WHY VOLUNTEER OR DO AN INTERNSHIP- THE REALITY- PART 1

I have heard many graduates complain on how internship is hard work for them. They often complain that they fill 'used' or duped, because they are given many tasks to do. Remember current job market is searching for people first, who are well grounded and understand the very basics of their work. Secondly, the job market is seeking for people who are able to multi-task and creative and thirdly, the job market is searching for professions who have experience and can deliver with minimal supervision. And this is just the reality in the current job market. Therefore, for them to consider hiring a volunteer or intern they have identified a gap that needs to be filled within their organizations.

Consequently, graduates need to understand that internship;

• It provides an opportunity for the graduate to be able to work in different departments/sections for exposure. remember the job market right now a person who is more independent. e.g a graduate will be involved in office filling not because the organisation wont do it but rather it provides you as the trainee an opportunity to learn different useful skills.

UN WOMEN -INTERN - WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY

INTERN - WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 17-Nov-14
Additional Category Crisis Prevention and Recovery
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required :English
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 05-Jan-2015
Duration of Initial Contract : 4 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 4 months

Background

The Peace and Security Section leads on UN system-wide coordination on Women, Peace and Security, provides technical and financial support to the peace and security work of UN Women field offices, and implements a number of global initiatives that range from training women on mediation, peacekeepers on preventing and responding to sexual violence, and experts on investigation and documentation of international crimes, to rapidly deploying gender advisors to commissions of inquiry, peace talks, and post-conflict planning and financing processes, supporting gender-responsive public service delivery, and linking women in the community and grassroots organizations to police and other actors to ensure better protection.

The intern will assist the Peace and Security team with ensuring follow-up to key commitments under 2122, continued implementation and reporting on existing global programmes, and support to the Secretary-General's Global Study on 1325 and preparations for CSW, Beijing plus 20 commemorations, and the high-level review on 1325 in the Security Council. Specifically, the intern will:

1. Provide background research on relevant issues on demand, including in preparation for the 2015 global study on women, peace and security;
2. Provide technical support t to the preparations for CSW, Beijing plus 20, and the high-level review of 1325 in the Security Council;
3. Draft, edit, and format the team’s monthly update newsletter to be sent to all UN Women offices;
4. Support content development for the inter-agency website on women, peace and security;
5. Support the team’s knowledge management efforts, including the external website and the intranet;
6. Flag relevant new research and publications;
7. Support donor reporting for the team’s global programmes;
8. Other tasks as required by the Peace and Security Section.

East African Breweries Limited- Internship

EABL is home to some of the most exciting, inspirational and innovative people in the FMCG industry, passionately working with us to grow our business and nurture our brands. At the heart of our business are core values that define us, moulding us into an employer of choice for talented and ambitious people. The values are brought to life by our guiding purpose - to celebrate life every day, everywhere, which permeates our work.

Because we want our people to thrive, we are committed to their professional and personal development by offering and creating diverse opportunities. We also seek to maintain a diverse workforce where, the different contributions made by all our employees, through their different personalities, experiences and perspectives, create a stimulating and rewarding working environment. Having colleagues from many different backgrounds gives us deeper insights into consumer needs and enhances our relationships with all our stakeholders.

Citi Group - Africa Management Associate Program

Africa Management Associate Program
Company Description:

Citi, the leading global financial services company, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 140 countries. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. 

Program Description:

The Citi Africa Management Associate Programme is an 18 months training program targeted to high potential candidates interested in Citi’s business in Africa. The program will provide students with cross-business and cross-geography rotational assignments, along with special training and mentorship, to create the next generation of global-minded managers and bankers within our African business. Associates can expect to rotate around the following areas across the bank: Credit, Risk, Citi Transaction Services, International Personal Bank, Banking and Global Markets. 

Training:

The program begins with a 6 months rotation in Johannesburg, South Africa. During this time you will also receive all your technical and business relevant training. For the remaining 12 months you will return to your base country to complete further rotations. During your programme, we offer plenty of training and secondments across Africa, as well as permanent role possibilities when you’ve finished. 

Skills and Qualifications: We seek exceptional graduates who want to live and work in Africa and have:

• A genuine commitment to building a career in financial services management with an emphasis on African finance and emerging markets 
• No more than 2 years’ work experience 
• Evidence of leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills 
• Strong analytical capabilities 
• Fluency in two languages including English and language of their chosen location 
• A demonstrated track record of academic achievements 

HOW TO PREPARE AS AN INTER/VOLUNTEER

Many of the graduates searching for Internship/Voluntering or even graduate trainee opportunities often have no idea on where to start. These are not lessons that our colleges or universities prepare us for, but in real life we need to know on how to prepare. Below are pointers that we must know;

1. Internship/Voluntering must be taken serious:- Most of the graduates do not consider this search as a serious business hence we never prepare our Curriculum Vitae properly and Cover letter. The job market especially in Kenya is very competitive, anything short of a good CV and Cover letter will not pass the day. Remember this is the entry point to the job market thus preparation is paramount.

UNOPS -Procurement Intern

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.

Background information - AFO

Africa Regional Office

Based in between Copenhagen, Denmark, the Africa Regional Office supports UNOPS country offices in the Africa region, providing financial oversight of projects, procuring goods and services and managing human resources.

AFO helps ensure that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between projects across the entire region.

Functional Responsibilities

UNOPS is currently looking for one intern to join the Africa Regional sub-Office (AFO) in Nairobi, Kenya. AFO manages a geographically-defined portfolio of engagements, including leading strategy and business development for the region, overseeing management of operations, and ensuring appropriate risk management. Joining UNOPS at our office in Nairobi will provide you with a unique opportunity to obtain first-hand experience of what sustainable development is about.

The Africa Region currently consists of Operational Hubs (a cluster of neighbouring countries) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya and Ethiopia. In addition to this, there is an Operations Centre in South Sudan and a Project Centre in Tunisia.

Australia Awards for Post Graduate

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The closing date for applications is 12 December 2014.

KENYA: Desired Applicant Profile (DAP) – Master Awards 2016

Kenya Priority Fields

• Agriculture/Food Security
• Extractives (including Mining)
• Health (Including Maternal, Neonatal Child Health)
• Public Policy

Coordinating Authority for Kenya

Directorate of Public Service Management under the Ministry of Devolution and Planning

VOLUNTEER FOR THE GREAT LAKES TEAM (0907)

Amnesty International is looking for a volunteer to assist the Great Lakes Team in their work. The volunteer should be available for a minimum of 3 days a week and preferably 5 days, for 6 months. The contract can be extended or renewed by mutual agreement.

Although the volunteer’s role will be supervised, he/she will be expected to work independently, use their initiative and manage their own tasks. Willingness to undertake some routine administrative tasks is crucial. Projects may be devised by the team in collaboration with the volunteer, which will aim to assist the team in fulfilling its strategic objectives, while making the best use of the volunteer’s own skills, interests and experience.

Volunteering at Amnesty International, one of the world’s leading human rights organizations, can provide valuable experience and you will receive work references at the completion of your assignment. However, please note that volunteering does not lead directly to employment with Amnesty International.