ATTENTION: To All African Youth Activists Passionate About Development In Africa- Deadline Approaching

VOICE AFRICA’s FUTURE

From Voice to Influence to Action: Strengthening Sustained Citizen Engagement in the Post-2015 Development Agenda in Africa

ATTENTION: To All African Youth Activists Passionate About Development In Africa

Take the chance and apply now to become a Youth Champion for the Voice Africa’s Future (VAF) campaign, to shape and influence the Post 2015 development agenda. The application for the new Youth Champions 2014/2015 starts on 26th March!

1. Do you want to deepen your involvement in the Post 2015 development agenda in your country and globally?
2. Do you want to take extensive action to advocate for the future of young people in the Post 2015 development agenda?
3. Do you want to inspire young people worldwide and represent their interests?

Then apply to become a VAF Youth Champion 2014/2015!

Requirements:

• Aged between 15 to 30
• Be a citizen and reside in one of the 6 countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and South Africa
• Availability to volunteer your time and represent Voice Africa’s Future campaign at national, continental and global levels
• Passionate about Africa’s development and the progress of youth
• Find joy in inspiring young people
• Good written and spoken English, and/or French.
• Have some knowledge or experience in one of the following: MDGs, Post 2015 development agenda, advocacy, community development, youth mobilisation.

How to apply:

You have until Friday 7th April 2014 to apply to become a Youth Champion. The interested candidates should send their detailed CV and a letter motivating why you are interested to become a Youth Champion for the Voice Africa’s Future campaign. Please send your application to the Representative of the Voice Africa’s Future in your respective country:

Burkina Faso: Ms. Bintou Marie Diallo, Email: diallomarie@gmail.com Tel.: +226 66 933 838

Ethiopia: Mr. Ephrem Berhanu, Email: ephrember@gmail.com Tel.: +251 91 262 26 51

Kenya: Mr. Willice or George Emails: owillice@yahoo.com and george@oayouth.org 

Tel.: +254 72 65 70 757 or +254 719 810 024

Malawi: Mr. Edward or Pearson Emails: edwardchileka@ymail.com and malisaupear@hotmail.com Tel.: +265 999 110 606 or +265 99 46 32 31

Uganda: Mr. Francis Maberi Email: francis.maberi@gmail.com Tel.: +256 775 186 342

South Africa: Mr. Zoe Nkongolo Email: zoe@africaunite.org.za Tel.: +27 21 461 6551

About the Voice Africa’s Future

Voice Africa's Future (VAF) aims to use mobile technology to solicit the perspectives and aspirations of youth in ten African countries about the future they want to see. The campaign began from the premise that it was important to create platforms for ordinary citizens to influence and shape the Post 2015 agenda.

The VAF initiative has been running in 6 six countries on a mobile platform, and in 4 countries on an off-line platform. It has so far mobilised participation of more than 77 000 youth participants across the ten countries; thus generating significant and critical data about the experiences of Africa’s youth, their key concerns, and their aspirations for the future.

In 2014 and 2015, the Voice Africa’s Future campaign will focus on ensuring that the perspectives and aspirations of youth in Africa are adopted by the United Nations as part of the post 2015 development agenda.

The Voice Africa’s Future campaign is an initiative of African Monitor. It has been made possible with funding support from DFID. To learn more about Voice Africa’s Future, please visit: www.africayouth2015.org and www.africanmonitor.org

KENYA COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT -KCDP Scholarships Opportunities Available

Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP) is a multi-sectoral development project financed by the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, and hosted by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) and implemented by seven Government Agencies. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve Management

effectiveness and enhance revenue generation of Kenya’s coastal and marine resources. As part of its capacity building programme, KCDP is offering scholarships opportunities to assist needy coastal students

* with outstanding academic performance to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in natural resource management, community development, or any other related disciplines. 

*Coastal students are identified as students who were born in coast and/or come from indigenous coastal communities 

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The KCDP undergraduate scholarships provide one year tuition fees and project costs for students in their final year of study at any of the accredited Kenyan Universities. While a total of sixty (60) slots - 10 per coastal county - were initially available, sixteen (16) slots were absorbed after the first announcement in October 2013. Therefore the openings available in this call are as shown below: 

Applications for the above undergraduate scholarships are invited from coastal students who meet the following minimum criteria: 

1. Registered as fulltime students and pursuing a degree course in Natural Resource Management, Community 

Development, or other related disciplines; 

2. Have completed third year and/or proceeding to their final year of study; 

3. Have above average academic performance; 

4. Below 30 years of age. 

Applicants should fill in the Undergraduate application form (www.kcdp.co.ke) and attach the following documents: 

1. A copy of their identity card; 

2. Copies of academic transcripts and evidence of proceeding to the final year of study; 

3. A letter of evidence from the University indicating need for financial support; 

4. An official statement from the university showing the current fee balance; 

5. A personal statement indicating the motivation of applying for the KCDP Scholarship; 

6. Letters of reference from two (2) Academic Referees. 

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

These scholarships are available to coastal students with outstanding academic credentials to undertake a Masters degree in Natural Resource Management, Community Development, or other related disciplines at any of the Kenyan accredited Universities. The Scholarship provides: 2 years tuition cost including statutory fees, research cost and 

County Slots Available 

• Mombasa        5 
• Kwale              9 
• Kilifi                1 
• Taita Taveta 10 
• Tana River    10 
• Lamu              9 
• Total              44  

KENYA COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (KCDP) COMPONENT 4:

Capacity Building C/o Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, 

P.O. Box 81651-80100, Mombasa, Kenya. Telephone: +254-(0) 412007789 

E-mail: kcdp@kmfri.co.ke 

KCDP monthly stipend of KShs 30,000. Following the first call (October 2013) for KCDP postgraduate scholarships, eighteen (18) slots were filled and therefore in this second call, the available openings per county are as shown below: 

County Number of Slots 

• Mombasa      0 
• Kwale             5 
• Kilifi                0 
• Taita Taveta 5 
• Tana River    5 
• Lamu             3 

      TOTAL           18 

Applications for the above postgraduate scholarships are therefore invited from coastal students who meet the following minimum criteria: 

1. Hold 1st Class or 2nd Class Honours (Upper ) undergraduate degree in the relevant field; 

2. Applicants with second lower must demonstrate evidence of at least 2 years work experience; 

3. Obtained admission for full time Masters Degree in the KCDP targeted field of studies; 

4. Below 45 years of age; 

Applicants should fill in the postgraduate application form (www.kcdp.co.ke) and attach the following documents: 

1. A copy of their identity card; 

2. Copies of academic transcripts and evidence of final grade obtained; 

3. Letter of admission indicating commencement date; 

4. For continuing students, an official statement of current fee balance is required; 

5. A letter from previous University indicating need for financial support; 

6. A personal statement indicating the motivation of applying for KCDP Scholarship; 

7. Letters of reference from two (2) Academic Referees. 

Application forms for the undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship opportunities can be downloaded from the KCDP website (www.kcdp.co.ke). Completed application forms should be sent to the address below or hand delivered to the Project office so as reach on or before 21st March 2014. 

The Project Coordinator 

Kenya Coastal Development Project 

Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute 

P.O. Box 81651 

80100 MOMBASA 

Email: info@kcdp.co.ke 

Kenya Coastal Development Project - KCDP

Internship Opportunities Available


Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP) is a multi-sectoral development project financed by the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, hosted by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) and implemented by seven Government Agencies. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve management effectiveness and enhance revenue generation of Kenya’s coastal and marine resources. As part of its capacity building programme, KCDP provides internship opportunities to expose coastal students to management of coastal and marine resources through engagement in various KCDP activities. 

The internship opportunities target students who have

• completed their Diploma, First or Masters degree level at any of the accredited Kenyan Universities. 

Interns will be

attached to one of the seven KCDP implementing agencies and assigned specific tasks where they will gain experience in a multi-sectoral development programme. The interns will take part in various activities both at the office and in the field.

A total of 11 (Eleven) internship slots are available in the following KCDP programmes:

Institution Programme Slots Available

• Kenya Marine & Fisheries 
• Research Institute 
• Hazina Ya Maendeleo Ya Pwani 7 
• Project Coordination Unit 2 
• State Department of Physical Planning 
• Spatial planning 2 

        Total 11

Duration of internship:
Maximum of 6 months (non-renewable).

A monthly travel and lunch allowance amounting to KShs 20,000/- will be provided.


Applications:

Potential applicants should meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Have completed a Diploma, First degree or Masters degree from a recognised university;
2. Are below 35 years of age;
3. Are in good health as supported by a medical report.


Applicants should submit the following:
1. An application letter;
2. Copy of national identification card;
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates including curriculum vitae;
4. A personal statement describing motivation and expectation of the KCDP internship;
5. Medical report.


Completed application should be sent to the address below or hand delivered to the Project office so as reach on or before 21st March 2014.

The Project Coordinator
Kenya Coastal Development Project
Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute
P.O. Box 81651
80100 MOMBASA
Email: info@kcdp.co.ke

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR OPEN DEMOCRACY- PROGRAMME INTERN

Kenyans for Peace With Truth and Justice (KPTJ) is a coalition of over 30 Kenyan and East African legal, human rights, and governance organizations, together with ordinary Kenyans and friends of Kenya, convened in the immediate aftermath of 2007's presidential election debacle.

KPTJ maintains that there can be no peace without truth and justice - truth and justice for the failed presidential election and the violence that followed. Justice requires that we face the truth of our history, and of the 2007 election, to address the deep chasms and inequities in Kenyan society.

During the post-election crisis, KPTJ generated vital professional analysis, backed by verified data, of the electoral fraud and ensuing country-wide violence. KPTJ's reasoned position statements were used by the UN, EU, US State Department, Senate, and Congress, and AU, to bring PNU to the negotiating table. KPTJ also mobilised progressives within Kenya, the Kenyan Diaspora, and the Pan-African movement, to actively campaign for a just resolution to the crisis. KPTJ’s secretariat is hosted by the Africa Centre for Open Governance.

Kenyans for Peace with Truth and Justice is seeking a qualified and experienced Programme Intern to provide support and assistance in all matters relating to the programme implementation functions of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in programme development, implementation and reporting on activities in respect to such programmes;
• Provide logistical support to the Programme Advisor and Coordinator through the preparation of contracts and payment requests, as well as follow-up on these and on advocacy products with partners;
• Draft statements and responses on emerging governance and accountability issues in the public domain;
• Taking minutes and capturing action points from meetings and policy dialogues;
• Assist with planning for events and meetings including liaison with host venues as needed;
• Support the Programme Advisor and Coordinator to follow up on action points;
• Participate in the development of advocacy campaigns;
• Actively monitor and analyse local and international media;
• Assist with the development and production of research reports;
• Assist and support the Programme Advisor and Coordinator in planning and coordination of resource mobilisation activities including the preparation and submission of project proposals to existing and potential donors;
• Assist and support the Programme Advisor and Coordinator to monitor progress and evaluate impact of programme activities for effective and timely implementation of 
• outcomes;
• Assist and support the Programme Advisor and Coordinator in identifying, developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with funding partners and other partners including: local and international NGOs, CBOs, government etc;
• Assist and support the Programme Advisor and Coordinator in organising and providing professional support as necessary to consultants, task forces, working groups etc, involved in the implementation of KPTJ’s work plans;
• Undertake and support research under the direction of the Programme Advisor and Coordinator; 
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of programme activities, partners and results. 
• Undertake such other programme development activities as may be requested from time to time.

Deliverables

• Timely and quality documentation (Reports, minutes etc.) of meetings, events, workshops, programmes.
• Timely and high quality statements and responses on emerging governance and accountability issues in the public domain.
• Weekly media monitoring and analysis reports.
• Quality write ups and analytical input for research reports, briefs, monthly newsletter, fundraising proposals.
• Up-to date partnership and programming documentation.
• Programme implementation tracking and monitoring reports.
• Efficiently planned programme meetings, events and workshops.

Qualifications

• A minimum first degree in law, economics, political science, or related field, Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of project planning and management.
• Keen interest and substantial familiarity with local political context.
• At least 2 years experience working in a non-governmental organization with knowledge of governance and human rights issues would be an advantage, 3 years would be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of writing in a variety of styles to suit different audiences.
• High level of self-motivation and creativity as well as the ability to work independently when necessary, and also as a member of a team.
• Must have authorisation to work in Kenya.

Duration

Three months, subject to one month probation period. The internship is renewable for another term of three months subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

How to apply:

If you believe that you meet the above criteria, please send your covering letter and a detailed CV including contacts of two referees to admin@africog.org with subject line KPTJ internship by 16th December, 2013. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer.