Friday 8 June 2012

Solutions Unlimited-IT Interns


 IT Internship

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Internship Type: Three Months

Positions required:12

Summary:

Solutions Unlimited is a registered successful brand comprised of a team of experienced professionals. We provide each of our valued clients the personal attention required to achieve breakthrough results.

The Solutions Unlimited group comprises operations in three business sectors: Communications and information technology, Automobile, Security and surveillance.

The Solutions Unlimited name has been respected in East Africa for over 5 years for its adherence to strong values and business ethics. Founded 2006, Solutions Unlimiteds early years were inspired by the spirit of nationalism.

For company description, log onto www.solutionsunlimited.co.ke.

We are looking for IT interns to train and work at our workshop and with our team, for clients in and around Nairobi.

Description:

The internship is to give hands on experience to successful applicants in the following areas:
  • Computer assembly from scratch
  • Designing laying and configuring a wired and wireless network from scratch
  • Formatting, Installing and configuring windows systems-XP,the different versions of windows 7, windows vista, server 2003 and 2008.
  • Installing other applications eg antivirus, adobe pdf,
  • How to identify genuine software, software licensing etc
  • Physically see the different types of processors, RAM, Hard drives etc
  • General troubleshooting for PCs, eg, blue screen, machine keeps restarting etc
  • PC maintenance
Requirements:

Applicants must possess one of the following.
  • Degree in IT related field with a letter of reference from the institution where course was taken
  • Diploma in IT
  • N+certification
  • A+ certification
Please send your CV and Application letter to hr@solutionsunlimited.co.ke and copy to mmassawe@live.com not later than June 15th 2012 quoting REF SU/IT INTERN 062012.

Medical Insurance is a Must. For those without, a temporary cover will be arranged.

For inquiries, please contact Mohammad on 0734472928 not later than June 15th 2012


BTCKE-Fellowships and Internships


Fellowships and Internships

Organizing Fellowship 
BTCKE is looking for an Organizing Fellow to join the program in July of 2012. The Organizing Fellow will work primarily with BTCKE’s YALT Program. Work responsibilities include facilitating our YA Training  Sessions, coaching individuals and YA teams on skills/campaign strategy and creating strategy for the 2013 program year. For more information, contact us atapply@bethechangekenya.org 

AIESEC Intern
BTCKE is currently recruiting an AISEC Intern to launch our income generating activities. BTCKE seeks to establish a reliable source of income for the organization through facilitating training seminars on leadership as well as creating sustainable income sources (rain harvest projects, gardens). We are recruiting a business minded young-adult with project management experience to design and launch both of these ventures. For more information, contact us at apply@bethechangekenya.org. 

GVDA INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNEERING PROGRAMS 2012 - 2013


GVDA INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNEERING PROGRAMS 2012 - 2013
Project Name
GVDA Kenya
Project Code
GVDA Interns 01
Location 
Nairobi, Kenya
Project Title
GVDA Administrative Volunteer
Arrival Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Number of Participants
1-2 International Volunteers
Duration
6 Months And Above
Age Limit
18 and Above
Accommodation
Host Family
Assignment Period
Immediately
Major Responsibility
·         Administrative support:
·         Dealing with general enquiries
·         Helping to take bookings for incoming volunteers and helping with registration of community organization activities at grass root level.

Person Specification – skills and experience, required
·         Experience of general office administration
·         Experience of dealing with customers / members and answering the phone
·         Good communication skills
·         Experience of the international development sector would be an advantage

Wednesday 6 June 2012

Intern - EU Liaison and EU funding Support


Intern - EU Liaison and EU funding Support
Status: Open (currently receiving applications)
Vacancy #: 375
Unit: European Union Liaison Office
Location: European Union Representative Office, Brussels, Belgium
Reporting to: EU Liaison Officer
Work percentage: 100%
Function group: -
Expected start date: 25 June 2012
Type of contract: Fixed-term (until 24 December 2012)
Closing date: 06 June 2012

BACKGROUND
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environmental and development challenges.
IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field projects all over the world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.
IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,000 government and NGO members and almost 11,000 volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 staff in 60 offices andhundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world.
IUCN’s European region covers the European continent, Russia and Central Asia, and includes the European Union overseas entities. Representing one third of the global membership, this is IUCN’s largest programmatic region. Four offices in
Switzerland, Belgium, Georgia and Serbia coordinate action in the region. Together we strive to meet our goals for a sustainable future by using the expertise and the strength of the global IUCN network.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN
  • The internship has to be mandatory or optional course for gaining the diploma of the studies that the student is enrolled in(formalized by a work placement agreement/convention de stage between the academic institution and IUCN EU
  •   Representative Office)
  • A keen interest in and basic understanding of issues relating to the conservation of biodiversity
  • Very good knowledge of EU policy-making, especially the development and cooperation policy
  • Studying towards a Bachelor or Master degree
  •  Oral and written fluency in English; good command of French is an asset
  •  Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  •  Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with short deadlines and multiple simultaneous tasks
  • Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills.


APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button at:
https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=375

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST).
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

Internships at Camfed


Camfed offers internship placements to students or post-graduates who are planning a career in development. Interns are generally required on an as needed basis and this is an on-going call for applications.
Interns will provide support to Camfed staff across a range of disciplines—from fund-raising to enterprise and leadership and from monitoring and evaluation to programme activities. This breadth of exposure will allow interns to gain wide-ranging experience in the development sector.
Internships are office-based in Cambridge and offered on a voluntary basis for the first three months. Modest daily expenses for food and work-related travel will be covered during this time. On successful completion of the first three months, there is the option for applicants to be offered a further three month internship. This will be paid at minimum wage, with five days of paid holiday. Ideally, interns will be able to work for Camfed on a full-time basis.
Previous interns have been offered permanent positions within Camfed and have gone on to gain employment in other charities as a result of their experience.
If you are interested in being considered for a placement within Camfed, please send your CV and letter of application to hr@camfed.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!


Art in Tanzania (AIT)


Internship Coordinator / Team Leader Vacancy at Art in Tanzania (AIT) Jobs in Tanzania June 2012
Description
Art in Tanzania (AIT) is a self-sustainable Non Government Organization (NGO) registered in Tanzania, Zanzibar, Ethiopia and Finland. Established in Dar es Salaam in 2001, Art in Tanzania currently has volunteer
and internship centers in Dar es Salaam, Moshi, the Maasai tribal lands, Karatu, and Zanzibar. Over the course of a year, AIT receives over 1,000 volunteers and interns, with approximately 100 volunteers/interns in country at one time. The volunteer’s community work focuses on assisting in Educational, Cultural and Medical projects including Nursery, Primary and Secondary Education assistance, Orphan care, Women’s Groups, HIV awareness, Adult English Classes, Music production, Arts & Handicrafts and Magazine publishing.

Art in Tanzania’s Mission: Advancement of community development through volunteer and intern projects in the fields of education, HIV/AIDS awareness, construction, sports programs and orphan care and the development of media (Mzuka Records and Fiesta Magazine) to promote social awareness.To learn more about our foundation please visit our website: www.artintanzania.org

Job description:
Art in Tanzania is looking for a hard-working Internship Coordinator/Team Leader, who will be committed to the management of volunteers, interns and local staff as well as the development of Art in Tanzania’s Community Projects at our Dar es Salaam Headquarters.
Application Deadline: 15 June 2012

Monday 4 June 2012

REGLAP Communications Intern



Background
The Regional Learning and Advocacy Programme for Vulnerable Dryland Communities is a consortium of agencies that promotes lesson learning and documents good practice.Its focus is on strengthening dryland resilience in the Horn of Africa and advocating for improved policy and practice among governments, NGOs and other stakeholders.
The Consortium currently includes: CARE, Cordaid, Dan Church Aid, IUCN, Save the Children and is led by Oxfam GB.
The REGLAP programme is currently funded by ECHO’s Drought Risk Reduction Action Plan (DRRAP), and will operate from Jan 2012 to June 2013 focusing on three result areas:
  • Evidence based DRR good practice is identified or developed, and disseminated to governments, NGOs and other stakeholders.
  • National governments and key stakeholders are including DRR good practice in their strategies/plans.
  •  Increased agreement by DRRAP partners, and other key organisations, on priorities for building resilience for joint advocacy and implementation.

REGLAP 4 has the following structure:
1. Country Advocacy Groups (consisting of a country lead, CSO national network and other interested agencies) will advocate on the key constraints to resilience building for the drylands among governments and other key actors.
2. Regional Learning Groups on key issues (community approaches, water, and the evidence base for advocacy), will develop good practice models and guidance, and strengthen the evidence base for dryland resilience promotion.
3. The REGLAP Secretariat will support the country and learning groups and co-ordinate the project.
REGLAP collaborates closely with local CSOs and networks, governments, research organisations and ECHO DRRAP partners including FAO, UNDP DDC, UNICEF and UNISDR.
We are looking for a bright and capable communications intern, ideally a postgraduate, who is looking to start a career in international development work, or who is early on in their career and looking to gain more experience in a large international organisation.

Objectives of the placement
The intern will work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager to support the communications work of the project. This will include supporting the production and dissemination of the REGLAP outputs including a good practice journal, studies, technical briefs and good practice principles.
Facilitate communication with partners and interested others through an e-list of developments.
Maintain the REGLAP webpage and a database of key good practice documents.
Help organise events such as meetings and workshops and take minutes as required.
What we are looking for
  • Candidates from under-represented backgrounds within the regional office. Candidates form arid areas and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • High-potential candidates who can demonstrate some level of leadership and initiative either inside or outside of the work arena.
  • Candidates who are committed to drylands development and social justice.
  • High level of computer literacy including word, web use and excel.
  • Ideally a postgraduate qualification or at the minimum good first degree (any subject)
  • Good written, communications and numeracy skills.
  • Confidence to build relationships and work effectively with others at all levels
  • Available to commit for 6 months and to travel as required.
  • No more than 3 years after finishing university/postgraduate study.

What we can offer
We can offer a 6-month placement with a monthly stipend of KES 30,101.
You will be supported in your career development through a development plan.
Although the purpose of this internship is not to facilitate longer-term employment within Oxfam, assistants will be encouraged to apply competitively to any opportunities arising within Oxfam as appropriate.
To apply
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining why you think you would be suitable for this opportunity, referring to the criteria above, to hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 18th June 2012.
Please indicate in the subject line the post you are applying for.
The intern would start as soon as possible.

CHOOSING A CAREER PATH


CAREER PATH
Is Form Four the best time for a student to choose their life-long career? If so, are there proper systems that give them a peek into what a particular career entails?
These are some of the issues that final-year students in Kenyan high schools face, as confirmed recently during a career day at Loreto High School in Limuru.
The education system requires that before the final examinations (KCSE) in October, students select the universities they want to join and the courses they wish to pursue.
The disciplines offered in universities are massive, and as long as a student attains the required grade, they are admitted to these institutions.