Internship Openings at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of grant proposals, including but not limited to writing proposal narratives, developing theories of change, articulating program activities, drafting logical frameworks and copy-editing.
• Contribute to the development of up-to-date and accurate context statements through rigorous desk research.
• Support the development of fundraising strategies.
• Analyze calls for proposals and support the team’s pre-positioning efforts.
• Edit English (and/or French) proposals and communications materials for clarity and precision.
• Attend conferences and policy meetings, representing the team.
• Backstop the Africa Program Development Hub and our country offices overseas on a range of logistical and administrative tasks

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable

• Degree in relevant subject
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills in English
• Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of peacebuilding or international development in Sub-Saharan Africa
• A self-starting, detail-oriented and flexible approach to tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in French
• Other languages (Portuguese, Somali) an asset
• Experience working at a non-governmental organization/non-profit or similar environment
• Practical experience in program design
• International experience, preferably in developing countries

Deadline for submission of applications is on 28th April 2023

The deadline to apply is May 21, 2023.

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Internship Assignments:

Work with the Finance and Administration Department to;

• Supports in logistics for organization of meetings, field activities, venues and accommodation
• Initiate purchase request
• Supports in photocopying, scanning and filing
• Getting quotes for various procurement as required
• Prepare bid analysis as required
• Issue stationery to staff
• Confirm stock taking for office supplies and initiate requests for replenishment
• Conduct watchlist for suppliers, consultants, participants
• Remit statutory payments
• Ensure cleanliness of the office
• Run office errands
• Supports in Pre-audit assessment
• Supports in filling withholding tax for consultant payments
• Follow-up on submission of original documents from Program & DME Team
• Any other assignment as may be delegated

Deliverables

• Adequately documented procurement documentation
• Timely confirmation of logistics as required
• Adequate office & kitchen supplies at all times
• Timely submission of suppliers invoices to finance
• Timely booking

Internship Terms

• For the purpose of the internship in Kenya the intern will be supervised by the Finance and Administration Manager, who will be responsible for setting tasks and evaluating the intern’s work.
• The work objectives below will be undertaken by the intern on the basis of 5 working days per week, for 3 months, with any days off agreed in advance with the supervisor.
• The internship may be terminated by either side by informing the other in writing.
• Required to have a laptop

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management/Finance
• Dynamic, motivated and flexible self¬starter leader with creative problem¬-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Spoken and written fluency in English and Swahili.

Deadline for submission of applications is on 28th April 2023

go to method of application »

Internship Assignments:

Work with the Finance and Administration Department to;

• Supports in logistics for organization of meetings, field activities, venues and accommodation
• Initiate purchase request
• Supports in photocopying, scanning and filing
• Getting quotes for various procurement as required
• Prepare bid analysis as required
• Issue stationery to staff
• Confirm stock taking for office supplies and initiate requests for replenishment
• Conduct watchlist for suppliers, consultants, participants
• Remit statutory payments
• Ensure cleanliness of the office
• Run office errands
• Supports in Pre-audit assessment
• Supports in filling withholding tax for consultant payments
• Follow-up on submission of original documents from Program & DME Team
• Any other assignment as may be delegated

Deliverables

• Adequately documented procurement documentation
• Timely confirmation of logistics as required
• Adequate office & kitchen supplies at all times
• Timely submission of suppliers invoices to finance
• Timely booking

Internship Terms

• For the purpose of the internship in Kenya the intern will be supervised by the Finance and Administration Manager, who will be responsible for setting tasks and evaluating the intern’s work.
• The work objectives below will be undertaken by the intern on the basis of 5 working days per week, for 3 months, with any days off agreed in advance with the supervisor.
• The internship may be terminated by either side by informing the other in writing.
• Required to have a laptop

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management/Finance
• Dynamic, motivated and flexible self¬starter leader with creative problem¬-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Spoken and written fluency in English and Swahili.