Internship Opportunities at Kenya Power Pension Fund (KPPF)

Intern - Legal and compliance department

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal & Compliance Officer the intern will:

•  Conduct legal research and preparation of legal opinions, advice, and reports on technical legal matters.
•  Review legal documentation.
•  Prepare and safekeeping of legal documents including contracts and leases.
•  Legal & regulatory compliance monitoring and reporting on changes to applicable statutes and regulations.
•  Review of contracts to which the Fund is a party.
•  Draft various legal documents including contracts and leases.
•  Co-ordinate of activities in the Legal Section and compilation of documents as required.
•  Any other relevant duty or responsibility assigned by the Head of Section from time to time.

Education

•  Applicants must at the time of application have graduated with Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred areas of studies:

•  Law

Competencies and traits

•  Strong communication and customer service skills
•  Team player
•  Able to learn quickly and adapt to changing technology.
•  Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
•  sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
•  Creativity and innovation skills.
•  Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
•  Team player
•  Good time-management skills
•  Interpersonal and communication skills
   

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Intern – Information Communication and Technology Department (ICT)

Under the direct supervision of the System Administrator the intern will:

•  Provide technical assistance to staff and customers on hardware and software-related issues.
•  Assist with help desk calls, scheduling, and tickets management.
•  Follow up on user requests and ensure timely resolution.
•  Use remote tools for maintenance and support of ICT systems.
•  Install, configure, and troubleshoot computer systems, hardware, and software.
•  Monitor system performance and troubleshoot any issues.
•  Follow established procedures and processes for computer maintenance and management of ICT assets.
•  Provide training and support to staff on the use of computer systems and software.
•  Perform system backups and maintain accurate records.
•  Research and recommend solutions for technical problems.
•  Any other relevant duty or responsibility assigned by the Head of Section from time to time.

Education

•  Applicants must at the time of application have graduated with Bachelor’s degree

Preferred areas of studies:

•  ICT

Competencies and traits

•  Strong communication and customer service skills
•  Team player
•  Able to learn quickly and adapt to changing technology.
•  Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
•  sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
•  Creativity and innovation skills.
•  Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
•  Team player
•  Good time-management skills
•  Interpersonal and communication skills
   

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Intern – Finance
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer, Payments, the intern will:

•  Assist in the accurate and timely processing of various payments, including benefits, suppliers, staff, and Trustee's payments, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
•  Delivery of official documents to Trustees for their action and collection of the same.
•  Facilitate the delivery of bank instructions to banks and fund managers promptly, ensuring seamless financial transactions.
•  Assist in performing bank reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial transactions and ensure alignment with financial records.
•  Filing: Maintain a meticulous filing and retrieval system for finance documents, including invoices, receipts, and financial reports, to ensure easy retrieval of documents.
•  Support the retrieval of finance documents as requested by auditors.
•  Support in conducting supplier reconciliations to verify and rectify any discrepancies in financial records, promoting financial accuracy and transparency.

Education

•  Degree in Business/accounting related studies. CPA Part 2.
•  Proficiency in MS excel, word and other packages.

Competencies and traits

•  Ability to handle pressure and execute tasks within tight deadlines.
•  Team player with good communication and inter-relationship skills.
•  A proactive and positive ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to learn.
•  Respectful and must embrace the core values of the fund.
•  Added Advantages
•  Experience working in an accounting /finance environment.
•  Experience working with an ERP system .
•  Knowledge of taxation on supplier payments eg VAT, Withholding taxes.
   

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Job Summary

The Administrative assistant is responsible for delivering a friendly, efficient customer service and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all the guests visiting the Fund, with the key aim of ensuring customer satisfaction.

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resource & Administration Officer, the reliever will:

•  Coordinate front desk activities.
•  Receive all clients and direct them to appropriate officers for further assistance.
•  Ensure high standards of telephone service in order to achieve fast and efficient handling of internal and external calls.
•  Ensure that clients are relaxed and comfortable while waiting to be assisted.
•  To maintain the reception area at high standards of cleanliness and neatness.
•  To receive, sort and distribute correspondence/mails.
•  Operate switchboard and connect callers to the appropriate person(s).
•  Monitor and report any malfunctioning of office equipment within duty station.
•  Type correspondence and reports as directed by superior; sending out email as required from time to time.
•  Manage of meeting room bookings and appointments.
•  Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning etc
•  Perform any other duties as may be required by superiors from time to time.

Candidate Profile
The job holder should possess the following minimum qualifications:

•  A diploma in customer service, business management or relevant field
•  Proficient knowledge in IT.
•  At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar position.
•  Proven work experience as an administrative assistant, front office representation or similar role.

Competencies and traits

In addition, candidates should demonstrate the following personal traits and competencies:

•  Maintain high standards of personal grooming, integrity and professionalism to uphold the corporate image of the Fund.
•  Creativity and innovation skills.
•  Action oriented and demonstrated ability to manage priorities.
•  Quality focus and attention to detail.
•  Good oral and written communication skills.
•  Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers.