Care International - Somalia
/ Somaliland
Position: Internship
Title: Emergency Program Intern
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Starting Date: 3rd January 2017
Duration: 6 months
Title: Emergency Program Intern
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Starting Date: 3rd January 2017
Duration: 6 months
As a non-religious and
non-political organization, CARE works with communities to help overcome poverty
by supporting development projects and providing emergency relief.
We believe supporting women
and girls is one of the most effective ways to create sustainable outcomes in
poor communities.
About the Role: CARE International in Somalia is providing the opportunity for internship at its Nairobi office. The intern will join the Humanitarian and Emergency Response team in Somalia / Somaliland.
About the Role: CARE International in Somalia is providing the opportunity for internship at its Nairobi office. The intern will join the Humanitarian and Emergency Response team in Somalia / Somaliland.
Under the supervision of the
Senior Emergency Program Officer, the internship offers the opportunity to
acquire direct exposure to the functionality of Humanitarian and emergency
response as well as provide practical experience.
The objective is to enhance
the intern’s educational experience through practical work assignments and
wallow the intern to gain insight into the work of CARE International in
Somalia.
The intern is expected to
work in close collaboration with the emergency program team.
Key Responsibilities;
Key Responsibilities;
- Work closely
with Senior Emergency Program Officer based in Nairobi and participate in and
contribute to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of
projects.
- Follow up on
procurement needs in Nairobi.
- Ensure Filling
and proper documentation is done for all the Emergency projects.
- In close
liaison with Senior Emergency Program Officer provide support to the field
staff.
- Assist in
reviewing Program Progress Reports (monthly, quarterly and Annual reports)
- Assist in
maintaining a report calendar (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting)
for all humanitarian and emergency projects in Somalia/Somaliland.
- Write, edit,
produce and disseminate program information, including reports, articles
and other materials to Emergency team and other units in CARE Somalia.
- Performing
other duties as directed by the Emergency Director
Requirements
- University
Degree
- Excellent
writing and communication skills, including research skills, proposal and
report writing skill
- Good computer
skills in MS Word, Excel, SPSS, power point and relevant software packages
- Experience of
using online and offline resources for research purposes
- Willingness to
get involved with a wide variety of emergency projects
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience of
studying in the humanitarian sector
- Experience of
database management
- Ability to
handle multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve issues, operate
independently and with minimal supervision
- Ability to
maintain effective working relationships with a diverse team to achieve
the overall goal
- Ability to work
under extreme pressure
- Willingness to
travel to the field
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to SOMRecruitment@care.org by December 18, 2016.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to SOMRecruitment@care.org by December 18, 2016.
Please indicate the title of
position applied for as the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our selection process reflects
our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.