Graduate Trainee - Nairobi at Fresh Life

About the Role

This is a 1 year graduate programme that aims to equip graduates with work-ready skills, more specifically those that are typical to our sanitation impact work in informal settlements. Applicants can expect to support our operational teams including; Sales & Customer Service, Government Relations, Logistics and Manufacturing, Process Improvement & Innovation and Expansion Projects among others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member in the Graduate Management Program;
• Take responsibility for and commit to continuous self-development throughout the 12 month duration of the program in order to achieve a high level of competence as outlined by the program specifications;
• Observe all Fresh Life policies, procedures and demonstrate FL behaviors and values;
• Adopt to different working environments and team cultures;
• Make sound judgments and make effective, timely decisions;
• Be positive and courageous and seek opportunities to learn and develop;
• Inspire and influence others;
• Work with your supervisor to maintain a performance rating of meet and preferably exceed set expectations;
• Attend and pass all core training prerequisites and programs within the specified time-frames;
• Successfully manage and complete all assigned projects and assessments as per program requirements and schedule;
• Commit to be available to work in any part of the business during the program and be placed in any department within the business aligned to the program;
• Identify business and program improvement opportunities and communicate these to the program coordinator or assigned supervisor as applicable and by so doing actively contribute to the growth and development of the FLs operations;
• Willingly and continuously share knowledge and learning with program peers as well as supervisors and program managers;
• Accurately maintain and update his/her personal portfolio of evidence to ensure all learning received (both on and off the job) is captured over the program duration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Engineering related course
• Applicants must have graduated within the last 3 years. 
• 6 months - 1 year’s experience in active internship engagements or business venture is desired.
• Proficiency in Ms Office and G-Suite. Candidates with above average excel skills will have an added advantage
• Demonstrated proactivity and ability to take up leadership roles in forums that build our society outside the typical education system. E.g. AIESEC, Presidential Clubs, EMUN, Member Associations, etc.