Environmental Compliance Intern - USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) at DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

ROLE’S PURPOSE:

• The Environmental Compliance Intern is a short-term position which will be responsible for providing support to the ATI Environmental Compliance Team. The Intern will support the Environmental Compliance Team with specific duties and responsibilities as outlined below

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Intern will work with the Environment and Social Risk Manager to provide support in the following task areas:

• Follow up with partners on regular environmental compliance reporting and ensure that the reporting is done as per schedule.
• Regularly update the partner environmental compliance reporting and auditing schedule and plan
• Support in conducting specified partner monitoring spot checks in the field.
• Work and coordinate with partners and convene key meetings such as capacity building/training sessions, audit feedback sessions and kick-off sessions in a timely and organized manner.
• Support in taking notes during environmental compliance meetings with partners and follow up on any requirements that may arise.
• As guided, carry out relevant environmental compliance information sourcing and compilation, report writing and presentation.
• Appraise environmental compliance reporting requirements and ensure completeness and accuracy of records.

REPORTING: The position will report to the Environmental Compliance and Social Risk Manager

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences
• Have formal training or interest environmental and social risk management of development programs
• Have graduated not earlier than the year 2021
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in the field, including remote areas, as this position may involve some traveling.