About
JAF
The
Jahwar Amber Fund is part of the Unitarian movement that has developed
worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism,
and conservatism.
We
are also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic minorities and to
the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote
non-violence and proactive peace policies.
We
are a green think tank, a local policy network, and are active in ecology,
spiritual democracy and human rights in East Africa with 3 offices across
Kenya.
Our
Regional Office for Rift Valley and Western Kenya is based in Isinya, District
of Kajiado County since 2012.
Jahwar
Amber Fund Inc. has 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status in Canada and is registered as a
community based organization (CBO) in Kenya. The Canada office helps with
fundraising.
Internship
Description
Jahwar
Amber Fund is seeking an undergraduate intern for the summer of 2013 (start and
end dates can be flexible).
The
intern and his or her supervisors will work together to design a work plan that
complements the Fund’s needs and the intern's interests, abilities, and desired
career path.
Since
we are a relatively small organization, the intern will have the opportunity to
observe and work in all departments and gain an understanding of how a
non-profit foundation operates.
The
intern’s supervisors will also encourage him or her to search out and attend
pertinent events in the area as part of the internship to complement their
experience in the office.
The
desirable candidate will be able to work between fifteen and twenty hours per
week. Work schedules can be flexible with school commitments. While this is an
unpaid internship, we can work with students to gain academic credit for their
internship experience.
The
intern's responsibilities may include the following:
- Research
projects on programmatic topics
- Writing projects
with the development and communications teams
- Preparation for
board meetings
- Organizing files
and updating grantee records
- Translating
materials (depending on skill level)
We
consider this to be a hands-on, active learning internship.
As
such, the intern's work will be approximately 40 percent administrative.
The
Fund encourages international and minority students to apply.
In
general, the internship program is not open to graduate students or students
who have already graduated as they are generally looking for something more
substantive in nature.
Qualifications
Candidates
should have a strong interest in human rights and/or international affairs, and
should also be interested in learning about non-profit operations,
communications, and fundraising.
We
are looking for someone who can readily handle multiple responsibilities, take
the initiative, and take ownership of his or her work.
Desirable
candidates will display independence, maturity, and an understanding of strict
confidentiality.
We
also value individuals with a strong attention to detail and the ability to
follow through on projects.
Experience
working in a Microsoft Windows environment and language proficiency in
Kiswahili, Maa, Amharic, and/or Somali is highly desirable.
Application Process
To
be considered for an internship, please forward the following materials by May
22, 2013:
1.
A cover letter in which you state:
- that you
understand the internship is unpaid
- where you found
the internship posting
- your specific
dates of availability
- the number of
hours you will be able to work each week
- why you would
like to intern at the Fund, your specific interests related to human
rights work, and your language abilities
2.
A resume
3.
The names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references
4.
A short writing sample (no more than three pages) on a topic of your choice; a paper
from an academic course is acceptable.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please
submit all application materials via email to rkithei@yahoo.com.
Possible
inquiries may be addressed to the Director of Programs on 0733867644
