Danish Refugee Council- ICT Internship

Danish Demining Group

Invites applications for the position of Armed Violence Reduction Interns in Kenya

(Communications and ICT internship of the research focused internship)

Background

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). DRC has operated in Kenya since 2005, and DDG since July 2012. DDG has armed violence reduction programmes in many other countries in the region including Somaliland, Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and Uganda. 

DDG is looking for a highly talented and motivated individual to take up full-time internships for duration of 6 months each. The successful candidate will support DDG Kenya’s programme in terms of desk research, communication and coordination.

The AVR Intern should be Kenyan citizens and have the following qualities and qualifications:

Personal qualities:

• is passionate about promoting a Kenya free of armed violence and conflict
• is intelligent and creative with high degree of professionalism 
• is analytical and able to present logical arguments,
• is curious and seeks out information,
• has a strong drive to learn new things and improve own capacity,
• takes initiative – identifies what needs to get done and does it,
• is hard working and driven to achieve objectives,
• is a good team player, diplomatic, patient honest and loyal, and persistent,

Qualifications

Required:

• A university degree in a field relevant to armed violence reduction work,
• Fluency in English. Strong command of written English and ability communicate clearly to 
• various audiences, 
• High degree of computer literacy,
• Substantial knowledge of the Kenya political system from community to national level and a 
• good understanding of regional dynamics,
• Ability to develop and manage databases,
• Excellent research and analytical skills, 

Desirable:

Experience with community peace and/or development work,

Advanced user of social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Google+),

Ability to develop websites,

Experience of using Ushahidi and FrontlineSMS platforms, 

ArcGIS experience,

Photo and video recording and editing skillsWhat DDG can offer:

Interesting and challenging tasks and the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge related to armed violence reduction programme,

Experience of working within a professional and visionary international NGO,

The opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team with friendly and helpful 

colleagues,

Exposure to intellectually stimulating issues relating to the prevention and reduction of armed violence,

A monthly allowance of KES 18,000 taxable and Medical insurance and workmanship injury 

insurance,

The positions are based in Nairobi, travel to other areas of Kenya may be required. 

Start date: 21st October 2014.

For information about our work and organisation, please visit our website

http://www.danishdemininggroup.dk/.

Application and CV

Applications should be in English and include the following:

1. A cover letter (maximum 1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria. 

2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 2 pages). The CV should include information about your university degree(s) and stipulate your grades/grade average, list of completed relevant training courses, work experience and the name and contact details of 3 relevant references, in addition to any other qualifications and information that you think are relevant for the position. 

The application should be sent to: Job@ddghoa.org and the subject line should read “Kenya 

AVR INTERN”. Please indicate if you are applying for the Communications and ICT 

internship of the research focussed internship.

The deadline for submission of applications is the 10th October 2014.