About the job

• Coordinating with teams to determine application requirements
• Writing scalable code using Python programming language.
• Testing and debugging applications.
• Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Developing back-end components and integrating user-facing elements using server-side logic.
• Complete ad-hoc report requests from business stakeholders when called upon
• Collaborate with team members using proven development processes (Agile/SCRUM).

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy Statement

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Project Management Intern – Nairobi

Requirement: A graduate with Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health or Community Health and development;

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn
• PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Finance and Grants Intern –  Kilifi

Requirement: Bachelors of Commerce – Finance and Accounting Option or related and at least CPA Part 2;

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn.
• PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply.

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Administration and Logistics Intern – Homabay 

Requirement: A graduate of business administration , business , management or Public Administration.

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn.
• PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding ) and Gender Equality and Inclusion(GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures;
• Ensure that Programme implementation staff at the country office and in the field are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
• Ensure that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana RIver

Plan International Kenya Strategy

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Monitoring and Evaluation Intern – Nairobi

Requirement: A graduate with bachelor’s degree in applied Statistics, Economics, Social science, Monitoring & Evaluation or relevant field;

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn.
• PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures;
• Ensure that Programme implementation staff at the country office and in the field are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
• Ensure that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Program Intern –  Kisumu

Requirement: Degree in Social science; specifically, community development, sociology, psychology, social work, development studies or anthropology;

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn.
• PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures;
• Ensure that Programme implementation staff at the country office and in the field are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
• Ensure that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 – ADVERT

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy statement 

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Program Intern – Bondo

Requirement: Degree in Social science; specifically, community development, sociology, psychology, social work, development studies or anthropology;

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn
• PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures;
• Ensure that Programme implementation staff at the country office and in the field are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
• Ensure that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy statement 

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Program Intern –  Kwale

Requirement: Degree in Social science; specifically, community development, sociology, psychology, social work, development studies or anthropology;

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to lear

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures;
• Ensure that Programme implementation staff at the country office and in the field are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
• Ensure that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Background checks

Selected candidates will be required to go through background checks which will include obtaining a current  certificate of good conduct an anti- terrorist check and  pre-employment medical check-up before reporting.

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy statement

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Communications intern – Nairobi

Requirement: A University degree in Communication -Public Relation, Journalism or related .

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn.
• PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures;
• Ensure that Programme implementation staff at the country office and in the field are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
• Ensure that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River

Plan International Kenya Strategy Statement 

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Country Director’s Office Intern – Nairobi

Requirement: A graduate with Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Administration, Business Management or related;

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to lear
• PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures;
• Ensure that Programme implementation staff at the country office and in the field are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
• Ensure that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.

It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.

The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:

Information Technology Intern –  Nairobi

Requirement: A graduate with bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT) or Computer Studies or equivalent;

The eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A graduate from a reputable university;
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
• Must be below 25 years old;
• Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
• Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn
• PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply. 

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures;
• Ensure that Programme implementation staff at the country office and in the field are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
• Ensure that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Lloyd constellations Consulting Ltd is a Nairobi-based IT consultancy firm that provides 360-degree IT support, mobile application development, web solutions, customer management systems, and general software. We also help customers grow their sales and improve their traction through offering marketing intelligence and digital growth hacking.

About you

You are curious and hardworking. You have confidence in your abilities to execute great plans in an environment of genuine trust, a strong work ethic, and a teamwork orientation. Above all, you have a great personality!

About the Role

You will work closely with the Business Development Lead to craft engaging marketing-related content for use in multiple offline and online channels including direct marketing, cold calling, digital/social media marketing, and email marketing.

Experience

0-1 year

Responsibilities

•   Work closely with the team to develop and execute a clear plan on how the business will tell its story, position its brand and that of its product pipeline in each appropriate digital channel including the tone and voice
•  Work with team in managing and executing ad campaigns on Google AdWords, Facebook Ads, and more
•  Assist team in producing high-quality media content that delivers the greatest value for our entire product pipeline
•  Run digital marketing campaigns and other growth initiatives end-to-end (acquisition, activation, retention, loyalty)

Qualifications

•  You have a Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field (completed or to be completed)
•  You are passionate about early-stage start-ups
•  You have some digital marketing and/or tech experience
•  You must be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
•  You should be comfortable working with little supervision (on-going training and support will be provided)

About the Access Program

The Access Program is a scholarship program for youth from needy backgrounds. The program is high-impact: it aims to make Moringa’s world-class education available to ambitious young people who could not afford it otherwise. In addition to scholarships, we provide other forms of financial and personal support to our students to help them become world-class developers and secure employment after they graduate. Given our students’ backgrounds, finding jobs after graduating represents a transformational moment in their lives. For many, it is their first experience working in the formal sector.

Why we are hiring for this role

This is a support role which will report to the Student Support and Experience Associate. Your role will focus on ensuring seamless and efficient inventory management of the company’s assets within the access program which include furniture, equipment and laptops.

Responsibilities

• Running and analysing inventories of all assets: furniture, equipment and laptops.
• Do monthly inventory for all assets and provide a report on this.
• Issue out, replace and collect laptops from students, alumni and staff members.
• Liaise with the Access team to obtain incident report & diagnosis before updating records of faulty laptops and forwarding them for repair/ maintenance by the service provider.
• Follow up with relevant stakeholders for approvals on repairs.
• Ensure laptop repairs are done by the relevant company and delivered back on a monthly basis.
• Confirm all laptops taken out for repair are returned and in good condition.
• Coordinate all deliveries and ensure proper record keeping of the same.
• Ensure all Assets are Insured.
• Ensure all students and alumni (where applicable) have access to working laptops.
• Ensure all assets are accounted for at all times using asset management systems and tracking technologies.

Key Competencies

• Policy development
• Asset management planning
• Asset management capability development
• Risk management and performance improvement
• Asset knowledge management
• Efficient time and task management skills: the ability to plan and integrate a number of different tasks and achieve required outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in any relevant field with a strong background in technology.
• 1 year of relevant experience in IT Management.
• Strong communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Able to work independently and as a team member, participating in a positive manner toward achieving the mission of the division.
• Ability to analyze and define problems, collect data, establish and evaluate facts, draw valid conclusions, and make and implement decisions.
• Tendency to take initiative- come up with ideas, proactively solve problems, make suggestions to improve processes, etc.
• People-person: good relationship building and management skills.
• Familiarity with and experience using Google products (drive, calendar, etc)
• Basic data analysis and visualisations skills (desired)
• Setting up hardware and installing and configure software and drivers (desired)
• Experience with or knowledge of programming languages and operating systems (desired)

Career Growth & Development

We do not believe that an organization can grow without the growth & development of its staff.  At Moringa School, we are consistently building systems to invest in the growth of our employees. We are deeply invested in offering career growth within Moringa, provide actionable feedback through “weekly check-ins” & thorough career reviews.

We will work together with you to craft roles that both support the needs of the organization and that you can be passionate about.