Project Intern- Kakamega
Internship @ICS- SP Africa posted 4 weeks ago in Project Management Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Experience Less Than 1 Year
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
Project Implementation Support
- Support the implementation of project activities at the community level in line with approved plans
- Assist in organizing trainings for parents, children, and community structures and work closely with Community Facilitators (CFs) and mentors to support delivery of sessions
- Support day-to-day coordination of activities within the assigned sub-county, like review meetings with CFs, mentors, stakeholders’ meetings and community awareness sessions.
- Ensure timely communication between field teams and program staff
Monitoring and Follow-Up
- Support tracking of project activities and progress at the community level, including follow-ups with CFs, mentors, and project participants to ensure sessions are delivered as planned
- Assist in identifying and reporting any challenges or gaps in implementation
- Support data collection and verification during field visits, including updating beneficiary and activity data
Reporting and Documentation
- Support preparation of activity reports and field updates
- Assist in compiling monthly reports from CFs and mentors
- Maintain proper records of activities, attendance, and beneficiary data
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and key observations
- Document feedback from the field to improve implementation
Community Engagement
- Support stakeholder engagement at the sub-county level, including schools and local leaders
- Assist in organizing and participating in community meetings and dialogues
- Maintain regular communication with community structures to support project activities
Case Management Support
- Support follow-up of identified children in collaboration with CFs and mentors
- Assist in tracking referrals and linkages to services
- Report any child protection concerns to the Project Coordinator/ Safeguarding lead
- Support the MEAL Coordinator and researchers to conduct field visits, collect and analyze data to improve project approaches and interventions.
Logistics Support
- Assist in organizing materials and logistics for trainings and field activities
- Support coordination of venues, attendance, and materials distribution
Qualifications and Skills:
- Graduated from a relevant program (e.g., Development Studies, Social Sciences or Related Discipline).
- Strong written and spoken English and Swahili language.
- High motivation, flexibility, and intercultural sensitivity.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
- Demonstrated experience in community work, NGO programming, or a related field.
