Programs Intern at Al-Khair Foundation

Internship Details:

An Internship opportunity between 3-6 months (depending on funding)

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Programs Coordinator, the Programs intern will assist in developing programs reports, strategies & designs. He/she will be assisting in monitoring projects and ensuring quality delivery of projects for AKF -Kenya.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in review/updating of AKF’s Programme Strategy, in line with Global Strategy, Country Strategy and Annual Business Plans.
•  Assist in developing/ updating AKF’s specific guidelines/policies on core emergency response and recovery guidelines, including Disaster Preparedness Plans (DPPs)
• Assist in developing, participating in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary
•  Assist in evaluation of potential problems and technical hitches and develop solutions to them
•  Support in planning and managing team goals, project schedules and new information
• Support in supervision of current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track
•  Support to manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored
• Assist to communicate with beneficiaries to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
•  Travelling to project delivery areas for needs assessments, project implementation, monitoring etc.

Academic Qualification & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social sciences, or related subject (Graduated not more than 2 years ago)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in using personal computer and various office software packages including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and email management
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and work with short deadlines
• Must be a good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance.