Internship Opportunities at African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)

Position Summary

The intern will support the Budget and Grants Management Team (BGMT) with Budget and Awards data entry into the Serenic Accounting System. To be successful in this position, the successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of working with minimum supervision, high numerical accuracy and demonstrate high levels of integrity and good work ethics.

Responsibilities:

• FY 2022 Organizational Budget Data Capturing;
• Tally the received FY 2022 budget inputs
• Create budget journal entries with calendarization matching workplan
• Ensure personnel Budget is imported with EID and with Salary/Benefits split
• Update award Ledger in Award Vision
• Update Award with multi-year budget and reconcile to Budget ledger
• Update award reporting milestones in Award vision as per award agreement
• Organize and File award reports and other documentation in AWF e-filing system
• Review sub-grant reports as per the signed sub-agreement
• Update subgrant award milestones in Award vision
• Any other duties as delegated by the supervisor

Requirements

• At least CPA II or any other professional accounting qualification

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting will be an added advantage

• Familiarization with government regulations.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar position
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to prioritize them.
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of key concepts in administrative support services.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

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Job Description/Requirements

The Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Intern will assist the supervisor in the advancement of the Tsavo-Mkomazi’s Landscape Strategy. The Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Intern will work with other Species Conservation and Science team members and other AWF team members within the Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape to contribute towards overall goals and objectives of the program. This position will report to the Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Manager and will be based in Voi Town, Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating AWF’s Counter Wildlife Trafficking Programs in Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape (80%).
• Assist in organizing and delivery of projects under AWF’s Wildlife Cybercrime Investigation Program.
• Attend court and secure data on wildlife crime investigation, prosecution and adjudication.
• Analyze wildlife cybercrime cases and other wildlife crime cases and document processes, outcomes and lessons learnt to improve prosecution and sentencing.
• Liaise with supervisor to assist in implementation of various projects within the landscape.
• Assist in report writing and documentation of results and outcomes.
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the landscape manager in support of the landscape program (20%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management or any relevant Social Science.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Commitment to AWF and its mission
• Previous experience in a wildlife conservation organization is an added advantage