Internships Open at The Green Belt Movement

Position Summary

The Purpose of this position is to provide an opportunity for graduates, especially fresh graduates to obtain a first-hand impression of the day-to-day working environment, learn, develop new skills and gain experience. The core function of this intern position is to support the Administration and Front Office with various administrative and communication processes essential to day-to-day operations.

• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Nairobi, Green Belt Movement Headquarters

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the Administration and Front Office;
• Assist in maintaining the front office operations by receiving and distributing communications accordingly;
• Assist in providing reception services;
• Assist in maintaining administration office’s filing and storage systems;
• Assist in managing stocks of consumables, stationery and utilities;
• Assist in activities of office and assets servicing and maintenance;
• Assist in logistics and fleet management; and
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Secretariat Studies, Business Management or related qualification;
• Graduates, especially fresh graduates who show genuine desire to serve with demonstrated good character, honesty and high competency;
• Willing and able to support senior level Executives;
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately;
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Excellent writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to stay focused, efficient, and effective in managing multiple priorities;
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive situations in a calm and professional manner;
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment;
• Proven ability to work independently to achieve accomplishments; and
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

Position Summary

The Purpose of this position is to provide an opportunity for graduates, especially fresh graduates to obtain a first-hand impression of the day-to-day working environment, learn, develop new skills and gain experience. The core function of this intern position is to assist in planning, implementation and monitoring of the organization’s projects activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in providing assistance in support of the projects’ planning and implementation activities/processes;
• Assist in the preparing of Progress Reports including interacting with programme officers to gather data and generating draft reports;
• Assist in preparing for regular team meetings to monitor projects’ progress from the technical, administrative and financial point of view;
• Support data entry of project-related information and analyze the status of the project implementation; and
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in environment, development or related studies from an accredited university;
• Graduates, especially fresh graduates who show genuine desire to serve with demonstrated good character, honesty and high competency;
• High knowledgeable in the design, development and implementation of environmental conservation, community development and livelihood programs;
• Ability to stay focused, efficient, and effective in managing multiple priorities;
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive situations in a calm and professional manner;
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment;
• Proven ability to work independently to achieve accomplishments; and
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.