Internship Opportunities
Save
the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support
to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered
both directly and through local partners. Current full spectrum programming
focuses on child poverty, child protection, education, health and nutrition,
WASH and child rights governance. Save the Children has an operational presence
in Dadaab refugee camps, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana, Samburu, Wajir, and Nairobi
Counties.
Objective of Internship
Save
the Children is committed to providing opportunities to young people to be
exposed to the workplace. By endorsing an active internship policy, Save the
Children is able to provide a unique opportunity for young professionals to
build their capacity on programming for children. We provide them with
short-term placement to sharpen their knowledge and skills in their respective
professions through the internship program.
Finance Intern (Nairobi):
The
job holder will be responsible for supporting Finance team in delivering the
objectives in a timely and accurate fashion. This is a key role as it will
pivotal in ensuring timely payment processing of all payables and liabilities
in the Country Office.
At
the end of the assignment, the intern will provide a comprehensive report
demonstrating learning and achievements during the internship as guided by the
supervisor.
Professional Requirements
- Graduates from reputable national,
regional or international universities studying disciplines relevant to
the work of the Save the Children International.
- Undergraduate degree, who have not yet
entered the formal employment arena are encouraged to apply .
- Letter of endorsement from appropriate
university department where applicable.
- Should be available on full time for the
duration of the programme.
- For Finance, in addition to a first
degree, candidates should be either fully qualified CPA/ACCA or studying
for the final part of either of the two courses.
Personal Attributes
- A high degree of self-motivation,
positive attitude, drive and the ability to contribute to a
multi-cultural, team-based work environment.
- Strong networking capacity and excellent
interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask; work flexibly,
creatively and under pressure in response to needs or changing
demands.
- Extremely well organized.
- Highest ethical standards.
How To Apply