Founded
in 2006, KOMAZA is a social enterprise creating sustainable economic
opportunities for farmers living in Africa’s semi-arid regions.
Working through a network of field staff, we partner with rural families and help them plant and maintain small-scale, income-generating tree farms.
Working through a network of field staff, we partner with rural families and help them plant and maintain small-scale, income-generating tree farms.
- GPS Mapping
Summer Internship
- Agro-forestry
Harvesting Summer Internship
- Video Production
Summer Internship
GPS Mapping Summer Internship
Wanted: A current student or
recent graduate with GIS skills who can assist in conducting a mapping exercise
to support the operations of a young, international social business working in
the agroforestry field.
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013
The Role
KOMAZA seeks a GPS Mapping Summer Intern who will help execute a mapping exercise with farmers in Ganze district.
The intern will have a chance to meet farmers, visit field offices, work with the Kenyan Rural Roads Authority, and upload mapping data to Google maps.
The ideal candidate is a student in information technology with a strong interest in community development.
The ability to deal flexibly with harsh field conditions and be dependable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and professional will enable you to have success in this role.
Although this internship is unpaid, we can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate and will cover all operational costs.
This
position reports to the Director of Operations. Komaza can offer
recommendations upon successful completion of the internship.
Qualifications
- Must be able to
read GPS coordinates and use a GIS transponder
- Swahili language
skills are a must and Giriyama is desirable
- License and
ability to drive a piki piki
- Must have a
mobile phone
To
Apply
For application: You can fill the registration of interest form at www.kenyaexperience.org or send your resume and cover letter to: info@kenyaxperience.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Please
indicate Komaza GPS Mapping Intern in subject line for expedited processing.
Agro-forestry Harvesting Summer Internship
Wanted:
A
current student or recent graduate with silviculture skills who can assist in
conducting a salvage harvest to support the operations of a young,
international social business working in the agroforestry field.
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013
The Role
KOMAZA seeks an Agro-forestry Harvesting Summer Intern who will help execute a salvage harvest with farmers in Ganze district.
The intern will have a chance to do everything involved in a tree harvesting operations such as tree selection, cutting, hauling, transport, marketing, and record-keeping.
The ideal candidate is a student in forestry or a recent graduate with a strong interest in sustainable development, forestry and operations.
The ability to deal flexibly with farmers and be dependable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and professional will enable you to have success in this role.
Although this internship is unpaid, KOMAZA can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate and will cover all operational costs.
This position reports to a Field Manager. Komaza can offer recommendations upon successful completion of the internship.
Qualifications
- Must be able to
read GPS coordinates and use a GIS transponder
- License and
ability to drive a manual truck with attached trailer
- Must have a
mobile phone
- Experience with
forest management
- Swahili and
Giriyama language skills are desirable, but not necessary
Applications:
You
can fill the registration of interest form at www.kenyaexperience.org or send
your resume and cover letter to: info@kenyaxperience.org This e-mail address is
being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view
it.
Please
indicate Komaza Agro-forestry Harvesting Intern in subject line for expedited
processing.
Video Production Summer Internship 2013
Wanted:
A
current student or recent graduate with video production skills who can help
create technical training videos to support the operations of a young,
international social business working in the agroforestry field.
Commitment: 3-4 month internship
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013
The Role
KOMAZA seeks a Video Production Summer Intern who will plan, direct, coordinate and shoot technical training videos for the field operations of the company.
The intern will have a chance to do everything involved in video production such as filming, capturing video off the internet, importing footage, logging, editing, building DVDs, uploading videos and adding subtitles to video.
We would also appreciate help in coming up with ideas for fun, creative ways to communicate the messages we need to send to the field staff.
The ideal candidate is a student or a recent graduate with a strong interest in sustainable development, agriculture and capacity-building.
The ability to deal flexibly with farmers and be dependable, enthusiastic and professional will enable you to have success in this role.
Although this internship is unpaid, KOMAZA can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate & will cover all operational costs.
This position reports to the Technology Manager. Komaza can offer recommendations upon successful completion of the internship.
Qualifications
- Proficient in
video camera operation
- Must have own
laptop with video editing software such as Final Cut or Avid
- Familiar with
web video editing and publishing tools
- Strong
communication and artistic skills
- Must be
organized and detail oriented
- Proven ability
to work independently and be self-motivated
- Belief in our
organization’s mission and interest in social change
Applications:
You
can fill the registration of interest form at www.kenyaexperience.org or send
resume, cover letter along with artwork/design samples from your portfolio to:
info@kenyaxperience.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots.
You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please indicate Komaza Video Production Intern in subject line for expedited processing.
Accommodation: KOMAZA provides on-site housing in Kilifi for about 70 euro per month.
