IPPFAR External Relations and Advocacy Intern

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the world’s largest non-governmental organization working in the field of sexual and reproductive health information and services. 

It has 6 Regional Offices, (Western Hemisphere based in New York, East and South East Asia and Oceania Region in Malaysia, Arab World Region in Tunis, South Asia Region in India, European Network in Brussels and the Africa Region in Nairobi, Kenya). The International Secretariat is in London, UK.

The IPPF Federation in Africa is made up 38 Member Associations (MAs) working in 42 countries in Sub-Sahara Africa. IPPF Member Associations are nationally founded and owned organizations and have been in existence for over 40 years in Africa providing and advocating for universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights. 

The Member Associations are unique in that while being Member Associations of IPPF Africa Region and so members of an international NGO, they are also national organizations with national boards, staff, Constitutions, structures and autonomy.

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office is looking to fill the position of Intern/ Resident Consultant - External Relations and Advocacy (Short – term).

Job Title: Intern / Resident Consultant - External Relations and Advocacy

Department: External Relations 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Responsible to: Senior Manager, External Relations and Advocacy

Job Purpose: The Intern / Resident Consultant - External Relations and Advocacy will support the External Relations and Advocacy Division in successfully implementing its goals. 

He/she is in cooperation with the Senior Manager and Communications Advisor responsible for the development and the implementation of one or several specific advocacy areas or projects

Key Tasks

• Support the development and implementation of ERAs projects and events
• Observe and analyse global and regional political processes in close cooperation with ERA team members and support the implementation of a communication strategy targeting key decision makers at different levels to effect desirable change
• In agreement with the supervisor representing IPPFAR towards external stakeholders in the context of the areas of responsibility, like being member of working groups etc
• Support the External Relations and Advocacy Team in preparing strategic recommendations to advance IPPFAR work
• Support the External Relations Team in preparing regular reports, schedules and speeches according to IPPFAR guidelines and procedures
• To support and guide on any relevant strategic opportunity and direction that may contribute to improve IPPFAR visibility and leadership.
• To support in documentation, analysis and dissemination of internal and external information and best practices and coordinate the development of publicity materials online and in printed formats t support IPPF AR activities
• Undertake any other duties that might be assigned his/her supervisor 

Responsibilities

a) staff responsibilities carried by the job holder

• None

b) Policies, plans. Programme and Financial responsibilities

• Ensuring adherence to IPPFAR and ARO policies, values, procedures, rules and regulations and any other agreement between IPPFAR and partners.
• Responsible for compiling and submitting to his/her supervisor the planned activities, budget and monitoring expenditure.

c) Advisory responsibilities carried by the job holder

• The job holder advises the Head-ERA/SMT on any issues that may contribute to improve IPPFAR visibility and leadership in Africa.

Education & Qualifications

• Relevant degree with experience in Documentation, Communications and/or Public Relations  

Professional Experience

• Progressive working experience in Public Health and/or Reproductive Health

Skills

• Fully conversant with use of new technology for communications and outreach, including the web and multimedia tools
• Interpersonal and management skills
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is an added advantage
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills,
• Innovations in communication and marketing 

Personal Competence

• Subscribe to IPPF’s Policies, Mission, Vision, and values and IPPFAR’s, Procedures, rules and regulations
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Willingness to travel
• Focus on continuous improved results/performance Flexibility and willingness to work outside normal working hours

How to Apply

Interested persons should submit a CV including three referees and cover letter indicating educational background, experience, skills and why you think you are the best candidate for the position to: hroffice@ippfaro.org

Closing date: 05 Sep 2014

Energy Regulatory Commission Internship, Attachment and Apprenticeship Opportunities

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is inviting interested candidates from recognized universities and colleges to apply for three months’ internship, industrial attachment and apprenticeship placement in the Financial Year 2014/2015, that is, from 1st July 2014 to 30th June 2015.

Candidates will be placed in the following Departments or Sections:

• Economic Regulation
• Legal Affairs
• Human Resources & Administration
• Procurement
• Finance & Strategic Planning
• Internal Audit
• Petroleum
• Electricity
• Renewable Energy
• Information Communication & Technology
• Environment Health & Safety
• Communications and Public Affairs
• Registry

Requirements

An application letter, attaching the following:

• Current curriculum vitae;
• A valid copy of student accident cover will be required when starting the internship;
• University/college transcripts ( for students who have completed);
• Recommendation for attachment letter from the learning institution; and
• A photo copy of the national identity card.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to the address below at any time of the year indicating the preferred period of internship.

Director General,
Energy Regulatory Commission
Eagle Africa Centre,
Longonot Road, Upperhill
Box 42681, - 00100,
Nairobi

Email: info@erc.go.ke

EAGC Administration Graduate Interns

The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered in Kenya with country offices in Uganda and Tanzania. 

Our members are key stakeholders and players in the grain value chain including cereal growers, millers and processors drawn from within and outside the East Africa States. 

Our core mandate is to develop and promote orderly structured marketing systems and provide market information for grains so as to reduce transaction costs and eliminate barriers’ to regional trade

Reporting to the Country Program Managers in Uganda and Tanzania, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Keeping the reception area clean and tidy at all times
• Delivering excellent customer service.
• Dealing with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail.
• Receiving incoming calls and making outgoing calls.
• Receiving incoming mail and dispatching outgoing mail.
• Maintaining a mailing list/directory for regular circulars and communication
• Maintaining and updating the suppliers and service provider’s database.
• Receiving visitors and directing visitors to relevant offices after clearance.
• Maintaining an updated filing system.
• Providing support in secretarial duties e.g. typing.
• Providing support in the procurement of services.
• Providing support in organization activities e.g. business fair, summit, conferences, field events.
• Organizing travel logistics for staff e.g. booking tickets and hotel accommodation
• Reporting any maintenance issues immediately including all furniture, fittings and equipment in the office.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Computer literate.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity.
• Highly organized.
• Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.

If your background and competence match the above specifications, please send your application demonstrating how your qualifications and experience matches our requirements. 

It should include an updated C.V., your current remuneration package, valid email address, daytime contact number and full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to: hr@eagc.org copied to: dkiai@eagc.org by 12th September 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sales & Marketing Intern

Our client, a short term finance company, is looking for qualified interns to join their sales and marketing team.   

These interns should be outgoing, personable and prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment.
 

Responsibilities    

• Research and identify sales prospects.
• Contact the sales prospects through phone calls and e-mail.
• Collect prospect contacts of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Qualifications

• Current University and College Students – Business related studies

Competencies

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated, independent, quick learner
• Result oriented with demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Able to achieve given targets
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multitask
• Passionate with a great attitude
• Ability to work in a diverse environment
• Good interpersonal & communication skills

To apply for this job click on this link http://ow.ly/y4cuh and fill out the application form; all applicants should clearly indicate position applied for.

NOTE: Applications without Curriculum Vitae will not be reviewed.

Deadline for Application is on September 14th 2014

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

IFRC Emergency Operations Support Intern - Nairobi

Classification Level: N/A
 

Organizational Unit / Duty Station: Operations Unit, East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya - Africa Zone.
 

Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Regional Operations Coordinator
 

Duration of internship: 6 months

Organizational context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Office in Nairobi supports Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies in 15 countries across East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. 

The East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands (EAIOI) regional office is sharing premises with the IFRC Africa Zone office.

The Regional office operations unit supports national societies in disaster response. 

The current crisis in South Sudan has countries for a large part of the region and the regional office is active in responding to this disaster as well as other emergencies such as flooding, drought, mudslides, disease outbreaks, etc. across the region. 

The regional operations unit currently consists of a Regional Operation Coordinator and two regional Disaster Management Delegate. 

The Operations Unit works closely with the IFRC regional office technical teams within Watsan, Health, Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Preparedness, Food security and Beneficiary Communications as well as with the IFRC Africa Zone Disaster Management Unit.

Strategy 2020 of the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) places emphasis on developing a culture of active engagement with, and transparent accountability to the communities that we serve and work with. 

One approach towards improving our effectiveness and building greater accountability in programme delivery is to develop a more systematic and coordinated approach towards communicating with ‘at-risk’ and ‘disaster-affected’ communities.

Internship Purpose

 The role of the operational support intern is to provide support to the emergency operations unit at the IFRC Regional Office in Nairobi.

The intern will support the coordination of timely, efficient and effective IFRC support to National Societies that are dealing with the impact of the population movement within and from South Sudan, as well as other sudden and slow onset disasters and crises events.
 

The intern will report on a day to day basis to the IFRC Regional Operations Coordinator. A mid-term evaluation will be held between the intern and the Regional Ops Manager. 

Based on the performance and the interests of the intern the case-load of tasks and responsibilities will be re-assessed during the mid-term evaluation

Internship duties and responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Unit with daily support to emergency operations.
• Collect data and information from emergency response operations and provide a regional overview by the use of tool already existing, and by supporting the development of new management and planning tools.
• Assist with planning and development of DREF and Emergency appeals processes
• Support monitoring of emergency operations through use of IFRC tools
• Support the development of a functional information management system in support of operations management
• Assist with formulation of relevant operational reports including report writing
• Support with the rapid deployment of delegates, RDRT, FACT or ERU’s
• Support to administrative and financial management functions of the Operation unit
• Preparations for operations meetings, note taking
• Undertakes other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including operations coordination tasks, in support of the objectives of the Regional Operations Coordination Unit.

Duties applicable to all interns

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Intern Position Requirements
 

Education
 

Required

• A university degree in a relevant area

Experience
 

Required

• Experience of working in an office environment

Preferred

• Relevant experience working or interning with a humanitarian organization
• RC/RC experience

Knowledge and Skills
 

Required

• Able to take initiative and to deliver on very short deadlines  
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing)

Preferred

• Good understanding of humanitarian or development sector

Languages

Required

• Fluently spoken and written English

Preferred

• Good command of French or Arabic

Competencies

• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Creativity and Innovation
• Communication
• Judgement and Decision Making
• National Society and Customer Relations
• Building Trust
• Empowering Others

Submission of applications:
 

Applications should be submitted by email to: hr.eastafrica@ifrc.org to be received not later than 8th September 2014.

Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications received;

• Only e-mail applications will be accepted
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Intern PHP Developer / Graphics Designer

Company: Blue Webs Africa 

Educational Qualification

• Bsc Computer science (you don’t necessarily need a CS degree (although clearly, that helps), just be smart).

Experience

• Hands-on web development experience. Programming experience using PHP/MySQL required.

If you want apply for Blue Webs Africa Recruitment 2014 intern, send Your Resume/CV to : hr@bluewebsafrica.co.ke

Internships For University Graduates - Sales and Marketing at Maneno world

The company is a youth audience marketing agency operating in Schools. A few opportunities have arisen for university graduates keen to acquire practical sales & marketing skills for a competitive edge as future business leaders. 

The Challenge

The opportunity involves visiting schools in designated areas to market, deliver and carry out experiential activities for premium brands targeting schools and colleges.

A performance based remuneration plus transport allowances are given to the right candidates. The standard length of the internship is between three and six months

Required attributes:

• Impressive academic credentials
• Leadership & team playing skills
• Practical, resilient & result oriented
• Impeccable integrity

Applications should include the following information:

• Name of the preferred work station (County, district & constituency)
• Names of not less than 30 primary Schools (20 Private and 10 Public) you would hope to target. You should also know their physical locations or how you can reach them.
• Desired length of the internship experience in Months

A formal interview and induction will only be conducted with shortlisted applicants.

Please send your application & references to : kazi@manenoworld.com

Public Health Interns - Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops General Secretariat

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops
 

General  Secretariat

Introduction: The KCCB – General Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the KCCB implements and co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in Kenya.

It is seeking  Interns in the area of Public Health

They should be interested in gaining experience in the following areas 

• Collecting, processing  and analysing data of a TB project
• Producing  reports with the analyzed data
• Participating  in meetings on themes related to the GF TB project
• Assisting in developing work-plans and monitoring of the program.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Public Health or related area
• Willingness to learn

Personal Qualities

• Has good interpersonal and communication skills
• A good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principles

Applications should be addressed to:-

General Secretary
KCCB –General  Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

OR 

hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

To reach him on or before 28th August 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Ruby on Rails Developer Intern - Nairobi

Vacancy: Ruby on Rails Developer - Internship

Location: Nairobi

Company description: Tech Start Up

Job Description:

• Will be working with systems that scrape and source documents from websites
• Will be working in a small team in a start-up environment with no bureaucracy
• Will be working mostly with the back-end part of the system

​Requirements: 

• Basic competency and interest in back-end programming, preferably using Ruby On Rails
• Curious self-starter with great interest in new technologies, systems and tools
• Ambitious and passionate about technical development, has probably a few fun side projects going on

​To apply:
 

Send in a 2 page CV indicating:

• A short bio
• Highest education level achieved
• Competence in technology
• Work experience
• Availability status

​​Email your CV with the subject line “Ruby on Rails developer - internship”, your full name and phone number to: cv@dumaworks.com​

Digital Media Intern

Are you tech savvy, proactive, open-minded and willing to learn new things?

We are looking for a self-starter with a background in Multimedia, Web development and Design with the following skills:

• Thorough knowledge of Joomla content management
• Understanding of HTML and CSS
• Familiarity with search engine optimization and Google Analytics
• Experience managing a hosted website using FTP clients like FileZilla
• Familiarity with cPanel
• Experience with Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro CS6

If you fit the above description, please send your resume and cover letter stating why you think you are an ideal candidate for this internship, to: info@eadestination.com by August 21st at 12:00pm. 

Please indicate the words “Digital Media Internship” in the subject line.

If you do not meet the stated criteria, please do not apply.

Only successful candidate will be contacted.

Internship Opportunities at Impacting Youth Trust

Impacting Youth Trust is a start-up trust that is youth driven to generate youth driven solutions to problems unique to the youth. 

It is based in Nairobi and targets 13 to 35 year olds. 

With the expansion of our projects, we are currently looking for young passionate individuals to join our organization as unpaid interns with the following qualifications:
 

Degree in Social Sciences and related course

Responsibilities:

• Assist in project implementation
• Assist in field work
• Assist in report writing
• Perform any other duties assigned to by the immediate supervisor
• Degree in Information Technology and related courses

The intern will work with one of our partner organization as an I.T instructor under the adult learning program.

Other Qualifications

• Professional Qualifications: Fluency in English and Swahili is a must.
• Knowledge and proficiency in computer skills
• Additional Skills: The applicant should be self-driven, attentive to detail, polite, able to work    with little supervision, reliable, able to multi task and flexible.

Your application should include:

1. A cover letter
2. A resume

Duration: Interns must commit to 3 months or more.
 

Reports to: Project Assistant and Executive Director

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please do not send your certificates and testimonials. 

Send your application to: impactingyouthtrust@gmail.com by 21st August 2014 at noon.

You can visit our website www.impactingyouthtrust.org for more information.

Editorial Internship

If you are passionate about journalism and have your pulse on current affairs, pop culture and entertainment, then read on.

We are looking for a self motivated individual with a high level of enthusiasm to join our team. 

If you have experience in writing, have a strong desire to learn and grow your career as a writer and have a passion for magazines and online publishing, please send your resume and cover letter stating 

why you think you are an ideal candidate for this internship and how this internship will assist you in pursuing your career goals, to: info@eadestination.com. 

Please indicate the words "Editorial Internship September 2014" in the subject line.

If you do not meet the stated criteria please do not apply. 

If your application does not meet the submission requirements, it will automatically be disqualified.

Deadline for receiving applications is Thursday August 22nd at 10:00am.

TechnoServe MBA / MSC Finance Students Internship (Re-Advertisement)

Scope of Work (SoW) for a Business Intern to Conduct a Case Study (Re - Advertisement)

 

Location: Kenya
 

Duration: 6 Months
 

Subject: SoW for intern conducting case studies
 

TechnoServe Inc. (TNS) – Kenya SAFE program, intends to carry out a business case study on various aspects of their client under customized support. The said intern shall conduct the CS as part of their MBA/MSC Finance or Entrepreneurship projects.
 

TechnoServe, Inc. is an international nonprofit development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to work with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.
 

Primary Project Purpose and Background Information

TechnoServe has forged a partnership with Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) to improve the capacity of African based food processing companies. 

PFS is an umbrella organization that represents General Mills, Cargill, DSM and BÜhler, some of the world’s leading food processing companies and utilizes volunteers and facilities from those organizations to transfer capacity building knowledge and technology to African food processors. 

The goal of the program is to help African based food companies become competitive suppliers of finished food products that meet local and regional quality standards, including products needed by vulnerable populations via food aid markets. 

A key component of strengthening local competitiveness is learning from successes and failures that are encountered in the process of project implementation.
 

The internship will focus on particular projects/business case and collect detailed information on their implementation and results and at the end come up with a case study with details on why the project/business case succeeded or failed. 

This case study will be used in future design and implementation of such projects and will ensure that successes are adopted and issues that could contribute to failure are avoided.
 

Scope: The intern will work in partnership with program staff (and in collaboration with remote support / input from PFS in the US) on an ongoing project on full time basis to enable him/her capture the finer details of the project’s implementation.

The internship will take approximately 6 months and at the end of the internship, the intern is expected to have gathered enough data and information to:

1. Document the entire project implementation
2. Document key success factors
3. Point out issues that would lead to failure
4. Prepare a comprehensive case study that can be used for future learning purposes

Deliverables

1. A documented case study on the selected project
2. A power point presentation of the case study
3. Presentation of the study to stakeholders

Skills Required

1. Ongoing MBA/MSC Finance/Entrepreneurship
2. Proficiency in English
3. Computer literacy
4. Good presentation skills and report writing skills
5. Excellent analytical skills

Fees & Expenses: TechnoServe will provide a subsistence allowance for the intern and will also provide internship related transport for visits to and from the project site.

Other Information: The scope of work is subject to change.

Send your application letter and CV to: ke-recruit@tns.org by 22nd August 2014.

www.technoserve.org

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Annex 1: Business Case Study
 

Topic: “Raising Business Finance by Small Growing Businesses (SGBs) processing food in Kenya: A case study of Mwailu Ltd”
 

Introduction: This case study should provide an analysis and evaluation on accessibility of finance by food processors. This will be done by assessing the current and prospective profitability, liquidity and financial stability and any other factors that affects the A2F of Mwailu Ltd. Methods of analysis should include trend, horizontal and vertical analyses as well as ratios such as Debt, Current and Quick ratios. 

Other calculations should be rates of return on any potential shareholders’ Equity and Total Assets and earnings per share to name a few.

Mwailu Ltd. was established in 1981. Currently has 15 employees, and supports 2000 small holder farmers by leveraging on USAID support for grain aggregation. Their main business has been aggregation and sale of whole grain to processors. 

The business has been working on initiating a grain processing unit. In the process they have engaged different financiers including Equity bank and Root Capital with no much success in the funding for the processing unit. 

The company has accessed funding by Equity bank for farm machinery purchase.

The case study is designed to be carried out as a MBA/MSC (Finance) project by the selected student. 

The student will work out the modalities of approval and any suggested modification by their supervisors retaining the area of interests for the SAFE program. 

The findings of the case study will be co-owned by the student and the SAFE program for the purpose of use for any purpose the program will deem right.

Timelines

RCTP Program Administration Intern - Kisumu

Vacancy: Administration Intern
 

Reports to: Administrator
 

Location: Kisumu
 

Duration: 5 months
 

Vacancy No. FN-39-08-2014

Program Description

The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention and Treatment program working in over 140 clinics in Nyanza, Kenya.
 

RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of an Administration Intern in the Tupange II study.

 

Position Purpose: To assist in the provision Administrative and Financial support in the following areas:

• Cash Flow Management and ensuring that funds are availed for study activities as required
• Imprest reconciliations and management
• Petty cash management
• Bank reconciliations
• Monitor budget through expenditure tracking
• Preparation of variance reports
• Organize and facilitate trainings & conferences

Requirements

• B. com. Degree (Finance / Accounting option) or equivalent
• CPA (II) or Equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Letters from 2 referees with day telephone contacts
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a busy organization

Applications must include the following:

• A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project
• A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
• At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
•  An email address and a telephone number (landline or mobile).

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 22nd August 2014

E-Mail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
 

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu

Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.

Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. 

Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Mara Online Intern

Mara Foundation Overview

Mara Foundation is Mara Group’s social enterprise that focuses on emerging African entrepreneurs. It works to create sustainable economic and business development opportunities for young business owners through various initiatives.

Mara Foundation was launched in 2009 by Ashish J. Thakkar, Founder of Mara Group. 

The Foundation is active in a number of countries across Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria and Kenya.

Mara Foundation’s mission is to provide comprehensive support services including mentorship,
funding and business training to African entrepreneurs.

Mara Foundation believes that these support services will play a crucial role in transforming business ideas into reality. These businesses will, in turn, create jobs for other Africans and help build an SME sector that can genuinely contribute to the development of both the local and pan-African economies.
 

Mara Online Overview

Mara Online seeks to empower young people in Africa by providing a complementary suite of technology products tailored to their needs. One of these products is Mara Mentor, a Mara Foundation initiative that is a social network with a purpose – creating a social impact. 

Mara Online is seeking to build a technology ecosystem to tap into Africa communications.

There are more than 650 million mobile phone subscribers and a large population of youth looking for new ways to communicate, faster and cheaper.
 

About the position

We are looking for a tech savvy individual who is ready and willing to lead, coordinate, promote, and execute unique events, forums & initiatives that creatively integrate the Mara Mentor platform into various universities in Kenya. 

The Mara Foundation is executing an exciting Mara Mentor recruitment drive in 10 top tier campuses across Nairobi and major cities in Kenya to help showcase how Mara Mentor is revolutionising the SME landscape in Kenya.

The successful candidate will help develop and implement campus events that facilitate personalised user experiences with the Mara Mentor app.

This exciting 3 months opportunity will equip the successful candidate with:

• Exciting weekly tasks
• Leadership skills
• Networking opportunities
• The provision of a weekly allowance & airtime with the possibility of earning bonuses on output
• The possibility of joining Mara Online as a Youth Representative based on your overall performance

Qualifications, skills and requirements
 

The successful candidate should ideally:

• Be well spoken, congenial, articulate and comfortable talking to new people and engaging them in genuine conversations and experiences.
• Be active on a variety of social media channels preferably having a large social media following and owns a laptop
• Have recently graduated from campus preferably with qualifications in Business Studies, Marketing, Public Relations or Education.
• Be aware of the trends in small and medium enterprise development in Kenya
• Have the ability to coordinate an on-the-ground team (Mara Ambassadors) that’ll be responsible for maintaining consistent visibility of the Foundation's presence on campus via print marketing collateral, ie: flyers and posters.
• Collate feedback from the Mara Ambassadors in the form of data sheets that will be used to analyze campaign effectiveness and outreach
• Be able to maintain a flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings and weekends based on potential activations and events
• Have previous event planning experience, the capacity to curate great ideas and the determination and connections to make awesome events happen
• Have in mind that downloading the app and signing up is not enough. We want students using the app together, sharing their experiences, interact & engage with other users, learn and have fun! This can ideally happen in campus events, student club sessions, hang-outs, or even study-sessions. There are a myriad of possibilities while making the entire user experience fun and engaging.
• Execute any other task that may be assigned to you.

Interested candidates should apply by emailing a CV and a covering letter explaining their interest in the position and what they could bring to it to: debos@mara.com.

Please specify the job title “Intern Mara Online - Kenya” in the email subject. 

Only complete applications will be considered. 

Only successful applicants will be contacted.