Program Intern at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Internship Assignments:

• Work with the Program team to support in the management of day-to-day program related work,
• Attend field activities and compile trip activity reports,
• Assist in compiling of expenses after an activity,
• Assist in planning of sub-grantee meetings,
• Assist in taking minutes during program meetings,
• Assist in updating project specific folders,
• Assist the media team in documenting communication and visibility aspects of the projects,
• Assist the Design Monitoring and Evaluation team in collecting of key project related data.
• Any other assignment as may be delegated.     

Monthly Deliverables

• For the purpose of the internship in Kenya, the intern will be supervised by the Program Officer, who will be responsible for setting tasks and evaluating the intern’s work. 
• The work objectives above will be undertaken by the intern based on 5 working days per week, for 12 weeks with any days off agreed in advance with the supervisor.  
• The internship will be based in Mombasa. 
• The period of the internship will last from August 2022 through October 2022.
• The internship may be terminated by either side by informing the other in writing giving 1 months’ notice.
• Required to have a laptop.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, conflict resolution, project management or related field.
• At least two (0-2) years of NGO or CSO experience in project implementation or management in Kenya. Experience working in Coastal Kenya is an asset.
• Strong and proven ability in report writing, in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as social media platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with minimal supervision.
• Cultural sensitivity and strong interest in dialogue, peacebuilding, and conflict transformation.