Sasa
is Hiring
Social
Responsibility Intern
About
Soko: Soko
is a women’s accessories brand that aims to transform the status quo of how
trade is conducted with emerging markets.
We
work with a network of artisan entrepreneurs across Nairobi who produce
handmade jewelry from upcycled materials such as brass, bone, and horn.
As a
social enterprise with a brand built on ethical production, we are building
programs to increase artisans’ income and build their capacity to grow and
manage their workshops.
More
information about Soko can be found at www.shopsoko.com.
The
Social Responsibility Intern will be primarily focused on implementation and
monitoring and evaluation of Soko’s artisan programs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct
program monitoring activities, including artisan surveys and workshop
assessments
- Coordinate
and facilitate program activities with internal stakeholders and artisans
- Manage
social impact data, from initial data entry to analysis and large dataset
management
- Prepare
documents outlining social impact and program plans and results to be
shared with internal and external stakeholders
- Identify
artisan training needs and develop the content to address them
- Conduct
targeted research to support development and funding of new programs
(loans, workshop safety, etc.)
Person
specification
- Experience
with program implementation and data collection, analysis, and management,
preferably in an NGO or social enterprise setting
- Desire
to support community work
- Good
written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili
- Commitment
to data integrity and precision
- Comfort
with technology
- Team
player who excels at building relationships with colleagues in a
cross-departmental setting
- Willingness
to regularly travel to multiple locations around greater Nairobi (e.g.,
Kibera, Dandora, Rongai, Kiambu, etc.)
- Entrepreneurial
spirit and sense of humor
- Expertise
in Microsoft Excel
- University
degree with 1 - 2 years of working experience
Detail
Reports
to: Director
of Programs
Contract
level: Internship
Standard, 3 Months
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Start
date: Immediately
Soko is an equal opportunity, anti-corruption, and affirmative action employer.
To apply
Please email a cover letter and CV to Judith@shopsoko.com Kaye@shopsoko.com.
Email
should include “Social Responsibility Intern” in the subject line.