EAGC-GRADUATE INTERNS - ADMINISTRATION

The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered 
in Kenya with country offices in Uganda and Tanzania. Our members are key stakeholders 
and players in the grain value chain including cereal growers, millers and processors 
drawn from within and outside the East Africa States. Our core mandate is to develop and 
promote orderly structured marketing systems and provide market information for grains 
so as to reduce transaction costs and eliminate barriers’ to regional trade. 

Reporting to the Country Program Managers in Uganda and Tanzania, the successful 
candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others: 

• Keeping the reception area clean and tidy at all times 
• Delivering excellent customer service. 
• Dealing with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail. 
• Receiving incoming calls and making outgoing calls. 
• Receiving incoming mail and dispatching outgoing mail. 
• Maintaining a mailing list/directory for regular circulars and communication 
• Maintaining and updating the suppliers and service provider’s database. 
• Receiving visitors and directing visitors to relevant offices after clearance. 
• Maintaining an updated filing system. 
• Providing support in secretarial duties e.g. typing. 
• Providing support in the procurement of services. 
• Providing support in organization activities e.g. business fair, summit, conferences, field events.
• Organizing travel logistics for staff e.g. booking tickets and hotel accommodation 
• Reporting any maintenance issues immediately including all furniture, fittings and equipment in the office. 

Qualification, Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• Computer literate. 
• Team player. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• High integrity. 
• Highly organized. 
• Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments. 

If your background and competence match the above specifications, please send your 
application demonstrating how your qualifications and experience matches our 
requirements. It should include an updated C.V., your current remuneration package, valid 
email address, daytime contact number and full contact details of 3 referees including day 
time telephone number to: hr@eagc.org copied to dkiai@eagc.org by 12th September 2014.

Vital Voices - Africa Team Internship

Africa Team Internship

Vital Voices

01/08/2014

The Africa Intern(s) will work closely with the Africa team to develop various program areas. The Africa Intern will work closely with management staff on the VV GROW Fellowship and Supporting Public Advocacy for Regional Competitiveness programs.

Deadline: Open until filled

Location: Washington, DC

Organization: Vital Voices

We are currently accepting applications for our Africa Program Fall Internship. Vital Voices Global Partnership believes in the transformative value of women’s participation in society. Our mission is to identify, invest in and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives and accelerate peace and prosperity in their communities. Through leadership development and training programs around the world, Vital Voices works to expand women’s role in generating economic opportunities, increasing political participation, and protecting human rights. Our Global Leadership Network of women in 85 countries represents the vital voices of our time.

The Vital Voices’ Africa Program is looking for talented interns for August/September to December 2014. Positions are in Washington D.C. and are unpaid. The internships require a minimum of 20 hours per week commitment. Start date and end dates are flexible; with preference given to interns who can begin mid to end August. 

Internship description:

The Africa interns will have the opportunity to learn about program development, current, pressing global women’s issues, and trends in regional and international women’s advocacy. Interns are an integral part of the team, and Africa staff members will work collaboratively with interns to develop their professional skills and knowledge. 

Qualifications: 

• Attention to detail
• Interest in women’s rights and specific knowledge of Africa required
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Computer literacy, especially with MS Word, Power Point, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and administrative capabilities
• Ability to work creatively, independently and as a team member
• Social media management experience a plus
• Qualitative and quantitative research experience a plus
• Monitoring and evaluation experience a plus
• French, Portuguese or African native language proficiency a plus

Application instructions:

To apply: Please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, a writing sample (preferably no more than 5 pages), and two references with contact information to christianeyelibi@vitalvoices.org. Position open until filled.

Use "Africa Internship – (Name)" as the subject of your e-mail. Only complete applications will be reviewed. No phone calls please.

USTADI Foundation - Internships

USTADI Foundation  is a registered independent organization under the Kenyan law. It is part of a global network of local capacity development facility initiative.

USTADI Foundation invites applications for the position of Finance Intern. This position is for 3 (three) months. The starting date is the beginning of September 2014. Find attached the Job Description for your perusal.

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on in the recruitment process) to:

EMAIL: info@ustadi.org  Cc; Elizabeth.musa@ustadi.org  indicate the position on the subject line of the email.

ECOBANK KENYA GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM

Graduate Trainee Program
ECOBANK KENYA GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM

Are you youthful, passionate, unique and ambitious? Then you are just the right person we are looking for! Be part of the amazing story with Ecobank Kenya as it continues to grow and prosper.
As we set the pace in 2014- we have launched an exciting talent search under a Graduate Trainee and Management program across East Africa. The journey starts in Kenya – the EAC hub.

The position is African but world class, its Kenyan but multicultural and cross border, it’s real, it’s Pan- African and it’s your Future- If you relish the challenge of working in a highly dynamic, career enhancing environment, then go on and apply! Ecobank- your first Career Path. The future is Pan African and Ecobank is your first career path. 

Apply through website: http://www.ecobank.com/cl_register_apl.aspx?cid=74052