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Advocacy Intern

PELUM-Kenya is a network of 42 Civil Society Organizations reaching smallholder farmers in Kenya; in adoption of Ecological Land Use Management (elum) practices which promotes use of eco-friendly technologies to enhance food production and incomes using locally available materials. 

PELUM-Kenya is mandated by its 42 members to promote Ecological Land Use Management (elum) practices and principles in Kenya through networking, capacity building, information sharing and advocacy. 

Participatory Ecological Land Use Management as a network has heightened a need for evidence based advocacy to inform the community at large about the natural environment and to achieve the need for a meaningful participation.

The African Biodiversity Network (ABN) is a regional network of individuals and organizations seeking African solutions to the ecological and socio-economic challenges that face the continent. 

The ABN was conceived in response to growing concern in the region over threats to Biodiversity in Africa and the need to develop strong African positions and legal instruments at the national, regional and international level. 

Currently The ABN has 36 partners drawn from twelve African countries: Benin, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Bread for the World (BfW) provided a grant to African Biodiversity Network (ABN) and PELUM-Kenya for the project “Biosafety and Seed laws capacity building in Kenya” in order to scale up knowledge on Bio-safety in Kenya for informed choice by consumers and producers”.

PELUM –Kenya seeks to recruit an exceptional results oriented individual to fill the position of Advocacy Intern. 

This position will report to the Campaigns Advocacy and Lobbying officer in PELUM Kenya and will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operations and activities of project.
• Supporting the activities of Kenya Biodiversity coalition and effectiveness of the activities implemented by the member organizations of the coalition.
• Supporting PELUM Kenya in identifying information needs and interests, collection of information, dissemination and facilitating seamless exchange of information among the stakeholders.
• Screening, responding, handling and rerouting correspondences as guided in PELUM Kenya
• Supporting the building of a strong networking culture and effective working relationships and ensuring that the member organizations contribute effectively to the local and global debates
• Supporting arrangements for meetings, workshops, conferences and other events
• Developing reports as required from time to time with the guidance of the CAL Officer in PELUM Kenya.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of undergraduate degree or equivalent in Journalism, Agriculture, Environment, Sociology, Political Science or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience related working.
• Experience in food rights and food sovereignty issues
• Computer proficiency in: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet search skills and ability to learn new applications quickly
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Be a good communicator with excellent research and writing skills in press releases, newspaper articles, blogs
• Remuneration for the position is Kshs. 30,000 per month (gross)

Application Procedure and deadline.

Applications (Cover letter including the current and/or expected remuneration and CV) to be sent by email only to: pelumkenya@gmail.com with the subject line “Application for the position of Advocacy Intern”

Deadline for submission of the applications will be 20th July, 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Those who previously applied for this position need not re-apply.

UNHCR Innovation Social Media Outreach Internship

About UNHCR Innovation 

UNHCR Innovation (UI) is a multi-year inter-department initiative looking for more efficient, effective and creative solutions to challenges that refugees are faced with across UNHCR operations worldwide. 

UNHCR Innovation build upon the existing innovative spirit within UNHCR by providing space for the discussion of needs, problems and ideas for solutions; empowering UNHCR staff to think creatively; casting issues to a broader community of support; helping design and develop concrete and tangible solutions; and mainstreaming an innovative mind set throughout organization. 

The ultimate goal of UNHCR Innovation is refugee protection, self-reliance, empowerment, dignity and education.

Social Media Outreach Internship

Scope of work 

UNHCR Innovation is searching for a passionate and driven intern to support the Communications Officer in developing UNHCR Innovation online tools and contents. 

The intern will be based at the Regional Support Hub in Nairobi and will work closely with and report to the Communications Officer (CO).

The scope of work is as follows: 

• Assist CO to implement UI social media strategy in order to increase UI online visibility and reputation, and when necessary advise on new possibilities to develop UI digital platform engagement in areas including web, mobile and social media strategy; 
• Assist CO to produce multi-media contents for UI social accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Youtube) and investigate the potential of other social media platforms such as Yammer, Instagram, Pinterest and Flickr in order to develop UI online services and participate in spreading UI knowledge and expertise; and investigate strategies to account for platforms of increasing relevance and importance to target audiences; 
• Assist CO in the day-to-day community management of UI social accounts.

Primary duties and responsibilities 

• Monitor online media and social networks for content inherent to the work of UI
• Monitor topics in the field of refugee and humanitarian innovation
• Keep CO abreast of any developments having an impact on the work of UI
• Develop contents, including generating original topics and writing creative and interactive posts for the social media, producing basic infographics and editing photos
• Implement community management including researching and defining social media conversation strategies, editing and posting contents, continually monitoring conversation via social media channels to maximize engagement, alerting CO of any community comments that need prompt response.

Required attributes and qualifications 

• Experience in social media across all social media sites in creating contents and analysing what works for international organizations (Facebook, Twitter, Google plus, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Flickr, YouTube).
• Familiarity with humanitarian work and UNHCR
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English. 
• Strong attention to details. 
• Solid balance of creativity and critical thinking. • Interest in the topic of refugee innovation. 
• Photo and video editing skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom). 
• Research skills. 
• Adaptability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team. 
• Capacity to professionally deal with confidential and sensitive information. 
• Minimal period for the Internship will be of 6 months.

Conditions 

How to apply: please submit a resume and letter of interest to: innovation@unhcr.org by 31 July 2013

Duration: the internship will begin on August 15th, and extend to February 15th 2014.

Compensation: please note that this is an unpaid internship. There is no possibility of compensation or reimbursement of expenses. 

Subsequent employment by UNHCR: there is no expectation of employment at the end of the Internship.

Impacting Youth Trust Research / Project Intern Job

Description

Impacting Youth Trust is a start-up trust based in Nairobi that is looking for passionate individuals to join us for a e- letter pilot project in selected high schools.  

Application Deadline: 27th of July 2013

Job Title: Research/ Project Intern 

Location: Nairobi

Duration: 3 months with a possibility of employment

Reports to: The Executive Director / Founders

Academic Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma in Community Development or Journalism or be enrolled in Degree program in Community Development or Journalism in an Accredited University.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Computer skills

Professional Qualifications:  Fluency in English and Swahili is a must.

Additional Skills: The applicant should be self-driven, attentive, able to work with little supervision, reliable, able to multi task, flexible, have good communication skills and be flexible.

Your application for this Internship includes:

• A cover letter 
• A resume
• 3 referees

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our team, send your application to: impactingyouthtrust@gmail.com by 27th July 2013.

SNV Junior Professionals Programme

What is a Junior Professional?

SNV is now looking for high potential and motivated candidates who are ready for a professional career as a development practitioner. 

The SNV Junior Professionals Programme (JPP) provides the right foundation for a challenging and rewarding career in an international development environment.

The programme aims to grow a Junior Professional into a competent development practitioner with a solid grounding in one of SNV’s sectors: Agriculture, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) or Renewable Energy. 

You are offered a 2-year fixed-term appointment in one of the countries where SNV works. 

During this period, you will gain practical ‘feet-in-the-mud’ experience while you work and learn alongside a well-qualified SNV senior advisor in one of our sector programmes. 

You will be exposed to SNV’s approaches and encouraged to engage with the latest developments in the sectors. 

Am I eligible for the Junior Professionals Programme?

1. Do you have an advanced degree in Agriculture, WASH or Renewable Energy?
2. Do you have less than 3 years of relevant work experience?
3. Do you possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills?
4. Are you self-driven and hard working?
5. Are you committed and passionate about the international development sector?
6. Are you culturally sensitive?
7. Do you have an excellent command of English and ideally, French in addition?

What are the salary and benefits? 

SNV offers a compensation and benefits package that is internationally competitive and comparable with other non-profit organisations. 

You will be recruited by SNV Head Office for a fixed term of two years. Upon successful completion of the programme, you may pursue available career opportunities within SNV or other development organisation.

How to apply? 

SNV is now accepting applications for 2013 until 22 July 2013. 

If you are interested, visit our website (www.snvworld.org/snv-jpp) for more information and directions on how to apply.

What is the selection procedure? 

The JP Programme will select a limited number of international, highly qualified and motivated juniors from both the Netherlands and the countries where SNV works. 

Shortlisted applicants will go through a thorough selection procedure in which we will seek to establish learning and growth potential to become a high performing development practitioner. 

Newly appointed Junior Professionals will be expected to be on board by latest October 2013.

Contact 

For further information, please e-mail us at: snvjpp@snvworld.org

Graduate Architect

Description

Our client is a Registered Architectural and Interior Design Company that has been in existence for 17 years. 

They have been involved in projects of varying magnitude, type and complexity.

They provide services such as: master plan, schematic design, design development, interior design, contract documentation, construction administration and post occupancy evaluation. 

They are looking for a Graduate Architect.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

1. To work with the Principal Architect, Architects and other members of the team to provide the needed support to ensure clients are provided the products and services, quickly, efficiently in the manner that the client required them in.
2. Be able to supervise/ direct the staff according to the projects being carried out
3. The candidate should be able to work well with computers especially programs that are related to Architecture
4. Have initiative to be able to include new products and innovations from suppliers into clients work and designs
5. Be able to perform the work to the required standards to ensure that at the function and process and activities at each stage meet the required quality
6. Be flexible and be able to realign work to the clients needs to ensure that clients get what they asked for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture from a recognized university
• Knowledge of Architectural computer programs
• Be goals result orientated
• Strong planning and organising skills including a thorough and methodical approach and ability to prioritise
• Able to work under pressure and with short time lines, schedule and prioritize projects, accept criticism and other ideas
• Be a team player who is a problem solver, enthusiastic, highly motivated
• Personal drive and enthusiasm
• Able to accept criticism and feedback
• Flexibility/Responsiveness
• Creativity
• Able to multi-task
• Have good interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to work well with others

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only to: jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Graduate Assistant) on the subject line by 24th July 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not charge for interviews.

Operations / Logistics Intern

Job Title: Operations / Logistics Intern

Location: Maasai Mara

Reports To: Operations Coordinator

Academic qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate level.
• Proficient in Computer skills.

Personality

The person should be Flexible, strong willed, hardworking, attentive to details, good communication skills, ability to multitask, a team player, reliable, mature and a self-starter.

If you meet the above qualifications please send your resume to: infokenya@metowe.com by 23rd July 2013.

Web Design Intern

Description

ADEA Africa is an internet marketing company that does web design and hosting among other activities to various clients across the world. 

We are offering internship for web design student / graduate based in Nairobi. 

The intern will be attached together with the technology team and will assist in delivering quality websites to our clients.

What we need:

• Student or fresh graduate in IT or relevant discpline.
• Knowledge in web design especially working with wordpress or joomla CMS is REQUIRED.
• Knowledge and skills in graphic design is preferred 
• Good written english. 
• Ability and willingness to learn. 
• Positive Attitude 
• We are seeking interns living around Nairobi and especially Thika Road.

What we offer

1. We will offer a small stipend to facilitate the interns.
2. We will provide a good working environment.
3. The internship will be for three months.
4. Well performing interns will be considered for future employment.

Kindly email your CV and an application letter detailing the duration available for internship and the expected start date by 30th July 2013 to: hr@adeaafrica.com

Information Management Intern

IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group

Summary 

A short-term opportunity exists for a motivated self-starter to help the IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG) modernize two of its long-term projects that are focused on sharing information and building capacity of elephant researchers and managers across the continent. This opportunity will allow for the further development of communications, data management, and web development skills, as well as exposing the intern to a wide range of conservation issues.

Job Description

The African Elephant Library (AEL) is a reference library of books and articles about the African elephant. With over 5,000 references and an online bibliography, it is a hugely valuable resource for elephant research and conservation. However, most of the references are only available in hard copy at the AfESG’s offices. In order to expand the reach of this important resource, the AfESG is hoping to develop an online, searchable, interface for the African Elephant Bibliography, linked to downloadable copies of nearly all the documents.

The Information Management Intern would be responsible for working with the AfESG team to:

1. Retrieve hard copies of AEL documents, and scan and save these documents using the current naming and storage protocol. A high-speed scanner is available, and scans would need to be of high quality, but small enough to download from the internet.
2. Figure out copyright issues for the articles contained in the AEL.
3. Explore database structure, software needs, and web interface possibilities for an online AEL.
4. Facilitate the implementation of the agreed-upon database structure and web interface.

The Information Management Intern would be responsible for:

•  Exploring options for undertaking this work and presenting these options to the AfESG team.
• Implementing the agreed upon option.

Skills 

• 1. Under graduate or diploma in Librarianship
• Knowledge of digital library databases
• Certification in Windows Operating systems, MS Office applications and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Knowledge of open access system is an added advantage.
• Proficient in the use of internet and related web technologies. Familiar with programming languages (proficiency not required).
• Ability to learn the use of office machines and familiarity with high speed scanning equipment.
• Well-organized and able to establish courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Quality-oriented and able to accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small.
• Communicates clearly, proactively and concisely.
• Able to think laterally and problem-solve.
•  Effective in written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Process 

Applications should consist of:

• A detailed cover letter outlining experience in digital library databases.
• CV with 3 references with contact details.

Applications should be submitted to: Cecily.Nyaga@iucn.org by July 15, 2013.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Developer Interns (2 posts)

Description

We are an international training and consultancy organization offering technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture, climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health;  humanitarian relief; logistics and telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety and security; water sanitation and hygiene sectors .

Knowledge and skills required

• Excellent Ajax skills (mandatory)
• Excellent PHP programming skills
• Experience working with MySQL
• Skills in Java
• Knowledge of databases and database systems
• Understanding of Web technologies
• Experience working with common Internet technologies (e.g. CSS, HTML, and JavaScript)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Strong ambition to adapt and learn new development technologies

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV before 12th July, 2013.

Email: jobs@indepthresearch.org

Mob: 0729 166 479

Graduate Engineering Trainees

About the Company

Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd, Africa’s foremost producer and exporter of Soda Ash, is part of Tata Chemicals Ltd, which is a Company within the Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate operating in more than loo Countries.

Tata Chemicals Magadi is situated at Lake Magadi which is about 120 km South West of Nairobi.

We seek outstanding candidates to fill the vacancies shown below that have arisen within our Engineering operations.

Graduate Engineering Trainees

We require Graduate Engineering Trainees who will be trained in the various aspects of our maintenance, production and supply chain aspects of our operations in line with applicable engineering discipline.

Required qualifications

• Recent university degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical and Civil Engineering.
• Willingness to learn, passion for success and leadership potential
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills

How to apply

Applications are strictly online.

Please access following link for application details:

To apply click here

Please note that paper applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be submitted through the above link so as to reach the Director of Human Resources by 1630hours on 20th July 2013.

IT Internships

TPG Developer – Internship

The Developer will be responsible for various delivery and maintenance tasks across our portfolio of websites.

The Developer will:

• Work on the development, testing and documentation of new sites
• Assist technical and usage problems
• Perform routine maintenance as-needed
• Upload content to the websites

Skills

• The WordPress Developer must have the following skills:
• Experience developing WordPress themes and plugins
• PHP
• HTML/CSS
• Javascript/jquery
• Basic Photoshop skills (to take designs and produce assets from them)
• Be able to translate designs pixel-perfectly
• Familiarity with linux or mac operating systems
• Have a good understanding of usability and an appreciation for good user experience
• Visual design skills useful, but not required (ability to produce presentable templates without the assistance of a designer)

Bonus

• The following skills/experience would be useful:
• HTML5/CSS3
• HAML and SCSS
• Ruby on Rails
• Experience building responsive sites
• Source control using Git

Personal qualities

• Articulate and personable
• Optimistic problem-solver
• Gains genuine satisfaction from being useful
• Completer/finisher personality

Terms

This role is open to applications from candidates with a wide range of experience. Appointment is made subject to a successful background check.

Apply by emailing your CV to: careers@thepropertyguide.co.ke

Include the following:

1. Links to websites created on the body of your email
2. Position Applied for on the Subject line of your email

Deadline for applications is 19th July 2013

Sales Internship Jobs at The Property Guide

TPG Sales Executive – Internship

Want to join a fun, exciting company? The Property Guide seeks to be Kenya’s leading property resource, be a part of our small but dynamic team and experience the thrill of being part of one of Kenya’s fastest growing companies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide customer support
• Produces weekly activity reports and monthly activity plans.
• Participates in sales/listings meetings.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• Be innovative and share possible revenue generating ideas.
• Responsible for the business development with existing and potential customers to achieve sales target and market share while selling advertising space on the magazine.
• Ensure that the magazine is well position in select venues, in a manner that allows for maximum visibility.
• Identify, manage and secure existing and new account and continue to maintain a high level of sales achievement
• Conduct boardroom presentation to provide better understanding to customer on the products capabilities and its cost-effectiveness (part of training to understand the company’s products)
• Conduct canvassing and cold-calls to increase effective working prospects
• Update the CRM daily

Skills and Abilities

• High level of professionalism and work ethic.
• Helpful, willing and friendly attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A passion for ecommerce
• Self- motivation.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to follow the 212° degree rule – http://www.212movie.com/
• Flexibility/adaptability.
• Technology Savvy

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or an IT related qualification is advantageous.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience sales, preferably in Advert Space sales for a property magazine or newspaper, but this is not essential.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and email required, including internet proficiency.
• Access to own laptop

Note: 

Due to the volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: The position is based in Kenya, Nairobi

Duration: Full-Time

How to Apply

In order to be considered for an interview, email your application to: info@thepropertyguide.co.ke with the following documentation:

• A concise CV with personal details, education details and any previous as well as current work experience gained thus far.
• A brief motivation highlighting why you feel we should hire you and why you would be a fitting candidate for The Property Guide Magazine.

Include the following:

Position Applied for on the Subject line of your email

Deadline for applications is 19th July 2013

Human Resource Intern

Overall Purpose of the Job

To assist and support the human resource department, in the administration of day to day activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with new hire and benefits orientations
• Ensure all new hires are put onto the various benefit schemes
• Assist with shortlisting and recruitment & preparation of interview packs
• Assist in scheduling of interviews
• Assist in leave management using the HRMIS system
• To file and maintain personnel records
• Assist in minute taking
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business related degree.
• A higher diploma in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
• At least one years’ experience
• Should be proficient in Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

How to Apply

If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and include a daytime telephone contact and three referees to: vacancies@khrc.or.ke 

The closing date for this position is on 15th July 2013.

Disclaimer:

• KHRC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and will recruit the most qualified person irrespective of race, marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.
• Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification. Only successful candidates will be contacted