Thursday, February 9, 2012

PROGRAMME INTERN VACANCY IN KENYA

NATIONAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Programme Intern
Unit/dept/delegation: Programme Team Nairobi
Reports to: Programme Officer Nairobi
Responsible for: Supporting administrative activities

Purpose

To support the implementation of the activities of the East Africa Programme Team through providing support to all members of the team in the overall administrative function. The internship programme is available for students; the duration of the internship will be eight weeks.


Duties applicable to all staff

To uphold the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and to work within the framework of the BRCs Equal Opportunities Policy.

Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.



Key tasks and responsibilities:

Welcome Services

Attend to visitors, welcome them to the Programme office and assist them to visit relevant units, IAWG meetings

Acknowledge visitors agenda of the day and to provide their drinks (eg: mineral water bottle etc) during the visit

Organize the booking of of rooms and snacks for the meetings inside the Nairobi office

Administrative

Attend and take minutes in meetings as required.

As requested by Programme Coordinator members, undertake general photocopying, faxing, scanning, filing, records, data entries and preparation of printed material

Liaise with office suppliers to ensure office stocks are in place

Schedule internal and external meetings with the reception desk

Preparation of TAF ,requisitions and insurance

Finance

To prepare Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order forms for procurement and arrange for signature

Preparation of cash request with guidance on the coding from the PO


Reporting and research

Undertake research on specific topics as requested by TSU Team members

Maintain stocks of promotional materials, tools and guidelines on behalf of the TSU Team

Workshops Assistance

Support the preparation of workshops, trainings and meetings

Prepare welcome packs for participants of workshops, trainings and meetings

Standby at workshop/training/meeting venue and provide assistance in registration, photocopying, faxing, equipment set up and any other relevant official request when required

Information distribution

Circulate information within the TSU team

Person Specification

Education

Persuing undergraduate degree

Experience

2 years experience in Human Resources; recruitment and selection, documentation and reporting.

Languages

Fluency in English-spoken and written

Desirable: Good knowledge of French language – spoken and written

Skills and Knowledge

Experience in the usage of computers (windows, spreadsheets, word processing).

Character Qualities

Able to work in stressful situations Diplomatic and culturally sensitive

Ability to work in a team, and occasionally under strict deadlines Able to work on own initiative

Able to work independently, pro-active and highly organized Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions

Self-motivated, with good judgment and initiative

Able to work in multi-cultural environment

Good interpersonal skills

Sensitivity to diversity

Good level of attention to detail

Pleasant personality

Submission of applications:

Applicants should submit a CV cover letter outlining their suitability for the post. Please state your current or most recent salary in your application.

Applications should be submitted by email to zonehr.easternafrica@ifrc.org; to be received not later than 15th February, 2012.

Kindly note that:

Only e-mail applications will be accepted.

Due to the volume of applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.