RSC Africa Temporary Pool- Temporary Contract

Reports to: Assigned supervisor Department: 

Assigned department Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Starting Salary: KES. 50,000 

Status: Temporary Contract

RSC Africa The Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Africa operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. RSC Africa is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases. RSC Africa is administered by the Church World Service Immigration Refugee Program (CWS/IRP) and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

EEOC Church World Service does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those individuals shortlisted will be contacted.

To Apply: Please click the below link to apply directly online to this position.

http://rscafrica.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2d9enfmujms

This position is open to national applicants.

Please note RSC Africa does not accept resumes for positions that are not posted. All applicants are required to submit their resume using the on-line applicant tracking system.

Communications RSC Africa will use the contact information supplied in Applicant Stack to contact you. If your contact information changes it is your responsibility to keep RSC Africa informed of your updated contact information.

Application Materials Your application materials should clearly reflect how you meet the requirements of the position. Personal identifying information such as gender, age, nationality, tribe, and hobbies should NOT be included in your application materials.

Your experience should be in Month/Year format. Please do NOT include an objective statement.

Certificate of Good Conduct All temporary contract positions require a Certificate of Good conduct before starting a temporary assignment with RSC Africa. The Certificate of Good Conduct must have been issued within the last 30 days.

PAYMENT OR NO PAYMENT AS AS INTERN

Many of us indeed dream to get an internship opportunity that pays, not only pays but pays good money. Isn't this our dream as new graduates to the job market? In reality the Job Market will not fulfill this dream. For you to earn in many jobs, the pay is consummate of the years of experience you have plus the creativity and innovativeness hence the competitive employment environment. Therefore its important for young people to start their internship early when they are still in college/university.  

Hence focusing on gaining career experience will be an added advantage in your career development. If you are lucky to find an internship or voluntership that pays you, then you are one of the few lot. Does this mean that if you are not paid then you get to do less work? The answer is NO. As i said before get motivated by acquiring skills that you will so need when you finish college or that will help you land your real job.

Do have the right motivation and exhibit professionalism when you are working as an intern.

What are your thoughts?

CARE SOMALIA- IT INTERNSHIP

CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya. Starting date: as soon as possible

Main responsibilities:

• Help desk support
• Ensure the MIS standards and policies are adhered to at all times and throughout the entire infrastructure
• Ensure systems availability, security management and system integrity
• Information management

Qualifications:

• University degree/ Higher Diploma in IT or Computer Science or equivalent, graduating university students are also considered;
• Flexibility and the ability to work within a multi-cultural team;
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and to organise and prioritise own work;
• Ability to work on own initiative;
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player;
• Basic network troubleshooting skills;
• Overall knowledge of software and hardware fire walls;
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions;

How to apply:
Interested Candidates should send their CV and cover letter to recruit@som.care.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

ARTICLE 1: WHEN SHOULD ONE START SEARCHING FOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES?

Often than note, this is a question that lingers in our minds as students who are about to exit from college/university or those who have already exited. So, when should one start searching for internship opportunities? 

In my experience the best time to search for an internship opportunities is immediately you join a college or university. Many will ask, is this not too early? You have to consider many factors to qualify this fact. 

1. Searching for an internship/volunteerism opportunities takes a while before you can actually find an opportunity, thus the early you start the better.
2. In some courses you need to atleast specialize hence, immediately you specialize and you sure on the profession then you should start to hunt for an internship.
3. In your last year of course work or when you are required by your college or university.

Therefore, the early you start the better.