Internship Opportunity: Deutsche
Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung (DSW) is an international development and advocacy
organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya,
Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels.
In addition, we are working
in partnership with sub-grantees in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Niger,
Rwanda, Senegal, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Pakistan.
DSW seeks to recruit an intern to support implementation of the Young Adolescents Project (YAP). S/he will be based in Kilifi.
The intern will support
implementation of YAP activities within Kilifi County and will be supervised by
YAP Project Coordinator.
S/he will work closely with
the Project Coordinator, Project Officer and the DSW Coast regional team in
delivering DSW’s mandate.
Areas of responsibility for the position include:
Areas of responsibility for the position include:
- Support and
monitor mentorship programs in schools
- Support Peer
learning sessions in schools
- Support in
administering tools and collection of data
- Support in
project documentation (collecting stories from the field, writing field
reports and taking photos during activities).
- Assist the
project team in organizing and planning of activities, meetings and
trainings
- Add meeting
representations at the community level
What He/She will learn:
1. How to
engage Young Adolescents in meaningful discussions on issues of sexual
reproductive health and rights.
2. Relationship
and network building and how to work with Young Adolescents
3. Documenting
stories and sharing Information for learning purposes
4. Creative
feedback and strengthening of communication between DSW-YAP, Mentors and YAP
Schools
5. Access
plenty of additional opportunities in related projects.
What We Require:
1. Diploma
in community development, social sciences or other related discipline.
2. Strong
communication skills.
3. Proficiency
in Microsoft Office.
4. Self
starter, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
5. Creativity
and flexibility
6. Familiarity
with social networking sites desired,
7. Interest
in non-profit management and community development.
Duration: The position will be for a four month period (November, 2016 to
February, 2017)
DSW is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.
DSW is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.
If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter) with the reference “Internship - Kilifi” clearly indicated in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline for application: October 31st, 2016
Ideal start date: Immediate
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will
be expected to undertake oral and written interviews.
For more information see www.dsw.org/en
For more information see www.dsw.org/en