Internship Opportunities in Kenya - NGO


Kenya NGO Alliance Against Malaria (KeNAAM) is a Network of Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Faith Based Organizations (FBO), Community Based Organization working on advocacy, community social mobilization for scaling up of malaria interventions in Kenya. 

KeNAAM endeavors to pool resources together through its elaborate networks towards preventing, controlling and reducing socio-economic burden due to malaria. 

KeNAAM’s vision is “a malaria free Kenya”
 
KeNAAM would like to invite applications for a Finance and Administration internship.
 
Internship Details
 
Internship Title: Finance and Administration Internship
 
Duration: 3 Months Contract commencing June 2013
 
Department: Finance & Administration
 
Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration
 
Internship Purpose
 
Provide Financial & Administration support to effectively and efficiently carry out key functions of the Organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in maintaining internal financial/administration controls.
  • Data entry into the accounting system (QuickBooks).
  • Assist in cash management and bank reconciliation.
  • Be involved in budget forecasting, preparation, while ensuring compliance.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly financial accounts and the supporting schedules.
  • Assist in cashbook maintenance, general ledger and prepare management reports.
  • Assist in supporting the Administration functions.
  • Verify all supporting documentations before presenting for authorization.
  • Assist in documentation and filing of finance documents.
  • Undertake any other finance duties as shall be assigned by the supervisor.
Internship Specifications
 
Academic Qualifications: The Finance and Administration Internship is opened to finance or Account diploma, degree and post-graduate students who wish to acquire knowledge and experience of a real work environment to the mutual benefit of both the organization and the Intern.
 
Interested candidates should fill in the attached form and send it back to KeNAAM by e-mail to info@kenaam.org.
 
Internship Title: Communication Internship
 
Duration: 3 Months Contract commencing June 2013
 
Department: Communication & Advocacy
 
Reports to: Head of Communication & Advocacy
 
Internship Purpose
 
Provide Communication and public relations support to raise awareness and increase visibility of the organization with key stakeholders and the general public, ensure dissemination of appropriate messages to relevant audiences (both internally and externally) through effective channels, and promote documentation of the organization’s program work as well as information sharing and learning.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in coordination of communication initiatives and processes
  • Assist in production and dissemination of corporate materials
  • Assist in management of the KeNAAM’s website
  • Assist in documentation, information sharing and learning
  • Assist in media relationships
  • Undertake any other duty as shall be assigned by the supervisor.
Internship Specifications
 
Academic Qualifications: 
  • The Communication Internship is opened to Journalism/Mass Communication or Public Relations diploma, degree and post-graduate students who wish to acquire knowledge and experience of a real work environment to the mutual benefit of both the organization and the Intern.
  • Must be a strong writer and effective communicator, commanding both written and oral (Swahili & English).
  • Must have knowledge of Cameras/Camcorders for photography and filming. 
  • Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop highly desired. 
  • Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus 
  • Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
Interested candidates should fill in the attached form and send it back to KeNAAM by e-mail to info@kenaam.org.
 
The closing date for submitting the internship applications is Wednesday, 17th May 2013.