Africa Youth Trust (AYT) Internship Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan, development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African Countries.

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.

Start the journey of transforming your life! 

Position Title: Internship Officer
 

Terms of Service: Contract
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Reference: Ref-IO-004
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Internship Program including program goals, materials and means of evaluation.
• Managing, guiding, and setting policies for internship programs.
• Working jointly with other organizations and institutions to create training modules for interns.
• Developing talent acquisition strategies through developing and rolling out internship programs.
• Negotiating with organizations on compensation, benefits, training, performance management, policy and governance in line with the institutions’ objectives.
• Developing positive value proposition for institutions to provide training programs to successful trainees.
• Managing intern surveys to drive enhancement of program elements, including assignment quality.
• Mentoring interns as required.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the project manager.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player with leadership skills.
• Good analytical skills.

If you meet the highlighted qualifications, please email your CV and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role, clearly quoting the job title and job reference to opportunities@africayouthtrust.org

The deadline for application is Friday, 29th June,2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Africa Youth Trust
Kileleshwa
off Laikipia Road, Gate No. 3
P.O. Box 51874 - 00100
Nairobi - Kenya

Child Protection Internship opportunity at ICS Africa

Child Protection Internship  opportunity at ICS Africa

About ICS :  ICS is an International organization that envisions an environment where people can realize social change in their own lives and society at large.  We exist to contribute towards a caring and enabling environment where children can grow up to their full potential and become responsible citizens, by initiating an environment with secured rights, established citizenship and equal social and economic power relations. Our strategy is to invest in services and products to stimulate people’s independent civic action towards economic and social equal positions in order to address issues of poverty, marginalisation and human/child rights.

About the internship:  The Child Protection Intern will work together with Child protection team and will be responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support to the team.  Specifically (S)he will be responsible for programme reporting, documentation of casestudies, programme follow ups, report reviews,  and planning of programme events/meetings.

Reporting to: The Programme Manager, Child protection

Hours: 40hr week (Monday-Friday)

Location: ICS Africa regional offices in Nairobi but with a few travels in the region

Start Date: July 1^st or earlier

Duration: 6 months

The child protection intern will be responsible for:

1.       Timely coordination  and consolidation of programme related reports

2.      Review of partner and other programme reports to ensure  reporting requirements are met and are in line with approved plans and budgets

3.      Documentation and dissemination  of  programme case studies  and activities

4.      Organizing, planning, and scheduling programme activities and events

5.      Provide day to day administrative support to the child protection team 

Qualifications and competencies

·          Fresh university graduate  with a degree  in social sciences, develoment studies or related studies

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Report writting skills.

·         Personal organisational and time management skills.

·         Familiarity with Microsoft packages; Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

·         Previous short term engagement or internship with  a development and/or child focused organisation is desired.

How to apply

Eligible candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and CV to internship@icsafrica.org: with the subject line: Application for ICS Child Protection Internship. The deadline for receipt of applications is 22^nd June 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  To the successful candidate, ICS will provide a good learning environment that will stimulate career growth and development.

A Vacancy for a Programme Intern Exists at PELUM-Kenya Country Secretariat in Thika!

PELUM – Kenya wishes to recruit a Programme Intern to support programmes implementation. Qualified and interested candidates are herein requested to respond to this call for expression of interest appropriately. 

1. Key Responsibilities and Engagements of the Programme Intern at PELUM-Kenya Country Secretariat. 
 

• To support Programme Officers in field activities implementation.
• To act as link persons for logistical arrangements and support in programme meetings and events  organized by PELUM-Kenya.
• To compile data related to attendances in meetings and events.
• To Stand in for PELUM-Kenya Programme Officers whenever required to do so.
• To act as principal assistant to Programme Officer (s)
• To undertake any other relevant duties as may be delegated or instructed by the Management of PELUM-Kenya.

Qualifications / Attributes
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities;

• Be educated to degree level in agriculture, environment or a closely related discipline.
• Have completed university education i.e. not a continuing student either in research or undertaking work contributing to studies completion. Copies of Degree Certificates must be provided.
• Have computers operating skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Be a good communicator both in writing and speaking
• Passionate to work with communities and other stakeholders
• Willing to work long hours to beat deadlines and targets
• Willing to learn and be mentored in development and networking
• Be a team player and able to travel to the field most of the time
• Be a Female

3. Remuneration
This is not a salaried / remunerated position and the person to be engaged will only benefit from a monthly stipend/ living allowance of KES 15,000. 

This is an all-in monthly payment including meals and housing costs. This payment will also be subject to statutory deductions 

4. Location The person to be engaged will work from Thika (PELUM-Kenya Country Office) with field travel across Kenya as may be required by programmatic work.

5. Deadline and Application ProcedureDeadline for submission of the applications will be June 27th, 2012. Applications (only Cover letter and CV only) to be sent by email only to 

    The Country Coordinator, 

    PELUM-Kenya, 

    Email: pelumkenya@pelum.net  

    with the subject line “Application for Internship Ref PK/06/2012”. 

All applications to be sent by email. 

VSO Jitolee Consultancy and Partnership Volunteer

VSO Jitolee Consultancy and Partnership Volunteer

Volunteer and Contribute To Positive Change in the Lives of Communities Around the World. VSO Jitolee is a member of the international VSO Federation based In Nairobi, with a regional mandate to promote volunteerism and offer volunteering opportunities to skilled East African nationals. 

VSO Jitolee currently recruits professionals to work alongside partner organisations in over 40 countries mostly in Africa, Asia and the Pacific to share, their skills, commitment and enthusiasm to achieve Jointly agreed development objectives.

VSO JITOLEE is currently looking for committed professionals with expertise in:

Fundraising (FUND-01-KE) Fundraisers, Resource Mobilization Specialists,

Health (HEALTH-02-KE) Nurses, Nurse Trainers, Midwife Trainers, Hospital information System Specialists, Clinical Officers, Health Educators, Public Health Professionals.

IT Specialists (IT-07-KE) Management Information Systems (MIS) Specialists, IT Trainers.

Technical (TECH-09-KE)
Electric Engineers, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers and Mechanic Engineers. Engineers with experience in teaching at university/college level.

Natural Resource Management (NRM-03-KE)
Value Chain and Product Development Specialists;

Climate Change Advisers;
Agribusiness Specialists.

Primary Teachers (EDU-08-KE)
Primary curriculum (for ages 5 to 15 years)
teachers with university degree and the following skills: 

• Enthusiastic classroom teachers with experience of active learning; 
•  Student centred teaching and continuous assessment at primary level; 
•  Experience In developing teaching materials; 
• Knowledge and experience of current developments in education.

You have a relevant university degree in your profession and more than 4 years work experience in the skill areas above. 

You are willing to work overseas for 1 to 2 years, and ready to depart within the next 3-4 months. 

You are committed to using your skills and experience to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world, as a volunteer. 

Your knowledge of working with vulnerable groups is a distinct advantage.

We will support a modest lifestyle, cover your travel expenses as well as provide medical and insurance cover.  We will support and prepare you for the personal and professional challenges that lie ahead. 

Volunteering with VSO is a life changing experience, and an opportunity for professional and personal growth.

If you meet the above criteria, please log on to:www.vsojitolee.org and apply online or submit your CV via email to : vsojitolee@vsoint.org 

Kindly ensure that you include the skill reference number (e.g. NRM-03-KE) for the skill area you are applying.

Due to anticipated interest in these volunteering opportunities, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

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.