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