Role and Purpose
The
Program Intern will support initiatives aimed at helping small-scale farmers
and micro and small informal traders to advocate for their rights to food and
better working conditions, and to comply with government trading requirements.
The Inclusive People’s Economy Pillar focuses on engaging and supporting
Kenya’s largest sources of income and livelihoods by engaging and capacity
building small-scale farmers and informal traders for improved incomes and
ensure access to quality and sustainable food at the household level.
Reporting
to the Program Officer, the Program Intern will support in coordinating project
activities, conducting desktop research to develop concepts, and supporting
county engagements to map and organize farmers and traders to push for better
working environment and compliance with government requirements for trading.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support to plan and organize training
sessions, workshops, events and project activities, while maintaining
positive relations with partners, and relevant stakeholders
- Support TISA’s outreach and communication
efforts to engage stakeholders, including farmers, informal traders,
community members, and government agencies.
- Provide administrative support, including
handling activity logistics, scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and
maintaining project documentation.
- Collaborate with team members to
research, collect, analyze, and report data related to program outcomes
and impact.
- Contribute to the creation of marketing
materials, social media content, and other communication materials to
promote public accountability initiatives.
- Collaborate with team members to execute
project activities and coordinate monitoring and evaluation efforts.
- Support in compiling and submitting
timely progress reports on project activities including meetings and
workshops with different stakeholders.
- To take part in TISA functions as may be
specified from time to time.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a
related discipline.
- Strong understanding of social
accountability principles, research methodologies, and advocacy
strategies.
- Excellent research, analytical, and
problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication, and
interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and
independently, with minimal supervision.
- Good understanding of project management
tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel frequently to
project sites within Kenya.
- Ability to work independently and as part
of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to transparency,
accountability, and good governance.
Duration and Location
- The internship is expected to last six
months.
- The internship is based in Nairobi, with
occasional travel to TISA project sites.
Supervision and Reporting
- The Program Intern will report directly
to the Program Officer.
- Regular feedback and performance
evaluations will be provided throughout the internship period
How To Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates are requested to submit one document containing the
cover letter and their CV with at least three professional referees by via
email to hr@tisa.or.ke.
