AFRA-Kenya’s Internship Program

AFRA-Kenya’s Internship Program – Opportunities Notice

Artists For Recognition and Acceptance (AFRA–Kenya)’s Internship Program offers a competitive, paid 3 month opportunity from 1st July 2012 to 1st September 2012 in an environment that has considerable resonance and personal meaning to lesbian and bisexual (LB) women artists in Kenya.

The overall objective of the AFRA-Kenya’s Internship Program is to horn professional and advocacy skills, attitudes and practices of Lesbian and Bisexual women artists that can position them to take up leadership within the community and beyond.

The terms of reference will be based on two main areas including:

1.. Administrative duties that include organizing meetings and events, sending invitations, taking minutes during the meeting, circulating them to the AFRA-Kenya membership and keeping an up to date member contact list.

2. Filing of organizational documents, reports etc.

3. Representing AFRA-Kenya in meetings when called upon and preparing reports arising from the same.

4. Regularly updating the AFRA-Kenya social network pages with information on the organization’s current activities, reply to official emails as well as carry out regular follow up with members and other LB identifying women wishing to become part of the AFRA-Kenya membership.

5. Add to create a data base of all members and do other assigned duties.

Alongside an individual’s talents, a good academic background, career objectives, skill sets and even behavior profile that will enhance AFRA-Kenya’s specific needs and priorities, a job description, key performance and evaluation targets will be designed to guide the tenure of the internship.

The AFRA-Kenya Intern will be expected to submit a monthly progress report by the last day of every month during the internship period and a final report by 1^st September 2012. Upon conclusion of their internship program, the intern will undergo an exit interview.

The eligibility criterion is as follows:

1. Identify as either Lesbian and/or Bisexual woman.
2. Passion for working on sexual orientation issues.
3. Post high school/tertiary level education in a field of choice.
4. Working knowledge of and competence in basic computer programs and packages.
5. Effective written and oral communication skills.
6. Flexibility in schedule and accessibility outside of working hours to address questions or concerns.
7. Proven ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
8. Residing in, or able to relocate to Nairobi.
9. Ability to deal successfully with complex information and procedures.

We therefore seek a young, diligent, trustworthy, self-driven individual with professional work ethics who can work with minimal supervision while coping with the challenges and heavy workload of this demanding yet rewarding opportunity is best suited for AFRA-Kenya’s Internship Program.

To apply please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae indicating two referees with the subject line: AFRA-Kenya’s Internship Program, addressed to the Programs Department atinfo@afrakenya.org by 1^st July, 2012.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on the 20^th June, 2012. Any direct/indirect canvassing will lead to an automatic disqualification.