Friday 23 August 2013

Radio La Benevolencija Humanitarian Tools Foundation (RLB)- Project Support Intern

Radio La Benevolencija Humanitarian Tools Foundation (RLB), is a Dutch non-governmental organization working in Rwanda since 2004. The central mission of the organization is to target empower groups and individuals that form the target of hate speech and ensuing acts, and to strengthen the population as a whole. Through the use of entertainment & education (mainly radio and TV programs) and grassroots empowerment activities, the societies RLB works with are given the knowledge of how to resist incitement to violence and heal trauma, encouraging them to be active bystanders in the face of discrimination, scapegoating and mass violence.

In Rwanda, RLB produces one of the most popular radio dramas in the country and has set up a strong network of active bystanders at a grassroots level.

For more information regarding La Benevolencija please visit our website at: www.labenevolencija.org(currently being updated)

Radio La Benevolencija seeks a full time Project Support Intern, for a minimum four month long internship in Kigali, Rwanda. The Intern will mainly support RLB in project implementation, communications and monitoring. The intern will gain a strong understanding of project management, peace building, communications and monitoring. 

Tasks include:Project Support 
  • Edit translations from Kinyarwanda to English, mainly radio drama scripts and stories generated from Most Significant Change field visits and reports 
  • On a daily basis, draft reports on relevant web and press clippings that feature RLB 
  • On a monthly basis, summarize major news stories on issues relating to Rwanda, human rights, conflict management and trauma healing 
  • Support research proposals and project baselines 
  • Assist with Monitoring 
  • Implement the Most Significant Change (MSC) tool, in collaboration with the Monitoring Officer
  • Carry out field visits with Monitoring Officer (to support and verify the MSC process and trips) 
  • Participate in the selection process of MSC stories

Qualifications Required 
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree (graduate or current student), preferably in Communications, Journalism, Social/Political Sciences or Conflict Management 
  • Fluency in English (preferably native speaker) 
  • Ability to take initiative, work well under pressure, and work independently with minor supervision 
  • Superior writing skills

Preferred but not required 
• Knowledge in French
• Experienced user of social media
• Monitoring experience 
• Radio editing skills 
• Video editing skills 
• Photography skills

Conditions of internship • Preferred starting date September/October 2013 for a of minimum 4 months • Unpaid • Intern needs to bring his/her own laptop

La Benevolencija will cover any necessary visa costs and assist in the visa application process. RLB will also cover costs related to the field work. All other costs (accommodation, flight, vaccinations) will be at the intern's expense.

For any questions, please contact info.rwanda@labenevolencija.org
How to apply:

Please submit a one page cover letter and your CV (maximum 2 pages) to info.rwanda@labenevolencija.org by August 30, 2013.

MERLIN Nutrition Intern Job- Lowdar, Turkana County


Position: Nutrition InternFunctionally Responsible To: Project Coordinator
Technically Responsible To: Senior Nutrition Officer Location: Lodwar, Turkana County 

Working With: Ministry of Health authorities at district level and Health Facility Staff, Merlin field team.
The overall objective of the position is to develop, implement, monitor and report on all nutrition technical aspects of Merlin’s projects in assigned areas of Turkana.S/he will ensure that field staff and partners adhere to technical and standard protocols in nutrition. 
  • S/he will train and mentor staff as well as participate in nutrition assessments, surveys and proposal design processes. 
  • S/he will be responsible for SFP/OTP activity reporting from field sites to district stakeholders and Merlin management. 
The Nutrition Intern will work under the supervision of the Senior Nutrition Officer and in close collaboration with the MOH authorities and staff at County/district and community level.
Main duties of the Nutrition Intern:
  • Ensure the technical and effective implementation of High Impact Nutrition Intervention
  • Supervise, mentor and work in collaboration with the health workers implementing High Impact Nutrition Intervention
  • Provide technical support in the management of acute malnutrition (SAM and MAM) in children, pregnant and lactating mothers as per national IMAM guideline.
  • Conduct on the job training to health workers, CHWs and other field staff in order to build their capacity in the appropriate implementation of High Impact Nutrition Intervention.
  • Conduct monthly health facility data analysis and develop OJT plans based on identified gaps in collaboration with Senior Nutrition Officer and District Nutrition Officer.
  • In collaboration with Nurses and other field Officers, organize the logistics for community outreaches.
  • Together with the Senior Nutrition Officer ensure proper communication, coordination and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in food/nutrition activities (World Vision/IRC).
  • Participate in nutrition assessments, studies and surveys.
  • Participate in the delivery nutrition related trainings for health staff and CHWs.
  • Ensure accurate and complete data entry of all HINI components in the relevant MOH reporting tool.
  • Facilitate the transportation of monthly reporting tools from health facilities to district for data entry into the DHIS.
  • Submit weekly situation reports to the Senior Nutrition Officer.
  • Support and contribute in compiling monthly/quarterly nutrition reports, proposal design and development.
  • Maintain monthly stocks of all drugs and medical supplies and prepare monthly consumption reports.
  • In the absence of Senior Nutrition Officer, attend Health and nutrition coordination meetings and all relevant meetings with stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • Degree or Diploma in Nutrition or related health field
  • At least three years experience in supervising the implementation of nutrition programmes. 
  • Experience in the implementation of nutrition monitoring activities and malnutrition case detection and management 
  • Experience of carrying out nutritional surveys at field level
  • Fluent spoken & written English
  • Excellent management and communications skills
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports
  • Training and facilitation experience
  • Computer skills, including MS Office and EPI-Info
Apply to
HR Department
Merlin, Nairobi Office
P.o Box 3350-00200, Nairobi
Kenya

E-mail: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org

Application Deadline is 5:00pm on Thursday the 5th September 2013.

Only Shortlisted Candidate will contacted.

Follow up! BTCKE


Fellowships and Internships

BTCKE has a variety of internships including posts for Kenyan and international young adults. Read below to learn more about the various opportunities with BTCKE. 
International Opportunities 
International interns play a crucial part in bridging the global community. All interns are required to fundraise their ticket cost as well as an agreed upon contribution to the organization. Once in Kenya interns are provided with a place to stay and a reasonable stipend for food and transportation. We are currently hiring for the following positions. 
Local Opportunities


BTCKE hires interns who are seeking to fulfill their course requirements. In the past we have hired social work, communications, development and IT Interns. However, we are currently not recruiting for any positions.

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