we seek to recruit a qualified hand in the position of an Intern Technician to help in the discharge of the following duties:
Duties and Responsibilities.

Perform assessment and troubleshooting of returned warranty products.
Undertake repairs and maintenance of returned solar products under warranty, under the guidance of the technical officer.
Document and report effectively the completed assigned tasks.
Protect the quality standards of the company by preventing issues and solving them swiftly.
Support in installations whenever required.
Keep accurate records of inbound and outbound warranty inventory items.
Effectively sell service packages to existing Mwezi clients and Non-Mwezi clients.
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the line manager.
Embrace teamwork and cordial relationship with Mwezi Team.

Qualifications for this position:

Must be a holder of a diploma in electrical, electronics engineering or any other related field.
Experience in solar PV electronics troubleshooting and repair desirable.
MUST be computer literate.
Good communication and reporting skills.
Solar PV T1/T2 certification is an added advantage.
Ability to work under pressure.
Neat and organized in the conduct of duties.

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October 26, 2024
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 of 26th October, 2012 and is mandated with effectively managing the road transport sub-sector, minimizing road traffic accidents and
loss of lives resulting therefrom.
The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified persons for attachment positions.
Requirements

For consideration for industrial attachment, a candidate should be:-
A continuing student in a recognized institution undertaking Bachelor’s Degree or
Diploma course in any discipline;
Kenyan youth between the age of 18 and 30 years;
Unemployed;
A person of unquestionable integrity; and
Goal oriented, dynamic, self-driven and diligent.

Other requirements that successful candidates will be expected to provide are:

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
Personal Accident Insurance and Valid Medical Insurance Cover e.g. NHIF;
Copy of KRA PIN Certificate;
Copy of ID Card or Passport
NSSF Registration Certificate
Copy of ATM Card
Current and updated CV.
Copy of KCSE Certificate

The attachment will be for a non-renewable period of three (3) months.

October 26, 2024
KIM Internship Program Program Director, HP+ Kenya

Project Overview and Role
BACKGROUND

The Feed the Future Kenya Investment Mechanism (KIM) Program is a five-year project (2018 – 2023) that is one of USAID’s “Market Systems Suite” projects that aims to increase agricultural production and reduce poverty and malnutrition in Kenya. The overall purpose of the KIM program is to create a sustainable, market-based ecosystem for finance and investment through mobilizing capital into the horticulture, dairy, livestock, and clean energy value chains (VCs), and facilitating an enabling environment conducive to investment. The focus is on strengthening Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) working in the following value chains: dairy, livestock, and horticulture (mango, passion fruit, avocado, banana, pineapple, sweet potato, and African leafy vegetables).

The KIM program will mobilize private capital into target VCs through innovative smart incentives and building partnerships with key actors that can deliver access to market, know-how, and technology to drive VC competitiveness. Concurrently, KIM will lead policy reform efforts focused on removing barriers inhibiting large-scale investment into the target sectors, therefore unlocking further finance. The two objectives of KIM will result in the project serving as an investment platform that mobilizes substantial capital from the public and private sectors and builds partnerships between stakeholders in the financial ecosystem, ultimately contributing to USAID’s overall goal of fostering broad-based, sustained, and inclusive economic growth in Kenya.

The KIM project will focus on businesses located in, or doing business in, the following target counties: Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana, Garissa and Wajir counties.

OBJECTIVES

The KIM internship program offers recent graduates practical experience in business working environment and provide opportunity to build careers in financial sector. These positions are available in the KIM’s office based in Nairobi and is open to Kenyan Citizens below the age of 35 years and seeking to fulfill the experience requirement for respective job needs. For qualified, motivated applicants, these positions offer exposure to virtually all facets of data compilation, verification, entry, analysis, interpretation and accounting to ensure that appropriate and accurate data is collected for operational and contractual purposes.

Duration of internship; – 3 months with possible extension of further 3 months subject to performance.
No of interns needed; 3
Responsibilities

Effectively collect, compile, verify accuracy and sort data according to priorities and prepare source data for both operational and contractual obligations as guided by the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager,
Review and verify data for deficiencies or errors, correct any incompatibilities if possible and check output,
Enter data into database software and check to ensure the accuracy of the data that has been inputted,
Respond to information requests from authorized members.

Other Engagement terms

The Interns will agree to operate under the values and ethics of the Palladium development and consultancy Ltd.
A certificate of participation/recommendation will be issued by the Palladium development and consultancy ltd upon successful completion of the program.

Requirements
The minimum requirement for this role includes:

Completed a degree within the last 3 years from any of the following – Business administration, Commerce (Accounting & Finance), M&E, Banking, Statistics, CPA – K or related courses,
Computer literacy and familiarity with various computer programs such as MS Office (experience with Microsoft excel required),
High level of accuracy and attention to detail,
Good communication presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel across counties in Western and Northern region of Kenya,
Willing to work full time with tight deliverables and deadlines.

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October 26, 2024