Job
title: Private
Sector and Civil Society Programme, Intern
Line Manager Title: Private Sector and Civil Society Programme Officer
Grade: Intern
Direct reports: None
Department: Private Sector and Civil Society
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of contract: Six Months
Job summary
The PSO/CSO Intern’s primary role is to support the Regional Director,
Programme Manager and Programme Officer in rolling out programmes and
developing appropriate project planning, implementation mechanisms and systems
for PSO/CSO Programme.Line Manager Title: Private Sector and Civil Society Programme Officer
Grade: Intern
Direct reports: None
Department: Private Sector and Civil Society
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of contract: Six Months
Job summary
The intern is responsible for organising and coordinating office operations, maintaining office services, records and efficiency, as well as any other related duties as required
Roles and responsibilities
- Work
with TMEA’s PSO/ CSO Programme Officer to finalise the programme of
engagement and yearly work plan
- Assist
with grant management including reporting and proposal tracking, proper
filing and maintenance of all grant files, participating in Grants Opening
and Closing meetings, disseminating grants/proposal documents, managing
grantee portfolios and responding to information requests from the field
and from other partners
- Provide
day to day support to the PSO/CSO Programme Officer, ensure good lines of
communication with TMEA programmes and offices, optimise resources by
coordinating and collaborating with country offices and the EAC
Secretariat
- Provide
administrative and logistical backstopping including material production,
database management, updating the PSO/CSO webpage, coordination of
conferences, workshops, meetings and other related forums and internal and
external logistical arrangements relating to travel, accommodation,
consultant management and regional platforms administration
- Assist
with programme reporting and information management including compilation
of meeting minutes, forum reports, media PR and communications material,
preparing information materials for briefing and review sessions and
generally documenting programmatic activities
- Provide
extensive research support on a range of issues but with a specific focus
on legal, political and development issues
- Undertaking
any other duties as may be assigned
Academic and professional qualifications
- First
degree (or equivalent) in a social science / development-related
discipline.
- Masters
degree will be considered an added advantage
Work experience
At least 2 years proven experience preferably in private sector or civil society engagement within East Africa with expertise in:
At least 2 years proven experience preferably in private sector or civil society engagement within East Africa with expertise in:
- Programme/
project management
- Public
private dialogue and private sector advocacy
- Report
writing
Additional skills
- Influencing,
networking and building sound personal relationships
- IT
Skills including database management, MS Office and internet use
- A
self motivated individual who requires minimal supervision
- A
good team player
- Highly
organised
- Able
to prioritise and produce work of a consistently high standard.
- Good
oral and written communication skills
- Ability
to successfully interact with both senior and junior colleagues and
interlocutors
Send us a cover letter outlining why you feel you are the best candidate for the post.
Include a detailed CV highlighting your qualifications, experience and present position.
Your email and cover letter should clearly indicate the name of the post on the subject line as applicable.
Send your application via email to recruitment@trademarkea.com by close of day on Friday, 10 February 2012.
Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to accept or reject any application.
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