Programme Intern-Sexual Exploitation of Children (SEC) Projects at Terre des hommes (TDH)

Objective of the function

• The role requires someone who is interested in the child protection space specifically working with both state and non-state actors in the fight against child exploitation in the Country.
• The Programme Intern(PI) will work closely with the programme officer in ensuring the successful implementation of SEC projects in line with  the project life cycle. 

Position in the Organisation

• The Programme Intern will work with the country team, and receive direct leadership and supervision from the Programme Officer (PO) to whom he/she will report. He/she will provide a supportive role in supporting the partners in the effective and efficient implementation of SEC projects.
• He/she will support the partners in monitoring, documenting and routine reporting as per internal and external donors reporting requirements.
• As part of learning, he/she will work closely with the Finance and Administration Officer, MEAL Officer and other team members.
• This position will be based in Nairobi with travel to the projects’ sites.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

The programme intern with the support of the PO will:

Support in effective implementation of projects. 

• Work in close collaboration and consultation with partners in planning, implementation, and reporting of project activities. 
• Monitor and support partners to ensure that programme and finance commitments are fulfilled through quarterly performance management and support supervision
• Support overall monthly project management, including effective planning, implementation and monitoring of project outcomes.
• Support in conducting monthly/quarterly reviews on  the progress of the project in terms of time, budget and quality and address any conflicts/bottlenecks/delays as guided by the PO
• Support in  project review meetings and documentation of lessons learnt, challenges and new thinking in  implementation of projects.  
• Maintain contacts with relevant government agencies, private sector and other key stakeholders and act as a link between the actors and the projects as guided by the PO. 
• Ensure efficient use of resources and that programme and finance commitments as per the partner contracts are being fulfilled with assistance from the PO
• Support sound tracking of projects progress and risk management using appropriate project cycle management tools as provided by TdH NL.
• Support the PO and partners in development of subsequent years proposals and project documents. 

Programme results for the partner and programme portfolio

• Support and monitor the partners through regular communications and programme visits in ensuring implementation is on course
• Support in review of PRIMAS reports and narrative reports 
• Work closely with the PO to support partners to conduct outcome harvesting for effective reporting of change as a result of project interventions. 
• Support in documentation of change stories across the SEC project  as per the guidance given by Marketing and Communications (MACO) team
• Support in updating project documentation/ files for reference by all concerned. 

Starting Date: 1st August 2024

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree program in  Social Work, Psychology, community Development, Gender  and Sociology OR
• Recently completed (less than a year) a bachelor in Social Work, Psychology, community Development, Gender  and Sociology 
• Proficiency in MS word , Ms Powerpoint and Google Sheets is essential

Competencies

• Self starter and Innovative
• Focus on results
• Cooperation and teamwork
• Time management
• Accuracy and great attention to detail
• Planning and organising

Deadline: 29th June , 2024.