Receptionist Trainees

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Location Mombasa
Job Category Office & Admin
Work Type Internship & Volunteer

Salary Not specified


Requirements
Some key responsibilities include:

• Deliver excellent customer service, at all times
• Assist in keeping the hotel reception area clean and tidy, at all times
• Deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail
• Administer all reservations, cancellations and no-shows, in line with company policy
• Keep up to date with current promotions and hotel pricing, to provide information to guests, on request.
• Fulfill all reasonable requests from guests to ensure their comfort, satisfaction and safety
• Report any maintenance issues immediately to line manager, including all furniture, fittings and equipment
• Provide reports, as required, for housekeepers and management
• Be responsible for evacuation, in cases of emergency, acting as first point of contact for guests and the emergency services

Key attributes

• Able to remain calm under pressure and problem solve accordingly.
• Be able to communicate as clearly and concisely as possible, whether face to face, over the phone or via email.
• Must be smart and have a presentable personality.
• Friendly & with outstanding people skills.
• Demonstrate merit and ability in their work performance and results

Academic and work experience

• A diploma in a business related field from a recognized institution.
• Must have excellent computer skills especially Ms excel, Ms word, Email

Academic qualifications

• High School diploma

If you believe you possess the above qualifications, send your CV and scanned copies of your certificates

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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Direct URL to this job http://www.brightermonday.co.ke/113803

Web Developer Interns

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Location Nairobi
Job Category IT & Telecoms
Work Type Internship & Volunteer

Salary Not specified

Are you a recent graduate with burning ambition to excel in the web development field?

Good news, we have an opportunity for you.

The responsibilities

• Planning, design and implementation of Web/application Development Projects
• Maintenance and optimization of web platforms
• Implementation of new and enhancements of existing features
• Provide individual and client-specific solutions with modern front-end technologies

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science and/or equivalent experience/ qualification
• 2+ years experience, focused on projects in web development
• Very good understanding of usability and technical creativity
• Attention to details and pixel-precise accuracy of design specifications in PHP, JavaScript / JQuery, HTML5, CSS
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for new technologies

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Direct URL to this job http://www.brightermonday.co.ke/118662

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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Social Media Interns (3 Required)
We are looking for social media trainees from the following areas: Embakasi, Mombasa road, South C South B, Mlolongo and  Langata
Requirements

• Must be Creative
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a laptop, smart phone/ modem
• Social media marketing experience highly desired
• Graphic design and photo editing skills highly desired
• Must have a desire to work and success
• Must be business minded
• Ability to work in a team and handle extra demands
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Academic Qualifications

Minimum of a diploma in Journalism, Public Relations, Sales and marketing and other related courses
To apply send a cover letter and CV to trainees254@gmail.com

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NGO Jobs in Kenya - FAWE (Internships)

Background

FAWE is a pan-African Non Governmental Organisation founded in 1992 to promote girls’ and women’s education in sub-Saharan Africa in line with Education for All. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, FAWE has a network of 35 National Chapters operating across Africa.

FAWE's mission is to promote gender equity and equality in education in Africa by fostering positive policies, practices and attitudes towards girls’ education. The goal of the organisation is to increase access and retention as well as improve the quality of education for all girls within the school system and for women in universities.

In its 2008-2012 Strategic Plan, FAWE instituted an internship programme to encourage young graduates and university students who and are interested in gaining practical experience in their field of study. Interns provide support to specific FAWE units according to identified needs.

FAWE encourages the placement of interns at its Regional Secretariat in Nairobi and in National Chapter Secretariats.

Interns may be of any nationality or gender as long as the engagement is mutually beneficial to the intern and the requesting organisational unit, and thus to FAWE.

Accounting

Responsibility

The intern will be attached to Finance & Administration section and will be responsible for the following:

• Using the current fixed assets register, identify all movable FAWE assets, ascertain their conditions and confirm their location ;
• Make suggestions on the assets that should be discarded ;
• Coordinate the sale or donation of the assets that are to be discarded ;
• Make suggestion on a tagging system and tag all the remaining assets ;
• Prepare separate schedules of assets based on their location. This schedule will be signed by the staff occupy the office.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Senior Finance & Administration Officer

Required qualifications and competencies

The internship is open to students, recent graduates or new entrants into a particular field.

Applicants should:

• A bachelor degree or diploma in accounting,or enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme in a development related field such as Education, economics, business administration, sociology, programme/project management or related field. Demonstrated interest in the field of development
• Previous work experience in fixed assets management will be a plus.
• Have strong speaking and writing skills in English.
• Be able to follow instructions, but also work independently

Conference Assistant

Responsibility

• Work out a budget for the entire event for discussion with the PO and subsequently, senior managers
• Ensuring all insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are available for participants
• Make available all the necessary equipment required by the participants and speakers for the conference
• Select and book a suitable venue according to the requirements of FAWE and in accordance to the type of conference.
• Organisation of accommodation and catering including the selection of menus
• Work closely with the administrator to ensure all documents are translated and deadlines are respected
• Arrangements for interpretation (if necessary) and secretarial services
• Coordinating with identified speakers/facilitators/resource persons,
• Work closely with the communication unit to ensure post-event activities - resolutions, contact with delegates and distributing of conference-related literature, analysing feedback from the participants/delegates
• Coordinating venue management, stand designers (if the event involves an exhibition) contractors and equipment hire
• Planning possible recreation, entertainment programs, gala dinners, excursions, etc.
• Preparing participant/delegate packages, folders, brochures, posters, pictures and papers
• Liaising with the Communication Unit, the PO, the NC and designers to create an appropriate brand and logo suitable for the theme of the workshop
• Prepare all necessary travel tasks – ticketing, local transportation, VIP services visas etc to facilitate travel for participants.
• To be physically present throughout the entire event to handle participants’ needs and queries and to make sure that the event runs smoothly
• Responsible for the smooth management of dismantling and removal of all items, structures, equipment brought in for the event from the origin

Required qualifications and competencies

The internship is open to students, recent graduates or new entrants into a particular field.

Applicants should:

• Recent graduate or enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme in a development related field such as Education, economics, business administration, sociology, programme/project management or related field. Demonstrated interest in the field of development
• Past experience in conference/meeting planning and event management
• Have strong speaking and writing skills in English. French will be an added advantage.
• Be able to follow instructions, but also work independently
• Ability to communicate with a variety of multiple stakeholders

Programme Administration Support Assistant

Responsibility

FAWE is seeking to enhance the program activities of its Program coordination section.

The intern is expected to support the work of the Programme Department in a bilingual setting of French and English.

Specifically, the intern will:

i. Request and manage up to date program activity information for the four programme officers including:

• Updating and tracking the donor reporting tool to ensure timely submission of the progress reports to the donors
• Provide support to all the POs in the preparation of the upcoming Sub General Assembly and the General Assembly
• Maintain and update filling systems for programme related documents
• Update governance related documents such as constitutions, contact list for National Executive Committee members, FAWE Charter etc.
• Supporting SPCO to track, review and compile grant reports from POs and create monthly status reports
• Request and manage periodic information flow between SPCO and Program Officers

ii. Participate in programme review and planning meetings.

iii. Provide the POs with support to complete reports necessary for the disbursement of Administrative grants

iv. Any other tasks assigned by the SPCO for smooth management and coordination of FAWE’s work programme.

Required qualifications and competencies

The internship is open to students, recent graduates or new entrants into a particular field.

Applicants should:

• Have an academic background or strong interest in education, gender studies, sociology, programme/project management or related field
• Have strong speaking and writing skills in both English and French.
• Have academic knowledge or experience in girls’ education in Africa.
• Have knowledge or experience in project cycle management thus, planning, implementation and evaluation of programs
• Be able to follow instructions but also work independently
• Ability to communicate with a variety of multiple stakeholders
• Applicants will be required to take assessment tests to judge their suitability for this internship

Terms of the internship: Please see FAWE’s internship policy onwww.fawe.org.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application and CV in English to recruitment@fawe.org

How to apply

More information on the internship programme can be found at
http://www.fawe.org/support/get_involved/index.php.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application and CV in English to recruitment@fawe.org