Founded in 2006, KOMAZA is a social
enterprise creating sustainable economic opportunities for farmers living in
Africa’s semi-arid regions.
Working through a network of field
staff, we partner with rural families and help them plant and maintain small-scale,
income-generating tree farms.
KOMAZA is looking for an intern / volunteer in the period June / July 2013 Video Production Summer Internship 2013
Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with video production skills who can help create technical training videos to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.
Commitment: 3-4 month internship
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013
The Role
KOMAZA seeks a Video Production Summer Intern who will plan, direct, coordinate and shoot technical training videos for the field operations of the company.
The intern will have a chance to do
everything involved in video production such as filming, capturing video off
the internet, importing footage, logging, editing, building DVDs, uploading
videos and adding subtitles to video.
We would also appreciate help in
coming up with ideas for fun, creative ways to communicate the messages we need
to send to the field staff.
The ideal candidate is a student or
a recent graduate with a strong interest in sustainable development,
agriculture and capacity-building.
The ability to deal flexibly
with farmers and be dependable, enthusiastic and professional will enable you
to have success in this role. Although this internship is unpaid, KOMAZA can
provide on-site housing at a minimal rate & will cover all operational
costs.
This position reports to the Technology Manager.
This position reports to the Technology Manager.
Komaza can offer recommendations
upon successful completion of the internship.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Proficient in video camera operation
- Must have own laptop with video editing software such
as Final Cut or Avid
- Familiar with web video editing and publishing tools
- Strong communication and artistic skills
- Must be organized and detail oriented
- Proven ability to work independently and be
self-motivated
- Belief in our organization’s mission and interest in
social change
Position: Short-term
Purchasing & Sales officer
Location: Kilifi, Kenya
Reports to: Director of Finance and Administration
Duration: Three to four month fixed-term contract
Comp/Benefits: Competitive
Application Deadline: Tuesday 30th April 2013
Start Date: As soon as available
The person should be willing and able to work in Kilifi on short notice for a short duration.
Founded in 2006, KOMAZA is a social enterprise creating sustainable economic opportunities for farmers living in Africa’s semi-arid regions.
Location: Kilifi, Kenya
Reports to: Director of Finance and Administration
Duration: Three to four month fixed-term contract
Comp/Benefits: Competitive
Application Deadline: Tuesday 30th April 2013
Start Date: As soon as available
The person should be willing and able to work in Kilifi on short notice for a short duration.
Founded in 2006, KOMAZA is a social enterprise creating sustainable economic opportunities for farmers living in Africa’s semi-arid regions.
Working through a network of field
staff, we partner with rural families and help them plant and maintain
small-scale, income-generating tree farms.
About the role
KOMAZA seeks to recruit a procurement and logistics management professional on a short-term basis to assist in the coordination of purchasing and sales operations of the company.
About the role
KOMAZA seeks to recruit a procurement and logistics management professional on a short-term basis to assist in the coordination of purchasing and sales operations of the company.
The person will assist in activities
related to procurement, logistics & sales for our rural field operations as
well as urban office.
With support from the Finance Director, typical duties will include:
Procurement
With support from the Finance Director, typical duties will include:
Procurement
- Determine the most effective and/or economical means
for KOMAZA to procure supplies, inputs, tools and equipment, etc. for crop
production, research and development, and organizational development
- Compile information, research and records on suppliers,
prices, specifications and contact details to help in purchasing order
decisions
- Consult catalogues, internet, and suppliers to obtain
prices and specifications
- Assist in the management, planning, organizing and
controlling of the activities of placing and processing order requests
from functional or project team owners
Logistics
- Support the efforts of subcontractors, suppliers, and
field staff and resolve logistics problems to ensure commitments are met
Storage and Inventory
- Support in the management and control storage and
distribution activities of KOMAZA to ensure maximum utilization of
facilities and other inventory
- Search inventory records or storage facilities to
determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity
- Participate in regular inventory audit of inputs, tools
and equipment
Office and Field Based Work
- Assist on projects as assigned, which may include
working to improve KOMAZA’s internal procedures.
- Support all other supervisors charged with the
management and distribution of tools, equipment and other stocks with
proper accountability of supplies
Qualifications
- Certifications in procurement and logistics management
OR related disciplines preferred. Recent graduates in Economics or
business are encouraged to apply.
- Good analytical skills, attention to detail and a
person of high integrity
- Creative problem-solver; this position will require
someone who can accomplish tasks creatively with minimal oversight by
following through with instructions
Agro-forestry Harvesting
Summer Internship
Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with silviculture skills who can assist in conducting a salvage harvest to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013
The Role
KOMAZA seeks an Agro-forestry Harvesting Summer Intern who will help execute a salvage harvest with farmers in Ganze district.
Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with silviculture skills who can assist in conducting a salvage harvest to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013
The Role
KOMAZA seeks an Agro-forestry Harvesting Summer Intern who will help execute a salvage harvest with farmers in Ganze district.
The intern will have a chance to do
everything involved in a tree harvesting operations such as tree selection,
cutting, hauling, transport, marketing, and record-keeping.
The ideal candidate is a student in
forestry or a recent graduate with a strong interest in sustainable
development, forestry and operations.
The ability to deal flexibly with
farmers and be dependable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and professional will
enable you to have success in this role.
Although this internship is unpaid,
KOMAZA can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate and will cover all
operational costs.
This position reports to a Field
Manager.
Komaza can offer recommendations
upon successful completion of the internship.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be able to read GPS coordinates and use a GIS
transponder
- License and ability to drive a manual truck with
attached trailer
- Must have a mobile phone
- Experience with forest management
GPS Mapping Summer
Internship
Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with GIS skills who can assist in conducting a mapping exercise to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013
The Role
KOMAZA seeks a GPS Mapping Summer Intern who will help execute a mapping exercise with farmers in Ganze district.
Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with GIS skills who can assist in conducting a mapping exercise to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013
The Role
KOMAZA seeks a GPS Mapping Summer Intern who will help execute a mapping exercise with farmers in Ganze district.
The intern will have a chance
to meet farmers, visit field offices, work with the Kenyan Rural Roads Authority,
and upload mapping data to Google maps.
The ideal candidate is a student in
information technology with a strong interest in community
development.
The ability to deal flexibly with
harsh field conditions and be dependable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and
professional will enable you to have success in this role.
Although this internship is unpaid, we can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate and will cover all operational costs.
Although this internship is unpaid, we can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate and will cover all operational costs.
This position reports to the
Director of Operations.
Komaza can offer recommendations
upon successful completion of the internship.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be able to read GPS coordinates and use a GIS
transponder
- Swahili language skills are a must and Giriyama is
desirable
- License and ability to drive a piki piki
- Must have a mobile phone
Applications: You can fill the registration of interest form
at www.kenyaxperience.org or send resume and cover
letter to: info@kenyaxperience.org
Please indicate Komaza GPS Mapping
Intern in subject line for expedited processing.
Accommodation: KOMAZA provides on-site housing in Kilifi for about 70 euro per month.
Accommodation: KOMAZA provides on-site housing in Kilifi for about 70 euro per month.
