Urban
Program Intern - Nairobi
Sector: Livelihoods
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Intern
Employee
Category: Full Time
Background
/ IRC Summary: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies
working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in
over 42 fragile, failed and developing states.
The
IRC works to aid in the development of societies in which people have the
opportunity to realize their full potential and are supported by institutions
and practices that are just, transparent, accountable, inclusive, and which
promote and protect rights.
Job Overview: The purpose of this position is to support Kenya Urban Program based in Nairobi, in implementation of protection and livelihoods activities and it will serve to provide the candidate with skills and knowledge in program implementation and management preparing them for integration in the employment market.
Specifically the Protection and Livelihoods Intern who will report to the Program Manager will provide support through research assistance, administrative tasks and assisting in implementation of protection and livelihood activities.
Key Responsibilities
Job Overview: The purpose of this position is to support Kenya Urban Program based in Nairobi, in implementation of protection and livelihoods activities and it will serve to provide the candidate with skills and knowledge in program implementation and management preparing them for integration in the employment market.
Specifically the Protection and Livelihoods Intern who will report to the Program Manager will provide support through research assistance, administrative tasks and assisting in implementation of protection and livelihood activities.
Key Responsibilities
- With
the support of the Protection Officers, undertake capacity needs
assessment of communities, government and other non-state actors.
- Work
closely with the Livelihoods Officer and Assistant in monitoring
beneficiaries accessing services in the program and addressing any
challenges/difficulties that may arise.
- Working
closely with beneficiaries and assisting to facilitate their meetings as a
group and with their business mentors.
- Ensuring
that the beneficiary database is up to date and that attendance sheets,
logs, and reports from meetings are filed appropriately.
- Assist
in attending meeting with livelihood beneficiaries in different locations
in Nairobi
- Undertake
administrative tasks in planning meetings with the beneficiaries and their
business mentors, maintain records of all meetings and ensuring that
background activities to support implementation are undertaken on time to
facilitate the smooth running of livelihood activities especially for the
life and business skills workshops.
- Other
duties as shall be assigned by the supervisor.
Learning
Elements: From
this internship the candidate will gain experience in refugee law, human
trafficking, program implementation and knowledge of working at the community
level and with high level partners.
Terms of Appointment: The internship period will be for six months full time in the offices of the Kenya Urban Program with field visits as required. The intern will be facilitated with a small stipend.
Qualifications: The candidate should have a Bachelors level degree in international development, political science, law or a social science degree with excellent research, communication and writing skills. Someone who is detail oriented and takes initiative will be preferred.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
Terms of Appointment: The internship period will be for six months full time in the offices of the Kenya Urban Program with field visits as required. The intern will be facilitated with a small stipend.
Qualifications: The candidate should have a Bachelors level degree in international development, political science, law or a social science degree with excellent research, communication and writing skills. Someone who is detail oriented and takes initiative will be preferred.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary
and other benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to
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Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
