Internship Opportunities at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

About the Role

• The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking an Intern, Monitoring and Evaluation / Data Analysis to provide monitoring and data analysis support in GAIN Kenya programmes. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya office and is offered on a 6 months fixed-term contract basis.
• Reporting to the Monitoring Manager, the intern will provide monitoring and data analysis support to the Kenya team to implement the monitoring framework of Kenya Programmes.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting data analysis for various projects, designing of data collection tools in survey CTO and data visualization in Tableau
• Supporting GAIN country and Knowledge & Leadership (KL) team and other partners to develop and review results/logical frameworks and monitoring plans
• Supporting quality assurance and data collection of routine monitoring data from implementing partners and government to track progress of program activities towards objectives
• Visiting field as required to ensure that programme progress against monitoring indicators is on track
• Reviewing, analysing data and supporting preparation of reports on monitoring indicators
• Contributing to analysis of information collected and supporting all dissemination efforts including writing reports, briefs and other materials
• Providing support for research studies and/or evaluations as assigned by the supervisors

About you

• The ideal candidate will be fluent in written and spoken English. Candidates with working knowledge of additional languages and who is willing and able to work in a multi-cultural, would be an advantage. You will be highly flexible and willing and able to travel occasionally in country.
• A Bachelors’ degree in statistics, public health or related fields. You will be computer literate and proactive with a commitment to quality and accuracy with close attention to detail.

go to method of application »

About the Role

• The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Programme Intern to support ongoing work in all GAIN Kenya programmes. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya office and is offered on a 6 months fixed-term contract basis.
• Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the intern will support the ongoing program work in all GAIN Kenya programmes. You will actively support the smooth running of project operations and in collaboration with the programme team and other teams in the Kenya office.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting in the development and maintenance of project plans and ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Working closely with the Project coordinator in supporting project communications, information flow and in the preparation of progress reports
• Supporting the team in organising and planning stakeholder meetings
• Providing administrative support and team support in the coordination of logistics for meetings, workshops and events

About you

• The ideal candidate will have experience working in an administrative or coordinator role in a project management capacity e.g., in group work at university. In addition, you will have experience in engaging people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• You will be fluent in written and spoken English. Candidates with working knowledge of additional languages and who is comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic, international organisation would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and analytical skills.
• A Bachelors’ degree in public health, nutrition, project management or related fields. You will be computer literate and have some basic knowledge of project management principles.

Closing date

30 Jan 2024