Tuesday 26 November 2013

COOPI - COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION INTERN

Cooperazione Internazionale is a relief and development organization founded in Italy in 1965. COOPI’s envisions a world without poverty where diverse cultures live together sharing equal rights and equal opportunities. COOPI’s mission is to reduce poverty in the global South through interventions of long-term sustainable international cooperation. COOPI also conducts advocacy activities in Italy, to fight the cause of the serious economic gap between the North and South.

Position: Communication and Information Intern
Reporting :To Regional Program Assistant
Duration: 3 months Location Nairobi

Key Tasks The Information & Communications Intern is responsible for meeting the information and communication needs of the Regional Coordination Office related to program operation in Kenya and Somalia/Somaliland. The function will ensure the drafting, editing and dissemination of information and communication products. S/He will also ensure monitoring and translation of Somali media as required. This position is being introduced on a 3 months trial basis and will be reviewed after that period for potential prorogation.

Key accountabilities: 
  • Produce issues-based print stories for the website and Donor Blog that communicate COOPI results in the region 
  • Contribute to the development of printed communication materials, including editing images/photos and layout. Produce issues-based print stories for the website 
  • Support the coordination team with translations of crucial documents as needed
  • Monitor Somali media and submit weekly updates to Regional Program and Area Coordinator and/or others as required
  • Attendance at information sharing meetings and dissemination of information as required • Assist in the organization of workshop 
  • Other task may include: general administrative assistance to the Coordination Unit Learning 

objectives of this Internship/Traineeship are: 
  • Learn about impact-oriented communications and communications management in a INGO environment 
  • Gain experience in the production of public information materials (print and web) 
  • Further enhance editorial skill 
Qualifications & requirements 
  •  Bachelor’s degree in Communication
  • Knowledge/experience in preparation of newsletters, brochures, documents, reports and correspondence
  • Excellent Somali and English language skills, both verbal and written 
  • Good computer skills 
  • Ability to manage large amounts of information and summarize appropriately 
  • Ability to manage sensitive information appropriately
  • Demonstrable interest in Somali context and humanitarian aid
  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a high-pressure environment and to prioritize and effectively manage assignments in a timely fashion
  • Commitment to humanitarian values and principles.
  • Somali speaking Female Candidates are preferable. 

Start date December
How to apply:
Application Send by Email 1 page letter of expression of interest and updated CV by the Closing date: 30th November 2013 to the following address: THE REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE COOPI - COOPERAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE, hr.nairobi@coopi.org NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. COOPI will be paying an internship allowance in line with the candidature qualification.



ADESO- PROGRAM 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. Currently, 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 Program Intern will be a full time member of Adeso staff based in Nairobi, Kenya

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Key Responsibilities 
  1. Review mails, respond to routine enquiries and draft responses for the cash learning project. 
  2. Manage project meetings with vendors, suppliers and other consultants-including preparing documentation and taking minutes as necessary and identifying action points during meetings and follow up with the concerned parties to ensure that action is taken 
  3. Maintain an effective record and filing system for contacts, project activities, correspondences, and documents for quick and easy reference; 
  4. Develop schedules and analysis to help review different training sessions 
  5. Provide support in drafting and formatting of reports;
  6. Assist in proposal development process taking responsibility for administrative sections of proposals developed and ensuring all application requirements are met. 
  7. Assist in reviewing bids, fee notes and organizing for LPO and contract preparation.
  8. Manage conference and workshop logistics by preparing draft budgets, making travel and hotel bookings, sending invitations, preparing workshop materials and arranging for per diems; 
  9. Maintain grant reporting schedules for the project and follow-up on project reports to ensure submission by due dates; 
  10. Help in monitoring project implementation including review of burn rates from the monthly financial reports. 
  11. Support where appropriate in the planning and execution of the identified thematic areas such as research and technical material review.
  12. Ensure compliance to all Adeso and donor policies as well as program procedures and guidelines. 
  13. Contribute to enhancing the visibility of Adeso across key stakeholders.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in Social Sciences, Food Security or related fields. 
  • At least 1 year of related work experience, preferably for an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO). 
  • Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development issues and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts. 
  • Excellent organizational skills: the ability to work independently & productively in a fast-paced environment and ability to effectively see projects through from start to finish. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with a variety of people in a multi-cultural and multi-site environment. 
  • Flexible work attitude, proactive and demonstrated creativity: the ability to work productively in a team environment and the ability to problem solve creatively with minimal guidance. 
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written is required; language skills in French would be a strong asset. 

How to apply:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated young professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to internship@adesoafrica.org , quoting the position in the email subject matter, by Tuesday 9th December, 2013.

Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resources Manager and include the following:

• An updated CV; • An application letter and contact information for three work-related referees.