HIAS Refugee Trust Kenya- Intern/Life Skills Coach

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) is a non-profit non-governmental organization committed to the assistance, protection and durable solutions needs for refugees at heightened risk in Africa, through the provision of direct psychosocial, social and resettlement services as well as through community outreach and capacity building for partners.

HRTK seeks to recruit an Intern/Life Skills Coach. Under the direct supervision of the Sexual and Gender Based Persecution (SGBP) Program Manager, the incumbent will carry out the following functions:

• Offer basic education to refugees: focusing on English language basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Provide life skills training using a curriculum jointly developed by the supervisor and the incumbent with modules on SGBV prevention and response, leadership, human rights, etc
• Provide vocational & income generation activities training including basic trade skills e.g. budgeting and marketing.

Volunteering Online - Part 1

The world is rapidly changing and the employment market is changing in equal measures. Our education systems do not adequately prepare grandaunts for work. Interestingly, the world has become, ''a global village'' thank to the Information Technology. The world has been taken by storm with the rapidly growing internet in the globe. 

Most if not all organizations are increasingly using the Internet in many ways making work more easy and effective. Communication barriers due to distance and even language have been limited thus providing solution to the dynamics of the job environment.

For example most organizations now require all the applications to be sent electronically. More and more organizations in the world have moved away from paper applications. Adoption of screening softwares in the Human Resource have enabled the Organizations to have pre-screening sessions for the applicants thus limiting the number of ''irrelevant applications''. Therefore, new graduates should be aware and ready of this changes by; 

Volunteering Pays

Volunteering Pays

The underlying message of this story is that many employers do not value skills attained through volunteerism as highly as those attained through paid work. But, more important, I am concerned that other readers may have misinterpreted the message to be that volunteerism is a wasted effort.

Volunteerism is not a wasted effort simply because it may not result in monetary return. Volunteerism is a commodity that cannot be measured in a monetary sense. Everyone involved in volunteerism, employed or unemployed, comes away with a sense of accomplishment. The person giving, the person receiving and the community as a whole all benefit.

Also, a job search is not simply defined by resumes and interviews; it is a process that often can evolve into a trying experience. Through volunteerism, an unemployed jobseeker can be provided with a sense of identity and purpose as well as motivation to continue during a time when spirits are low. The after-effects of these benefits can offer a job applicant something priceless--a positive attitude when entering an interview.

Volunteerism is never in short supply but always in high demand. Its benefits always come full circle, 10 times over. The bottom line is that it's a win-win situation for everyone. It does pay. 

March 01, 1996|By Juli Ann Zaklan. CHICAGO — Regarding the story headlined "It just doesn't pay/Volunteer work counts for little in job search" (Your Money, Feb. 23):

Save the Children- Communication Intern

Communications Intern

The Communications Intern will work closely with the Regional Communications, Media and Advocacy Manager and to support the organizations communications objectives by positioning Save the Children as a lead source of information about children and have a visible presence and create a compelling dialogue about Save the Children to motivate action and improve impact by leveraging our programme success and expertise. The Intern will therefore; 1. Support in the packaging of humanitarian communication materials for SCI 2. Support development of full spectrum communication materials 3. Media monitoring 4. Support development and posting of content for website and social media. Download the attachment to view the job profile.

Save The Children

Closing date | 07 Dec, 201

Africa Intern

Description: Africa Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary

The Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in program administration, USAID financial rules and regulations, developing grant proposals, and Freedom House methodology. He/she will work collaboratively with the Africa team and be given meaningful opportunities to add value to Africa program initiatives and projects. He/she will demonstrate an academic background in African issues, knowledge of human rights, strong interest in democratic principles, and career aspirations related to the region. 

This internship position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Program Manager of Africa programs.

Freedom House- Intern

Description": Intern

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Position Summary

The Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in program administration, USAID financial rules and regulations, developing grant proposals, and Freedom House program methodology. He/she will work collaboratively with the Justice as a Right in Southern Africa (JARSA) and Empowerment of a New Generation of Leaders in Southern Africa (ENGLSA) teams and be given meaningful opportunities to add value to program initiatives and projects. He/she will demonstrate knowledge of human rights and a strong academic or professional interest in democratic principles or leadership, and career aspirations related to the human rights or rule of law. This internship position is based in Johannesburg and reports to Project Director. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Intern must have graduated or be enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite, web research, social media experience a plus
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others and work as an effective team member
• Interest in human rights, democracy and/or international development concepts
• Knowledge of basic office administration and financial management preferred