HelpAge
International
Programmes Intern - EWCA (Paid Internship)
USD 750 per month paid locally plus benefits
6 month contract, full time
Based in Nairobi, KenyaProgrammes Intern - EWCA (Paid Internship)
USD 750 per month paid locally plus benefits
6 month contract, full time
HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives.
The
EWCA Regional office works with a range of partners across several countries to
deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income
security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older
people.
The
Regional Office implements several multi country health programmes in the
region funded by DFID, SIDA and Irish Aid all focussed around the issue of
ensuring quality health care access for older persons.
The
programmes are implemented in countries in the EWCA region (Ethiopia, Uganda,
Tanzania) as well as Southern Africa region (Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe).
The
Program Intern would be part of the Nairobi based Awards team led by the
Regional Head of Programmes and will play a role in supporting the Awards
Manager and Country teams to develop proposals and concept notes.
You
will be responsible for developing specific concepts pieces and proposals for
submission to donors and other partners and will also undertake research on
donor funding trends and funding alternatives and will share results with
Fundraising and Programmes teams to facilitate donor engagement.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject and have at least 1 years' experience of working with a non for profit organisation with the ability to write concepts notes and proposals.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject and have at least 1 years' experience of working with a non for profit organisation with the ability to write concepts notes and proposals.
You
will also have excellent communications and writing skills.
Experience
in health programmes, practical or academic will be useful and is highly
desirable.
How to apply:
To apply please submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification to jobs.ewca@helpage.org by 09 June 2015.
More info: www.helpage.org/programmesintern