The
Society for International Development (SID) seeks to expand its capacities by recruiting
dynamic Kenyan nationals for the position of:
Programme Intern
SID is an international network of individuals and organizations founded in 1957 to promote social justice and foster democratic participation in the development process.
Today,
SID positions itself in a space of action that is policy oriented and builds on
multi-disciplinary dialogues, future-minded thinking and scenarios-based and
holistic policy planning.
Scope of Work: Located in the Nairobi office, the position will enhance the capacity of the Equity and Inclusion Programme a SID initiative designed to advance policy research on inequalities, build civil society capacity to engage in the inequalities discourse as well facilitate policy dialogue and advocacy within Africa.
Responsibilities:
Scope of Work: Located in the Nairobi office, the position will enhance the capacity of the Equity and Inclusion Programme a SID initiative designed to advance policy research on inequalities, build civil society capacity to engage in the inequalities discourse as well facilitate policy dialogue and advocacy within Africa.
Responsibilities:
The
intern will assist with the following:
- Keep
a variety of manual and electronic files and records;
- Collect
and compile data relevant for future reference and use within SID
- Maintain
a vibrant social media presence for SID
- Provide
support to programme staff, consultants as may be required to deliver
programme goals;
- Provide
logistical support to key programme areas e.g. with travel arrangements,
scheduling of meetings;
- Respond
to inquiries and provide on-demand information about the Equality and
Inclusion Programme activities;
- Keep
and provide information on available and forthcoming research products
from SID in various policy areas.
Eligibility:
- This
internship typically seeks candidates in the following fields: economics,
human development (public health, education, nutrition, gender and
population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture,
environment, international trade , as well as other related fields
- A
confident communicator with good editorial and internet research skills;
- Knowledge
of and interest in equality and social justice;
- Demonstrated
professional use of social media e.g. Twitter, Facebook among others;
- Experienced
use of computer programmes including MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint etc.;
- Ability
to provide administrative support in organising activities and events;
- Experience
documenting and sharing programme experience for learning;
- Fluency
in French is an asset
How to
Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience
should submit a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including your
Twitter handle and three references to vacancies@sidint.org
The email subject line must clearly show the job title Programme Intern.
The closing date is Friday 10th June 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The email subject line must clearly show the job title Programme Intern.
The closing date is Friday 10th June 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.