Women Enterprise Fund is a
Semi-Autonomous Government Agency in the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and
Gender Affairs established in August 2007, to provide accessible and affordable
credit to support women start and/or expand business for wealth and employment
creation.
The Fund also provides business support services such as capacity building, marketing, promotion of linkages and infrastructure support. It is a flagship project under the social pillar in Vision 2030 and therefore a demonstration of the Kenya Government’s commitment to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goal on Gender Equality (SDG 5).
The Fund seeks to engage highly
motivated Kenyans to undertake internship for a maximum period of twelve (12)
months commencing May 2018.
The Fund also provides business support services such as capacity building, marketing, promotion of linkages and infrastructure support. It is a flagship project under the social pillar in Vision 2030 and therefore a demonstration of the Kenya Government’s commitment to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goal on Gender Equality (SDG 5).
Objective
The objective of the WEF Youth
Internship program is to provide the youth with an opportunity for on-the job
experience and to develop their ability to successfully take up employment
opportunities in the financial services sector and related fields.
The Fund therefore invites
suitably qualified and interested candidates who have completed
Universities/Colleges to apply for internships for a minimum period of 3 months
and a maximum period of twelve (12) months, effective from May 2018. Successful candidates will be placed in the following
departments:
Finance
& Administration Internships
Qualifications
·
Valid certificate of good conduct
·
Personal accident insurance cover for the internship period
·
Copy of PIN certificate
·
National Identity Card (ID) or copy of Passport
·
Two (2) colored passport size photos
·
Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree/diploma programmes from
recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and
have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
The above positions are on a
maximum twelve (12) Month strictly nonrenewable contract. A stipend of Kshs 20,000 per month will be paid for the duration of
the internship contract.
Human Resources & Training Internships
Qualifications
·
Valid certificate of good conduct
·
Personal accident insurance cover for the internship period
·
Copy of PIN certificate
·
National Identity Card (ID) or copy of Passport
·
Two (2) colored passport size photos
·
Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree/diploma programmes from
recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and
have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
The
above positions are on a maximum twelve (12) Month strictly nonrenewable
contract. A stipend of
Kshs 20,000 per month will be paid for the duration of the internship contract.
Monitoring & Evaluation Internships
Qualifications
·
Valid certificate of good conduct
·
Personal accident insurance cover for the internship period
·
Copy of PIN certificate
·
National Identity Card (ID) or copy of Passport
·
Two (2) colored passport size photos
·
Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree/diploma programmes from
recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and
have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
The
above positions are on a maximum twelve (12) Month strictly nonrenewable
contract. A stipend of
Kshs 20,000 per month will be paid for the duration of the internship contract.
Legal Affairs Internships
Qualifications
·
Valid certificate of good conduct
·
Personal accident insurance cover for the internship period
·
Copy of PIN certificate
·
National Identity Card (ID) or copy of Passport
·
Two (2) colored passport size photos
·
Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree/diploma programmes from
recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and
have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
The
above positions are on a maximum twelve (12) Month strictly nonrenewable
contract. A stipend of
Kshs 20,000 per month will be paid for the duration of the internship contract.
Marketing, Research & Communications Internships
Qualifications
·
Valid certificate of good conduct
·
Personal accident insurance cover for the internship period
·
Copy of PIN certificate
·
National Identity Card (ID) or copy of Passport
·
Two (2) colored passport size photos
·
Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree/diploma programmes from
recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and
have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
The
above positions are on a maximum twelve (12) Month strictly nonrenewable
contract. A stipend of
Kshs 20,000 per month will be paid for the duration of the internship contract.
ICT Internships
Qualifications
·
Valid certificate of good conduct
·
Personal accident insurance cover for the internship period
·
Copy of PIN certificate
·
National Identity Card (ID) or copy of Passport
·
Two (2) colored passport size photos
·
Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree/diploma programmes from
recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and
have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
The
above positions are on a maximum twelve (12) Month strictly nonrenewable
contract. A stipend of
Kshs 20,000 per month will be paid for the duration of the internship contract.
Procurement Internships
Qualifications
·
Valid certificate of good conduct
·
Personal accident insurance cover for the internship period
·
Copy of PIN certificate
·
National Identity Card (ID) or copy of Passport
·
Two (2) colored passport size photos
·
Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree/diploma programmes from
recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and
have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
The
above positions are on a maximum twelve (12) Month strictly nonrenewable
contract. A stipend of
Kshs 20,000 per month will be paid for the duration of the internship contract.
Audit & Risk Internships
Qualifications
·
Valid certificate of good conduct
·
Personal accident insurance cover for the internship period
·
Copy of PIN certificate
·
National Identity Card (ID) or copy of Passport
·
Two (2) colored passport size photos
·
Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree/diploma programmes from
recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and
have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
The
above positions are on a maximum twelve (12) Month strictly nonrenewable
contract. A stipend of
Kshs 20,000 per month will be paid for the duration of the internship contract.
Credit Internships
Qualifications
·
Valid certificate of good conduct
·
Personal accident insurance cover for the internship period
·
Copy of PIN certificate
·
National Identity Card (ID) or copy of Passport
·
Two (2) colored passport size photos
·
Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree/diploma programmes from
recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and
have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
The
above positions are on a maximum twelve (12) Month strictly nonrenewable
contract. A stipend of
Kshs 20,000 per month will be paid for the duration of the internship contract.
How to Apply
Qualified
Kenyan are invited to submit application letters together with CVs, copies of
certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three referees. Applicants
are also required to fill application form which can be downloaded from the WEF
website.
All
these should be in sealed envelope to reach
the undersigned by 5:00 p.m, Friday, 27th April, 2018 to the address provided below:-
The Chief Executive /Director
Women Enterprise Fund
11th Floor Social Security House Building Block A
Eastern Wing
P. O. Box 17126 -00100
NAIROBI.
Please Note:
·
The Fund WILL NOT offer employment after completion of the
program.
·
Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.
·
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WEF is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT discriminate any
applicant on the basis of their HIV status, ethnic background, sex, religion,
disability, or marital status yet is attentive to gender, regional and ethnic
balance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification