Interns

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Location Nairobi
Job Category Project / Programme Management
Work Type Internship & Volunteer

Salary Not specified

We are now recruiting for new team members in Uganda and Kenya.

Title: Interns

Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda



Overview
We are a highly regarded, international development consultancy firm offering bespoke solutions which maximise the impact of development funds. Established in 2000 and operating primarily in Eastern and Southern Africa, the organisation has extensive experience of enabling better and more equitable public services to citizens and maximizing the impact of development spending.

We have a steadily growing turnover currently standing at £1.8 million per year. We have a core team of employees who are dedicated to furthering the growth of the organisation whilst maintaining our unique, innovative and results focused style. In addition, we work with highly skilled associate consultants with whom we have built excellent working relationships and a number of strategic partnerships with other development focused entities.

In March 2014 the organisation was delighted announce that it would be joining forces with WYG, together we will provide a diverse range of services to clients across numerous sectors worldwide, offering creative and effective solutions to their projects. WYG, an established global management and technical consultancy to the built and natural environment offer expertise in areas such as urban development, conflict reduction, climate change mitigation and private sector-led growth. This will complement the organisation’s strengths in governance, monitoring and evaluation, and organisational development.

The organisation currently has offices in Kenya, Uganda and the UK. We have worked in over 20 countries, providing institutional, strategic and evaluation support across government, with civil society and in specific sectors such as private sector development, education, governance, justice and the environment. We are committed to making a positive change to people’s lives, especially for people living in poverty.



The organisation is recruiting
Ongoing success and opportunity in the East Africa region has meant that the organisation is in an excellent position to expand our internal capacity and react to changing times in development. The organisation is continuing its excellent experience in evaluation, monitoring and strategic support to its clients.

Sectors likely to feature in future work include fragile states, employment and infrastructure as well as rural development and climate.
Are you keen to join a small but growing international team then please get in touch?


Interns

• To conduct research and to support the delivery of our projects. Interns should be graduates.

Qualities and attributes of the successful candidate

• We are looking for people who share our passion for development and improving the lives of others.
• We want people who are driven, proactive, and dynamic in their approach to work.
• We are a small and creative company and we need individuals who are able to adapt to our working culture.
• We are enjoying a time of growth and change and we need team members who will thrive on this challenge and take the organisation forward in a strategic and sustainable way.

How to apply:
Please send a CV (maximum 3 pages) and accompanying letter (one page) setting out which position you are interested in and why you are a strong candidate to work with us.
All applications should be emailed; include your name and the job you are applying for in the subject of the email.

The deadline for applications is 16 May 2014.

We are offering a competitive salary.

The organisation seeks to achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.


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