Save the Children
Program Coordination Intern
Save the Children is the
world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120
countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them
fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office.
We're changing to become more
efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for
world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role Purpose: A key part of the role will focus on programme and administrative support to the RMCPU Director and the SMT.
Role Purpose: A key part of the role will focus on programme and administrative support to the RMCPU Director and the SMT.
Additionally, this role will
offer support in the coordination of various initiatives with and regarding
regional and multi country initiatives e.g. support to research, policy,
advocacy and learning as well as supporting cross-cutting initiatives.
The Intern will learn through research, writing, coordination and communication opportunities.
Contract Duration: 3 Months Internship, maximum 6 months
Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office - Nairobi
Qualifications and Experience
The Intern will learn through research, writing, coordination and communication opportunities.
Contract Duration: 3 Months Internship, maximum 6 months
Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office - Nairobi
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's
Degree in social sciences, international relations and/or related fields
- International
/ regional experience highly recommended
- International
candidates with right to volunteer/ work in Kenya may apply
- Experience
working with non-government organizations
- Experience in
communications, advocacy and/or research
- Child Rights
and Child Protection focus, especially in Africa
- Experience in
program administration
- Strong written
and oral communications skills
- Strong
computer skills
- Ability to
think creatively
- Highly
responsible, self-motivated
- Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
- Commitment to
Save the Children Values
How to Apply
Please CLICK HERE to apply online in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Employment is subject to our
Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our
Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
Closing date: 14 Sep 2017
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
Closing date: 14 Sep 2017