Kenya: Programs Intern, Kenya Program

Title: Programs Intern, Kenya Program

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Immediate Supervisor: Quaker International Affairs Representative (QIAR)

Duration: 3 Months Effective January 2020

Background:

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action.

AFSC is looking for a Programs Intern – For program Support role – on three-month duration.

Internships at AFSC are designed for applicants who show strong interest and potential for growth but may have limited direct experience and expertise, related to the area of work.

Additionally, internships are:

1. Geared towards building capacity of young adults.

2. Allow for exploration into areas that may be linked to either professional goals (if those are known) or may be linked to academic goals.

3. Increase AFSC Africa program’s capacity to carry out its work.

Job purpose:

This position aims to develop the skills and knowledge of a talented young fresh graduate (under age 30), and to further AFSC’s mission to create lasting peace with justice. The Intern will serve in a Program Support role at the Regional Office, supporting Kenya & Somali Programs and the Quaker International Affairs Representative (QIAR) in particular. S/he will be responsible for supporting program-based activities, including Dialogue and Exchange program (DEP) and Shared Security (SS) activities. S/he will specifically, support the two upcoming DEPs in Kenya. S/he will also be responsible for collection of partner data to monitor the implementation of agreed activities under the Kenya program. S/he will support M & E and write reports that contribute to assessment of the long-term impacts of the AFSC Program work on shared security, DEPs, Kenya and QIAR Programs. The Intern will, under the guidance of QIAR, explore, learn from and contribute to AFSC Shared Security framework, as well as involvement in any research work.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work with Program Officer – Kenya to support Program cycle management especially, monitoring activities, reporting and documentation.
• Support and accompany partners in implementing projects, actively support in organizing the upcoming global Dialogue and Exchange programs (DEPs) to be held in Kenya.
• Support in developing questionnaires and conduct interviews, assessing the outcomes/results and progress made by participants in the DEPs.
• Support research and project evaluation activities as directed by the line manager.
• Support partners to collect and analyze data on monitoring and evaluation indicators to come up with progress reports on implementation of shared security plans.
• Document stories of change flagged by country programs related to shared security.
• Articulate AFSC’s values and principles including its commitment to peace and nonviolent approaches to social justice and peacebuilding at external meetings, in communities and when required.
• Attend meetings organized by NGOs, government, donors and other relevant bodies in Kenya to share information and ideas beneficial to the Programs.
• Attend Africa regional meetings and other staff meetings including the weekly stand up meetings for purposes of learning and providing updates.
• Formulate performance objectives and personal development plans.
• Meet regularly with line manager to review performance objectives and exchange feedback.
• Any other duties as requested by the line manager.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in social sciences – with preference in conflict management, development studies and project management). A master’s degree or equivalent experience will be an added advantage.
• Must have volunteered/interned/worked in an NGO, CSO or public sector institution for at least two to three years.

Other skills

• Knowledge in communication, website-based communication, procurement methods in an institution will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in both written and oral English is essential.

• Good communication and analytical skills.

• A responsible, pro-active and independent work attitude.

• Passion and desire to work with disadvantaged communities.

• He or she must have good appreciation of Quaker beliefs and principles including nonviolence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.

Learning and personal Development:

The Program intern will learn from hands on experience under the mentorship of the QIAR throughout the course of implementing the above duties.

S/he will have opportunities to grow in the field of peace and conflict by engaging on key concepts on peace and conflict resolution, Alternative to Violence Program, Do no Harm, and other Community based approaches and familiarize him/herself with key terms in program management and development in particular, as highlighted in the scope of work.

This position will be offered on an intern basis for 3 months. All expressions of interest should be accompanied by an application letter and detailed CV and should be sent to infoafrica@afsc.org or The Quaker International Affairs Representative – Africa Region. P.O. Box 66448 – 00800 Nairobi, Kenya not later than 1600hrs on the 25^th November 2019.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity**,** sexual orientation or disability.