Friday 8 November 2013

UNHCR- WASH Intern

Terms of Reference Key Information Position Title: Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Intern Location: UNHCR Regional Support Hub, Nairobi, Kenya
Duration : 3 to 6 months 
Purpose  : To support delivery of WASH services to 2 million refugees within the Region (East and Horn of Africa). 
Reports to: Senior Regional WASH Officer

BackgroundThe UNHCR Regional Support Hub (RSH) provides specialist support to UNHCR operations within the East and Horn of Africa Region.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is a critical sector within UNHCR and within the Region with significant implications for persons of concern where indicators are not met and where specialist expertise is not available to country operations.
The WASH Intern will support the RSH WASH Unit to deliver support services to UNHCR country operations, and partner agencies within the region.

Duties and Responsibilities 
The WASH Intern will work under the supervision of the Senior Regional WASH Officer at the UNHCR Regional Support Hub (RSH) in Nairobi. The main duties and responsibilities will be to assist the WASH Unit with:
  • Provision of WASH technical assistance to countries within the region 
  • WASH trainings and workshop events 
  • WASH Monitoring System data collection/analysis/gap identification 
  • Compiling best practice designs and standard operating procedures from the region 
  • Compiling catalogue of WASH materials available for procurement within the region Preparing best practice case studies and lessons learned from around the region 
  • Researching new ideas and innovations in the area of WASH and assess applicability 
  • WASH Information management 
  • Perform other duties as required.
WASH Intern Profile

Academic: University degree in related subject; water and sanitation, hygiene and public health, civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resource management, international development, humanitarian response.

Experience: • Experience with water, sanitation and hygiene or a related field in developing countries, or humanitarian context. • Experience working in a cross cultural environment. Experience dealing with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner. • Experience in the areas of WASH assessment, programme implementation, monitoring and coordination. • Exposure to UNHCR mandate, its priorities and principles.

Skills: • Analytical and creative thinking for rapid solutions. • Good communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiations skills to deal with persons of various cultural and educational backgrounds. • Strive to live up to high ethical and professional standards. • A team player with service oriented attitudes. • Proficiency in basic computer software such as MS Access, excel, powerpoint, word, water modelling sofware, GIS, Autocad.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English (written / oral / comprehension) is essential.
How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV, signed intern declaration and cover letter to UNHCR Regional Support Hub by email to KENRHHR@unhcr.org. The closing date of application is 22nd November 2013.

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Tuesday 5 November 2013

UNHCR-RSH INTERN

Background

The Regional Support Hub (RSH) in Nairobi provides operational support and advice to 13 core countries in East Africa, the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region with the principal goal of pursuing the Global Strategic Priorities as they relate to the 23 specialist units of the Hub.

Nutrition and Food Security are fundamental aspects of protecting and supporting the refugees in our care. Nutrition and food security are essential because they save refugee lives, particularly amongst the most vulnerable groups such as children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and people living with HIV/AIDS and TB.

Given the complex issues of malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and food insecurity in the predominantly camp-based refugee population in the region, RSH’s primary goal is to support country programmes to reduce malnutrition, promote nutritional diversity, and improve the food security situation of refugees.

During the first half of 2013, the Nutrition and Food Security Unit at RSH has conducted a regional food security mapping. The results of this mapping showed the need for improving food distribution, including monitoring.

Key objective of the internship
To identify the main gaps in food distribution based on the regional food security mapping results, to review the 1997 UNHCR distribution guidelines and to then draft a regional guidance document for the field on food distribution which could be shared with HQ to support a global guidance.

Requirements
  • Ability to work independently as well as to collaborate with other units (e.g. shelter, registration and protection unit)
  • Nutrition / public health background
  • Knowledge of food security / food assistance
  • Good analytical and writing skills
The internship should be for a minimum of 6 months and all costs should be covered by the intern.

How to apply:
Due to an error in the e-mail address, all people who applied for this vacancy are kindly requested to resubmit their application. Please send your motivation letter and CV to KENRHHR@unhcr.org with subject "Internship in food security at the UNHCR Regional Support Hub in Nairobi". The UNHCR internship agreement is attached. To apply you need to sign and return the document.

INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUPS HORN OF AFRICA PROJECT INTERN 2014

The International Crisis Group's Horn of Africa Project is looking for an intern to work in the organisation's Nairobi office for a period of six months from January 2014. Major responsibilities: 

The position is desk based and involves assisting Crisis Group's Horn of Africa Project team by monitoring political developments in the Horn of Africa region via on-line sources; Providing assistance editing reports and briefings on conflict issues, and other documents produced by Africa program staff; Preparing advocacy and research materials and attend meetings with/on behalf of the Crisis Group staff; Assisting with carrying out daily press reviews and composing weekly situation reports; administrative work, including arranging for meetings and database management; Assisting Africa program staff with everyday office needs. The job requires a natural flair for political analysis, flexibility, intelligence and hard work but offers an excellent opportunity for someone to learn about conflict analysis and advocacy work and gain valuable experience in a high profile international NGO.

Minimum requirements: 
• A recent graduate degree in political science, conflict studies, international relations, or similar; 
• Excellent English writing and editing skills; 
• Computer literacy; 
• An ability to deal confidently and swiftly with a variety of demanding tasks.;
• Proven research skills in international relations or a similar subject, conflict analysis or human rights work; 
• Proven interest in and knowledge of the Horn of Africa region; and 
• Knowledge of local language(s) is an added advantage.

Applicants will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and must be available full time for six months. This is an unpaid internship. Unfortunately, we do not cover visa, travel, accommodation, living and medical costs. Click for more details on the internship: http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/about/employment/internships/vacancies.aspx
How to apply:

If you wish to apply, please send: • Internship application letter (please indicate proposed internship start and end date); • Recent CV, please include two references; • Two 5-10 page writing samples relating to political analysis of the Horn of Africa region; and • A three page essay on what your contribution to Crisis Group during your internship would be.

To submit your application, send all materials, In English, to: intern.vacancies@crisisgroup.org Due to the volume of intern applications we receive, we ask that you do not make follow-up calls or emails concerning the status of your application. Deadline for applications: Currently receiving applications until vacancy is filled.

ADESO- COMMUNICATION INTERN

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Intern will work closely with the Communications and Advocacy Manager and the Regional Communications Officer to support the organization’s communications needs at headquarter level.

POSITION PURPOSE
  • Support development and posting of content for website and social media
  • Support the development of communication materials
  • Media monitoring

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support development and posting of content for website and social media 
  • Develop content to populate the Adeso website. This includes regularly creating content for the “In the Spotlight” and “Success stories” sections;
  • Keep the reports and publications and media centre sections up to date;
  • Support the Regional Communications Officer to manage Adeso’s social media accounts, including Face book, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networking sites.
  • Support the development of communication materials 
  • Create and maintain an inventory of all communication materials at HQ and in field offices; Support in the development and maintenance of a suite of materials to effectively communicate Adeso’s mission, vision, main messages and on-going projects to key audiences; Support the development of Adeso’s 2013 Annual Report; 
  • Edit or develop and disseminate Adeso case studies and success stories to maximize their use;
  • Work with project teams to create and regularly update project profiles as well as an organizational profile; 
  • Maintain a database of available success stories; 
  • Provide support to projects in development and procurement of communication materials.


Media 
• Conduct weekly media monitoring and send weekly reports to staff in Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia respectively; 
• Support the Communications and Advocacy Manager in drafting press releases, responding to media enquiries and building dialogue with journalists.


Other 
• Provide editorial support to colleagues for reports, case studies, articles, and presentations; • Travel to field locations to collect success stories, pictures, and deliver trainings. 
• Any other duty as may be assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Undergraduate Degree in Communications/Journalism or related field; 
  • Excellent communications skills (oral and written); 
  • Excellent written and spoken English is essential, as well as a critical eye for editing and grammar; 
  • Experience in managing websites and in using social media tools in a professional context;
  • Experience and skills in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe; 
  • Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner; Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines; 
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity;
  • Knowledge of or interest in humanitarian programs, as well as a commitment to Adeso’s mission and vision; 
  • Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations.
How to apply:

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience and economic growth in Africa, please submit your application to internship@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by November 15th 2013.

Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the following: • An updated CV (maximum 3 pages); • An application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees. Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

IRC- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-INTERN


The Administrative Assistant – Intern provides the first positive image of IRC Somalia Program office due to her/his patience, ability to listen and assist visitors. She/he acts as the central point of Office checks record and dispatch all messages.
How to apply:
Deadline for applications: 8th November 2013

Sending applications: Interested candidates are requested to send their application and CV to the email Address: IRCSomaliaJobs@rescue.org with the subject line as IRC Somalia Jobs - Application for the position of Administrative Intern

IRC- LOGISTICS INTERN

The key objective of the Logistics Intern is to record and maintain proper records of all IRC assets, to monitor their movement and issuing and assessing their status.

He/She will also be involved in preparation of shipments to the field sites in Somalia and photocopying all logistic documents.
How to apply:

Deadline for applications: 8th November 2013

Sending applications: Interested candidates are requested to send their application and CV to the email Address: IRCSomaliaJobs@rescue.org with the subject line as IRC Somalia Jobs - Application for the position of Logistics Intern

RVI- INTERNSHIPS IN LONDON AND NAIROBI OFFICES


The Rift Valley Institute (RVI), www.riftvalley.net, seeks exceptional graduate-level interns to join our offices in London and Nairobi. RVI Interns work in various fields, depending on aptitude. These may include data management, office administration, research, translation, text editing, online content creation, video editing and event management. 

Useful qualifications include skills and experience in any of these fields, an interest in eastern or central African affairs and fluency in one or more of the languages of the region.

The minimum period for an internship is three days a week over two months. Starting dates are in January. Interns’ daily travel expenses are covered and lunch is provided in the office. Several former interns are members of the Institute's current staff. Applicants must have permission to work in the relevant country.
How to apply:

Online applications form can be accessed via www.riftvalley.net/page/employment. The application deadline is 17:00 GMT on 29 November 2013.